Significance of Mahakumbh
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https://doi.org/10.47552/ijam.v16iS1.5976Keywords:
Kumbh Mela, Samudra Manthan, Spiritual Purification, Astronomical Alignments, Sacred PilgrimageAbstract
The Mahakumbh, a grand spiritual festival in India, holds immense significance as described in ancient texts like the Vedas, Puranas, and Upanishads. Celebrated every twelve years at four sacred locations—Haridwar, Prayag (Allahabad), Ujjain, and Nashik—it symbolizes spiritual purification and divine blessings. The origins of the Kumbh Mela trace back to the churning of the ocean (Samudra Manthan) by gods and demons to obtain nectar (Amrit). This festival is deeply rooted in astronomical alignments and mythological tales, emphasizing the confluence of celestial bodies like Jupiter, the Sun, and the Moon. The Kumbh Mela serves as a platform for spiritual growth, self-purification through holy baths, and dissemination of divine teachings by saints and scholars.
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