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KUMBHA MELA – FESTIVAL OF THE
NECTAR OF IMMORTALITY
Kumbha Mela is one of the most ancient, yet still living,
festivals of Indian tradition. The significance of Kumbha
Mela dates back far into history; even in the Vedas it is
described as a tradition that is already well established. Its
occurrence is marked by gatherings of millions at one of
four holy places – Haridwar, Allahabad, Nasik and Ujjain
-- the auspicious event occurring at each location once
every 12 years.
It is said that even those saints and sages who live in divine
isolation, high in the Himalayas, engaged only in
meditation and austerities, emerge from the mountains
to attend the Kumbha.
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The above Sanskrit slokas tell us that the trinity of gods —
Brahma (the Creator), Vishnu (the sustainer) and Shiva
(the destroyer) — plus all Goddesses, Mother Earth with
her seven islands, and all knowledge in the form of Rigveda,
Yajur-Veda, Sama-Veda and Atharva-Veda exist in the
Kumbha. Thus Kumbha is the symbol of all that is, and all
that exists. The Kumbha Mela is a celebration, a festival
of the glory of Kumbha.
Astrological and Scientific Background
Indian festivals are not only filled with gaiety and joy, but
they invariably have solid scientific and historical
foundations, which lead to physical rejuvenation,
psychological healing and spiritual upliftment.
The Meaning of “Kumbha Mela”
It is according to scientific and astrological methods that
the place and date of each Kumbha Mela is determined.
Kumbha literally means a pitcher. The reference is to the
pot filled with the nectar of immortality that emerged after
the gods and demons churned the milky ocean. However,
the symbolism inherent when we speak of “Kumbha Mela”
far transcends the literal translation. A Kumbha Mela
indicates the beginning of an auspicious and holy event. A
full-Kumbha, occurring every 12 years, also signifies
When the planets, sun and moon line up in a particular
way, there is an incredible positive charge in the
atmosphere of one of the Kumbha locations. This positive
charge affects the water, the air and the entire atmosphere,
such that simply being at that special place, and taking a
bath in the holy water, is exceptionally conducive to
spiritual growth, and to physical and emotional well-being.
knowledge, happiness and bliss. Our scriptures say:
The Kumbha Mela is not simply a theoretical ritual,
followed blindly. Rather, it is a scientific, historical and
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