Kumbh Mela which is said to be one of the largest gatherings in the world is going to be held this time in Haridwar (Kumbh Mela 2010). It is not only the largest but one of the oldest gatherings which are attended by sadhus, saints, tourist and people of all religion from all over the world. According to the religious belief by the Hindus, it is said that the waters of the Gangers change into nectar on this auspicious time. So, people in a large number gather to take a dip in the holy water of Ganga, to wash away the sins and evil from their life.
The Maha Kumbh Mela is held every 12 years in Allahabad – at the confluence of the three holy rivers. This year the Kumbh mela festival also known as the Magh Kumbh Mela will be held in the sacred city of Haridwar, which is just a few hours drive from Delhi. This year it is expected that more than 10 millions people is going to be the part of this holy gathering which is going to take place at Haridwar also known as Gateway to God.
Religious Belief
Some brief description behind the religious belief of this holy gathering or the Kumbh Mela. It is said that the Gods were really distress as they were cursed for the creation of the earth. They were getting feeble day by day. So they went to Lord Brahma, the creator of this world according to the Hindu Mythology and he advised them to churn the ocean to obtain the amrit. Churning of ocean was not an easy task, so they ask help from the demons and promised to give half the amrit. At last the amrit was obtained after putting efforts for a long time. Later gods fled away taking the nectar. Demons chased the gods and they had to hide the nectar in four places. During the time of the war the drops of nectar fell on the earth on these 4 places (Allahabad, Haridwar, Nashik and Ujjain) where today the holy gathering of Kumbh Mela India takes place.
Important Bathing Dates of the Haridwar Magh Kumbh Mela
14 January 2010 – Makar Sankranti Snan
15 January 2010 – Mauni Amavasya and Surya Grahan
20 January 2010 – Basant Panchmi Snan
30 January 2010 – Magh Purnima Snan
12 February 2010 – Maha Shivratri – Pratham Shahi Snan Bath
15 March 2010 – Somvati Amavasya – Dvitya Shahi Snan Bath
24 March 2010 – Ram Navmi
30 March 2010 – Chaitra Purnima Snan
14 April 2010 – Baisakhi – Pramukh Shahi Sanan
28 April 2010 – Shakh Purnima
Hari Ka Pauri of Haridwar will be the main bathing ghat where you can see the large number of people, sadhus, saints and maha rishis taking dip in the divine water of the River Ganga. Many astrologers also believe that during the time of the festival water at Hari Ka Pauri turns into nectar and taking dip at the spot will wash away the sin and evils from an individual’s life.
So don’t miss this golden opportunity to give a new beginning to your life with new soul, mind and body by being the part of this holy festival, Kumbh Mela Haridwar.
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India is one such county where fairs and festivals take place with the change of every season. Every festival in India is celebrated with great joy and happiness. Some festivals are celebrated with colors while some with the lovely glowing diyas and candles. These fairs and festivals have some special meaning and have always glorified the rich culture and traditional beauty of India. This year also one such festival is going to be held in Haridwar famously known as the Kumbh Mela.
Kumbh Mela or the festival of the great urn is the symbolic to the attainment of Nirvana or freedom from the life cycle of birth and death. This festival has great meaning in the Hindu religion and is religiously important for Hindus. The religious aspect and the legend of this great festival date back to time when pot of nectar for immortality was recovered from the mixing of the ocean for which a tensed war between God and Demon ensued. Around twelve days and twelve nights there was a fierce battle between god and demons in order to possess the pot of amrit. It is believed that during the battle, drops of amrit fell on the four places, Nasik, Ujjain, Haridwar and Allahabad. In order to remember the holy event Amrita Kalasha Kumbha, Kumbh Mela India is celebrated in these four places after every three year.
The various feature and importance of the Hindu festival is best explored in its diverse forms. Under the same umbrella people from all the nook and corner of the world come and make this great event successful. Naga, hermit, sages and yogis gather in one place and perform the rituals and customs by taking bath in the holy water of Ganga and end result is diverse exhibition of spiritual power which is an experience in itself. Not only the sadhus, holy many, great souls gather in this holy gather, but people from European counties also come to be the part of this age old festival and the largest holy gathering of people in India.
You will come across several astonishing faces some painted with ashes, while some with long hairs touching the feet, while some with long tikas in their forehead. They are none other than the great saints, sadhus, yogis and hermit who comes from length and breadth of the country gather to take dip in the holy water of Ganga. It is believed that the spiritual and the holy water of Ganga washes away the sins and purify the soul and life of an individual.
Well if you to want to be the part of this holy gathering come to Haridwar. It is one of the four sited where this holy festival is going to take place. It is the city with enormous religious significance and one of the seven sacred cities of India. They year the Kumbh Mela is going to take place in Haridwar. So never miss this golden opportunity to purify your soul and change the way of your life. So, this time let your heart soak in all the spirituality to the holy land of Kumbh Mela Haridwar.
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