What is Purna Maha Kumbh? What is its importance in Sanatan Dharma, know
Purna Maha Kumbh: In Sanatan Dharma, the Kumbh Mela is very significant. Thousands of people from all across the nation and outside attend this holy fair. This fair is a meeting place for sages and saints, particularly Naga sadhus. Prayagraj, Haridwar, Ujjain, and Nashik are the four main pilgrimage destinations where the Kumbh Mela is held.
In 2025, the Maha Kumbh Mela will take place in Prayagraj. The Hindu calendar indicates that this Maha Kumbh will begin on January 13, 2025, and go through February 26, 2025 (Mahashivratri).
Three varieties of Kumbh Mela Exist
The three Kumbhs are Ardh, Purna, and Maha. Tell us how these three vary from one another and how the location of the Kumbh Mela is chosen.
How is the location of the Kumbh Mela chosen?
The Sun, Moon, and Jupiter’s positions are taken into consideration while determining the location of the Kumbh Mela.
The Kumbh Mela is celebrated in Prayagraj when Jupiter is in Taurus and the Sun and Moon are in Capricorn.
The Kumbh Mela takes place in Haridwar while Jupiter is in Aquarius and the Sun is in Aries.
The Kumbh Mela is celebrated in Ujjain when Jupiter and the Sun are both in Leo.
The Kumbh Mela is celebrated in Nashik when the Sun is in Leo and Jupiter is in either Leo or Cancer.
Ardh Kumbh Mela
Every six years, the Ardh Kumbh Mela takes place. Only Prayagraj and Haridwar host this fair, when thousands of devotees get merit by swimming in the Sangam or Ganga.
Poorna Kumbh Mela
Once every twelve years, the Poorna Kumbh Mela takes place. In Prayagraj, it is particularly structured along the Sangam shore. This is Triveni Sangam, the meeting point of the Ganga, Yamuna, and the unseen Saraswati.
Prayagraj hosted the most recent Poorna Kumbh Mela in 2013. In addition to its religious significance, this fair is well-known around the globe for its cultural legacy.
Maha Kumbh Mela
Every 144 years, the Mahakumbh Mela is held. It is regarded as the largest religious gathering. This fair attracts thousands of sadhus, saints, devotees, and Naga sadhus. Prayagraj is the only place where the Mahakumbh is organized.
Kumbh Mela has become a symbol of Sanatan Dharma and Indian culture because of its religious significance. Every year, the Kumbh Mela offers a stunning fusion of Indian customs, religion, and spirituality.
Details about this Mahakumbh’s six royal baths
- First Royal Bath: On Paush Purnima, which falls on January 13, 2025, with the start of Mahakumbh, the first royal bath will take place.
- Second Royal Bath: On January 14, 2025, which is Makar Sankranti, the second royal bath will take place.
- Third Royal Bath: On Mauni Amavasya, which falls on January 29, 2025, the third royal bath will take place.
- Fourth Royal Bath: On Basant Panchami, or February 3, 2025, the fourth royal bath will take place.
- Fifth Royal Bath: On Maghi Purnima, February 12, 2025, Maha Kumbh will host the fifth royal bath.
- Sixth Royal Bath: On February 26, 2025, the last day of Maha Kumbh and Mahashivratri, the sixth royal bath will take place.
