Kumbh Mela derives its name from ancient Sanskrit language. In Sanskrit, mela means fair while Kumbh signifies a pitcher with nectar of immortality. Kumbh Mela is the largest and most significant recurring Hindu pilgrimage event in Bharat. During Kumbh, people from world over converge at holy rivers for a sacred bath to atone for their sins and attain liberation or moksha from all worldly attachments.
Kumbh Mela are held at Haridwar in northern hill state of Uttarakhand where the holiest of river Ganges flows from mighty Himalayan ranges; Prayagraj in Uttar Pradesh which sees coming together of Ganges, Yamuna, and Saraswati; Nasik in Maharashtra through which river Godavari flows and Ujjain in Madhya Pradesh that hosts Shipra river. These locations alternate every twelve years for holding the Kumbh melas.
Maha Kumbh denotes largest Hindu spiritual gathering globally and perfectly reflects a healthy mix of community, tradition and commitment. In 2025, Maha Kumbh will take place in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh during January 14 – February 26. It’s billed as a breathtaking event that will bring tens of millions people from all over world in their pursuit of spiritual enlightenment. One estimate put the gathering at 400 million people that equal almost the entire European Union’s 27-member countries
Kumbh Mela transcends religious barriers, considering its historical and cultural significance, representing universal human desire for peace, purification, and unification.
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