What is the Significance of Mahakumbh 2025 ?
Mahakumbh 2025: This Article Explains about the Importance and Spiritual Significance of visiting the place and Conducting the Ritual in the Religious Place..
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Spiritual Importance of Kumbh Mela:
Kumbh Mela is a Religious Gathering that draws tens of Millions of Hindu Pilgrims and spiritual seekers from India and across the Globe. This Event is deeply rooted in Hindu mythology and centres on the belief in the purifying power of sacred Rivers. Pilgrims bathe in these rivers, believing the ritual will clean of their sins and bring them closer to spiritual liberation.
The Festival rotates between four key locations in India: Prayagraj [formerly Allahabad],Haridwar, Nashik and Ujjain. Each site is tied to a sacred River- [Ganga and Godavari].
A full Kumbh Mela is held every 12 years in the four cities, A half [“Ard”] kumbh is held mid-way between two full kumbh Mela.
As per the Officials, the 2025 festival is a Maha [Great] Kumbh mela, which occurs every 144 years, making it an even more significant Event.
Spiritual Significance of Kumbh mela:
The name “Kumbh Mela” translates to Festival of the Pitcher” in Sanskrit.
“Kumbh” refers to the pitcher or pot that contained the “NECTAR OF IMMORTALITY” in Hindu mythology, while “Mela” means a fair or gathering.
Hindu Scriptures recount the legend of Samudra Manthan- THE Churning of the ocean of milk by gods and demons in search of the Nectar of Immortality. According to Hindu Mythology, “four Drops of this Nectar fell on the locations; her Kumbh Mela is now celebrated, making it a scared place”.
Why You Have to Go to Kumbh Mela?
Bathing In the holy rivers during the festival is believed to Clean all Sins, liberate you from the cycle of Rebirth and bring them closer to Moksha [spiritual Liberation].
How long Does Kumbh Mela Last ?
This Festival last around 45 Days long- with 2025 Kumbh Mela starts from 13 January 2025 and Ends till 26 February 2025.