Fascinating Facts about Kumbh Mela

Kumbh Mela 2025, the biggest holy gathering at Uttar Pradesh’s Prayagraj, started from 13^th of January under the supervision of Chief Miniter Yogi Adityanath. On the first day of the Maha Kumbh the footfall was 1.5 crores and on the second day of Maha Kumbh which is Makar Sankranti it was over 2.5 crores

Every three years, the major Hindu event known as the Kumbh Mela rotates between four holy sites in India. Prayagraj (Triveni Sangam of the Ganga, Yamuna, and Saraswati Rivers), Haridwar (Ganga River), Ujjain (Kshipra River), and Nashik (Godavari River). Bathing in Sangam (Kumbh Mela) has provide spiritual advantages

Importance of Bathing in Sangam

Millions of devotees and tourists gather in one location to participate in the sacred ceremonies of the Mela, which is renowned for being the world’s largest peaceful gathering of people. Sangam bathing holds great significance as it is believed to cleanse one’s sins and pave the way for salvation (moksha).

Types of Kumbh Mela

The largest Kumbh, the Maha Kumbh Mela, takes place in Prayagraj once every 144 years. It is considered the most auspicious event and has great significance. Every twelve years, Purna Kumbh Mela, also known as Kumbh, takes place at four sacred locations Prayagraj, Nashik, Ujjain, and Haridwar. The Ardh Kumbh Mela is held in Haridwar and Prayagraj in every six years.

Astronomical and Auspicious timings

The event is related to a Hindu mythology. Cosmic conflict between gods and demons: the drops of Amrit, leaked at four different spots. So, now these places witness the Kumbh mela. It is the planetary alignments that determine the Maha Kumbh’s timing. The Sun, Moon, and Jupiter’s positions determine the timing of this momentous occasion.

Foreign Devotees

International devotees, such as Laurene Powell, she is the widow of Steve Jobs, who was the co-founder and former CEO of Apple, she is taking centre stage during the Kumbh Mela. Powell fell ill at Maha Kumbh. Devotees from all over the world, in addition to Hindus, attend the Maha Kumbh Mela to experience the unique spirit.