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Kumbh 2025: The world’s largest religious event… Know what is the history of Kumbh and its connection with mythological times

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Kumbh Mela is one of the largest and ancient religious festivals in the world, which is a wonderful confluence of faith, tradition and spirituality. This festival is a symbol of India’s ancient spiritual heritage. This festival is a symbol of the ancient spiritual heritage of India. The history of the Kumbh Mela is thousands of years old and is rooted deep within Indian culture. Devotees who get a chance to be a part of this great festival get an opportunity to understand it more with its mythological background.

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1 Mahakumbh 2025 in Prayagraj
2 Mythological Origin of Kumbh Mela
3 Kumbh Mela in Ancient India
4 Kumbh Mela in the Medieval Period
5 Kumbh Mela in Contemporary India
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Mahakumbh 2025 in Prayagraj

The Maha Kumbh Mela, which is held every 12 years, will be held in Prayagraj in 2025. It will start from 13 January 2025 and conclude on 26 February 2025. The main bathing dates are as follows:
What will happen when?
• 13 January 2025: Paush Purnima
• 14 January 2025: Makar Sankranti (First Royal Bath)
• 29 January 2025: Mauni Amavasya (Second Royal Bath)
• 3 February 2025: Vasant Panchami (Third Royal Bath)
• 4 February 2025: Achala Saptami
• 12 February 2025: Maghi Purnima
• 26 February 2025: Mahashivratri (Last Bath)

Mythological Origin of Kumbh Mela

The Kumbh Mela is associated with the Hindu mythological tale ‘Samudra Manthan’. According to the legend, the gods and demons churned the ocean to obtain Amrit (nectar of immortality). During the extraction of this nectar, four drops fell at four sites in India – Prayagraj (Allahabad), Ujjain, Nashik and Haridwar. These places became sacred and the Kumbh Mela began to be organized here. It is said in the mythological text Puranas that bathing in the Kumbh Mela purifies the soul and liberates one from the cycle of birth and death.

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Kumbh Mela in Ancient India

The Kumbh Mela has been important since ancient times. This event changed from small religious rituals to a systematic festival. In ancient times, this fair was not only religious but also a platform for exchanging knowledge.

According to history, there is mention of such big pilgrimages even in 300 BC. This fair was a confluence of saints, scholars and devotees, where religious activities, philosophical discussions and opportunities to receive blessings were available.

Kumbh Mela in the Medieval Period

Medieval rulers promoted the Kumbh Mela, making it more grand. During this period, Bhakti saints and followers of other religions also started participating in it. At the same time, many Akharas were established, which are still an integral part of the Kumbh Mela.

Dynasties like Maurya and Gupta gave royal patronage to this fair, due to which its events became bigger and well organized. During this time, India’s pilgrimage tradition gained momentum, and the Kumbh Mela became a symbol of devotion and cultural unity.

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Kumbh Mela in Contemporary India

The Kumbh Mela has spread to all over the world in the contemporary India. Millions of devotees and tourists come to visit this event. The Indian government also makes special preparations so that this festival is both safe and organized. In 2017, UNESCO declared the Kumbh Mela as ‘Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity’, because of its rich cultural and spiritual values.

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