Kumbh Mela 2025: Mahakumbh is going to start from 13 January 2025 in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, which will conclude on 26 February 2025. During this time, lakhs of devotees and saints will take a dip of faith in Triveni Sangam. According to religious belief, the Kumbh Mela is associated with the nectar pot that came out of the churning of the ocean. Let us know what is the relation between Samudra Manthan and Kumbh Mela.
Story of Samudra Manthan and Amrit Kalash
Let us tell you that according to mythological beliefs, gods and demons together churned the ocean. The purpose of this churning was to obtain the pot of nectar so that immortality could be achieved. When the churning of the ocean was over, Lord Dhanvantari appeared with the nectar pot.
God-demon conflict for Amrit Kalash
Let us tell you that as soon as the Amrit Kalash was received, a conflict broke out between the gods and the demons. To keep the nectar safe, Indra's son Jayant started running away with the urn. The demons chased Jayant and during this time a few drops of nectar fell on the earth from the nectar pot. These nectar drops fell in four holy places, namely Prayagraj, Haridwar, Ujjain and Nashik.
Why is Kumbh Mela held at these four places?
Let us tell you that the places where the nectar fell were considered sacred places of pilgrimage. It is believed that bathing at these places during the Kumbh festival brings salvation and the water becomes like nectar. Therefore, special importance has been given to Prayagraj, Haridwar, Ujjain and Nashik.
Importance of Kumbh 2025
Apart from this, let us tell you that in the Mahakumbh which is going to start from January 13, 2025, crores of devotees will gather and take bath in the holy confluence of Ganga, Yamuna and Saraswati. It is believed that bathing in the Sangam on this auspicious occasion destroys sins and brings virtue in life.
Major dates and events
However, Kumbh Mela is not just a religious event, but a wonderful confluence of Indian culture and faith. It is directly to the churning of the ocean and the nectar pot, which makes it even more divine and sacred.
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