The term "Kumbh," means "pot".... 'Kalash (may be a replacement in Hindi/Bangla).
The pot actually symbolises the "container" holding this elixir, connecting the festival to celestial and spiritual nourishment.
The Mahakumbh Mela finds its origins in the ancient Hindu legend of "Samudra Manthan," or the churning of the cosmic ocean. According to mythology, Gods (debtas) and demons (danavs) worked together to churn the ocean to retrieve Amrita, the nectar of immortality.
During the process, drops of the divine nectar were said to have fallen at four locations on Earth, which became the sites of the Kumbh Mela.
Held every four years at three sacred locations — Haridwar, Ujjain, and Nashik — and at Pryagraj (onetime Allahabad) every 12 years, the festival attracts millions of pilgrims who believe that bathing in the holy rivers during this period leads to liberation from the cycle of life and death.
For 2024 Maha Kumbh, Prayagraj - once given a Muslim name Allahabad - prepares to welcome the Hindu faithful.
It's true the Sangam city has transformed into a mesmerising visual delight for the mega congregation during which 400 million pilgrims and tourists are set to assemble in a span of 45 days for the grandest event of the New Year - called Mahakumbh-2025.
Kumbh is mainly held at four riverside pilgrimage sites, namely: Prayagraj (Ganga- Yamuna-Sarasvati rivers confluence),
Haridwar (Ganga) Nashik (Godavari), and Ujjain (Shipra).
Another rejuvenated Kumbh Mela is celebrated at Bansberia Tribeni Sangam in West Bengal at the confluence of Hooghly and Saraswati river.
WHAT DOES SCIENCE SAY?
From a scientific standpoint, the Kumbh Mela reflects an advanced understanding of astronomy and its effects on human biology.
Research indicates that planetary alignments can affect Earth's electromagnetic fields, which in turn influence biological systems. Studies in bio-magnetism suggest that human bodies emit electromagnetic forces and respond to charged fields in their environment.
This phenomenon may explain why many participants report feelings of peace and wellness during their time at the festival.
The festival’s schedule is determined by specific planetary alignments, with Jupiter playing a central role. Jupiter’s 12-year orbit around the Sun aligns it periodically with particular zodiac signs that signify auspicious times.
The Mahakumbh Mela is held when Jupiter enters a specific alignment coinciding with the Sun and Moon’s positions. This alignment is believed to amplify Earth's electromagnetic fields.
Jupiter reached opposition on December 7, 2024, with Earth positioned exactly between the planet and the Sun. This event made Jupiter shine brightly in the night sky. It will continue to do so particularly in January 2025, as it remains visible for most of the month, peaking around midnight.
In the subsequent period four planets—Venus, Saturn, Jupiter, and Mars— would be (or already) prominently visible shortly after sunset, creating a dazzling display for observers.
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The selection of Kumbh Mela sites reveals ancient India’s profound understanding of geography and geomagnetic forces.
These locations, often at river confluences, are believed to exhibit strong geomagnetic energy fields.
Ancient sages identified these regions as optimal for spiritual growth, leveraging their knowledge of Earth’s energy systems to determine the timing and locations of the festival.
As the world looks forward to the 2025 Mahakumbh Mela, the event is all about humanity’s enduring connection to the cosmos.
The festival is traditionally credited to the 8th-century Hindu philosopher and saint Adi Shankara, as a part of his efforts to start major Hindu gatherings for philosophical discussions and debates along with Hindu monasteries across the Indian subcontinent.
In 2013, National Geographic returned and filmed the documentary Inside the Mahakumbh. Indian and foreign news media have covered the Kumbh Mela regularly. On 18 April 2010, a popular American morning show, CBS News Sunday Morning, extensively covered Haridwar's Kumbh Mela, calling it "The Largest Pilgrimage on Earth".
On 28 April 2010, the BBC released an audio and a video report on Kumbh Mela, titled "Kumbh Mela: 'greatest show on earth'".
On 30 September 2010, the Kumbh Mela featured in the second episode of the Sky One TV series An Idiot Abroad with Karl Pilkington visiting the festival.
Young siblings getting separated at the Kumbh Mela were once a recurring theme in Hindi movies.
Amrita Kumbher Sandhane, a 1982 Bengali feature film directed by Dilip Roy, also documents the Kumbh Mela.
Highlight 2025 !!
The grand murals, spanning over 15 lakh square feet, create an almost magical atmosphere for those traversing Prayagraj city, adding to the spiritual aura of the event.
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