Everything about Maha Kumbh Mela
India has developed itself as a name synonymous with dynamic cultures and vibrant festivals. People across the country celebrate festivals with great enthusiasm. One of the main festivals in India that is known for its grand celebration is the Kumbh Mela. Four major Indian cities, Prayagraj, Nashik, Ujjain, and Haridwar, host the celebration in India. The Maha Kumbh Mela is held as a remarkable event where millions of devotees gather to take a dip in the holy Triveni Sangam. What the devotees do is wash off all their sins and attain freedom from the cycle of death and rebirth.
It’s worth witnessing grandeur at one of the four Kumbh Mela places.
Kumbh Mela – The origin
The term ‘Kumbh Mela’ derives its name from the pot of nectar that is immortalized. It is mentioned in India’s ancient scriptures with roots in Hindu mythology, which describes the celestial fight when the Gods lost their powers to the demons.
To get their powers back, the Gods decided to retrieve the magical nectar out of the deep ocean by churning it, which is referred to as the ‘Samudra Manthan.’ The extraction of the magical nectar ‘Amrit’ from the ocean made both the Gods and Demons try to acquire the same. During this snoop, a few drops of the nectar fell in Prayagraj, Nashik, Haridwar, and Ujjain, which sanctified these places. Devotees come to take a dip in the holy river and get rid of their sins to attain wisdom.
How Kumbh Mela is celebrated: –
Prayagraj Kumbh Mela celebration involves ritual bathing at Triveni Sangam, a confluence of Ganga, Yamuna, and Saraswati rivers. One can notice the presence of Ganga and Yamuna by their clear and greenish colors, while the third river, Saraswati, is mythical and invisible.
One can book one of the India Escorted Tours to Haridwar as well, where the celebration involves ritual bathing at ‘Har ki Pauri,’ a famous ghat worshipped as a precise spot where Ganga leaves the mountains as well as enters the plains.
Celebration at Nashik involves ritual bathing on the banks of the Godavari River at the Trimbakeshwar Shiva Temple as well as the Ram Kund. The mela is referred to here as the Nashik Trimbak Kumbh Mela.
In Ujjain, the celebration involves ritual bathing on the banks of the Shipra River. Devotees pay a visit to the Mahakaleshwar Jyotirlinga temple, an abode to Lord Shiva’s Swayambhu Lingam.
Things to do in Maha Kumbh Mela
Major things to do in Kumbh Mela of Nashik, Ujjain, Haridwar, and Prayagraj are as follows:
Take a Dip in the Holy water at one of the four cities, Prayagraj, Haridwar, Ujjain, and Nashik, that host Kumbh Mela. You can choose to book one of the Best Tour Packages in India to Prayagraj Kumbh Mela because it is home to ‘Triveni Sangam.’ Devotees here get the opportunity to bathe in Ganga, Yamuna, and the mythical Saraswati.
You can also meet the Naga Sadhus, the staunch devotees of Lord Shiva who have given up all the material things of life and live only to worship their lord. They flock in huge numbers to the Kumbh Mela places and do other activities. Also, this mela serves as an opportunity to see the Urdhawavahurs and Kalpwasi.
You can become a part of Katha and Kirtan. Holy men, including Sadhus and Acharyas, organize Katha and kirtan, and Devotees can be a part of such events to listen to stories from the Indian scriptures, including Ramayana, Mahabharata, and Bhagwat Geeta.
When there are so many things to do at the Maha Kumbh Mela, book one of the India Private Tours with Titlyy to attend the Kumbh Mela.