Kumbh Mela

As Told to Rohinton Mehta

• Please educate our readers on the practice of Kumbh mela. Why is it called ‘Kumbh’ mela? Where, and when is the mela held? Kumbh Mela is one of the largest religious gatherings in the world, deeply rooted in Hindu tradition. The term Kumbh means “pot,” referring to the mythical pot of nectar (Amrit) obtained after the churning of the ocean (Samudra Manthan). The festival symbolizes spiritual purification and liberation. Kumbh Mela is held at four sacred riverbanks in India—Prayagraj (Ganga, Yamuna, Saraswati confluence), Haridwar (Ganga), Ujjain (Shipra), and Nashik (Godavari). The festival follows astrological calculations, with the exact dates determined by the positions of Jupiter, the Sun, and the Moon. Apart from the Purna Kumbh (every 12 years), there is an Ardh Kumbh (every six years) and the Maha…

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