It is the best place to witness the raw spiritual culture that is still alive in India and witness the centuries old rituals being performed by saints and priests in the most magnetic and hysterical energy that throngs through the place during this time. The fair is the meeting of holy men every three years, from different walks of life coming to the vast fair grounds at Allahabad in the state of Uttar Pradesh to discuss traditions, faith, spirituality and much more. In fact devotees make a “vessel” from leaves on which a lamp made of wheat flour filled with oil and cotton strand is lighted and floated on water as an offering of gratitude towards the holy river.Perhaps the most spiritual and uniquely mesmerizing fest with wonderful people, displays, stalls, shops and experiences is the largest fair in India – Kumbh Mela.
……………and when dark falls, a mesmerizing scene will appear in front of your eyes: hundred of floating lighted lamps on the flowing waters, like twinkling stars, reflecting in the river. The Prayagraj Kumbh Mela attracts visitors from across the world, most of them spend the whole month in a quest for salvation through Yoga and prayers.Īnother prominent part of the festival is the act of donations to the poor and helpless, to the saints and to cows, donations which can vary from basic food or clothing to more precious things.įor its importance and spiritual values, Kumbh Mela pilgrimage has been inscribed on 2017 Unesco “Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity” list. It is believed that in those particular days the water turns into “amrita”, the nectar of immortality. There are normally 3 to 4 days deemed to be particularly auspicious. Bathing in the sacred waters of the Sangam, where the Ganges, Yamuna and Saraswati rivers meet, is believed to achieve “moksha” or salvation. One of the most exciting sights of the festival is the “shahi” or royal procession of the Hindu holy men known as “sadhus”. Devotees believe that this holy bath cleanses them of all their sins and gain the mystical powers of the Amrit (the nectar of immortality). Useless to say that the bathing ritual is the most significant and awe inspiring among all rituals at Kumbh. It is also considered as the most significant among all Kumbh fairs held in the other locations as it is source of light and knowledge.
Each 12 years cycle includes the Maha (great) Kumbh Mela at Prayagraj, attended by millions of people, making it the largest faith pilgrimage in the world. The pilgrimage is celebrated four times over a course of 12 years, this because the battle between gods and demons went on for 12 days, and twelve days for the gods are equivalent to 12 years for humans.
Haridwar on Ganges River – Ujjain on Shipra River – Nashik on Godavari River and Prayagraj on the Sangam of 3 holy rivers Ganges/Yamuna/Sarasvati According to Astrologers the Kumbh Fair takes place based on astrological calculations. Kumbh Mela has its origin from a legend, describing a battle between gods and demons over the possession of the nectar of eternal life. The Kumbh Mela is the only event in the world where no invitation or permission is required and is allowed to all faiths, yet millions of pilgrims and visitors gather to celebrate the holy event. The Kumbh Mela festival 2019 took place in Prayagraj (once called Allahabad, the Moghul-era name).
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