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Kumbh Mela and Maha
Godavari Pushkaram 2015
Kumbh Mela is one of the
deified festivals of India
and is organized at a big
scale. It is the world’s largest
congregation of devotees
from different places for
a religious purpose. The
Sanskrit word Kumbha refers
to water jug or Kalasha.
Mythology
The strong belief is that
when Gods and demons
were fighting for nector,
Vishnu flew away with the
pot or kalasha, during which
few drops of nectar spilled in
four different places. These
are the places where we
celebrate Kumbh Melas.
They include Hardwar,
Nasik,
Ujjain and Prayag
(Allahabad).
Huge crowds of devotees
who participate in Kumb
Mela strongly believe that
bathing or taking a holy dip
in the holy rivers located in
these places will cleanse all
the sins of humans.
When is Kumbh Mela
Observed?
Kumbh Mela is celebrated
four times every twelve
years. However, the site
of observance rotates
between four pilgrim places,
which include Haridwar on
the Ganges river, Ujjain on
the Shipra, Nasik on the
Godavari, and Allahabad
(Prayag) on the confluence
of the Ganges, Yamuna and
the mythical river Sarasvati.
Ardha (Half) Kumbh Mela
occurs between the two
Purna Kumbha Melas. It
is held at only two places,
Haridwar and Allahabad,
every sixth year. The Maha
Kumbh occurs after 12
Purna Kumbh Melas i.e.
every 144 years.
Kumbh Mela is
celebrated four
times every twelve
years. However,
the site of
observance rotates
between four
pilgrim places,
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