Kumbh Mela is largest human gathering, participated by millions of people by taking a dip in the sacred waters at Haridwar, Prayag, Ujjain and Nasik. This festival is observed at an interval of twelve years at Prayag, when there is coincidence between the moon, the sun and the planet Brihaspaati. The bath, worship, charity and Satsang (religious congregation) are all important.
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| Kumbh Mela |
Churning of the sea by combined effort of the gods and demons produced Amrit (immortal juice). Gods and demons, both wanted it. So the pot was shifted from place to place and wherever this was shifted there was some spillage and these places were Haridwar, Prayag, Ujjain and Nasik. Kumbh fair is held in these places. At Nasik, Ujjain and Haridwar; Kumbh Mela is held every three years, but at Prayag it is after 12 years with Ardha Kumbh Mela held every 6 years.
Kumbh Mela after 6 years or 12 years is the proportional gain in the Maghi Mela held at Prayag every year during the month of Magh (January-February) when lacs of pilgrims from all over India assemble to have a dip in the holy waters of Prayag, in an attempt to wash away all their sins. Maghi Mela (fairs) is held every year and everyday. Thousands of people are seen bathing in this water, throughout the month. Probably it was king Harshavardhan who was the initiator of this assembly (Mela).
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| Kumbh Mela Celebration |
During Kumbh Mela (after every 12 years) Prayag wears a festive look, decorated with bright and glittering festoons. For a few days Prayag transforms into a Kumbhanagari with lacks of pilgrims from all over India. Thousands of Sadhus and Sanyasi, who come down from their isolated mountain homes, and tourists from all over the world assemble here to participate in this auspicious fair.
During the festival of one to three months, the days of Makar Sankranti, Basant Panchmi, Maha Shivaratri, Chetr Amavasya, Ram Navami and Baisakhi are recognized as more auspicious and benevolent.
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