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timesofindia.comTHE SPEAKING TREE
Kumbh as Renewal of The Indian Spirit
By CHETNA SHUKLA
LITERALLY `Kumbh' means a pitcher and `Mela' stands for congregation.
But Kumbh Mela is not an ordinary assemblage of people. It is
fundamentally and historically a highly significant phenomenon.
Mythology has it that the gods and demons together churned the ocean of
milk, the `Kshirsagar', to bring forth the `Amrit-Kumbh' - the pitcher
full of ambrosia. The demons demanded their share of the nectar, but
the gods wanted to withhold from the demons the means of immortality.
Being less powerful and strong the gods got the `Amrit-Kumbh' cunningly
removed with the help of Lord Indra's son Jayant who spirited it away
and went to various places in heaven and earth in order to conceal it
for its exclusive use by the gods. The `Amrit-Kumbh' was successively
placed at four places on earth and Prayag at the confluence of three
holy rivers, Ganga, Yamuna and Saraswati, is the most important of
them.
Etymologically, Prayag means a place where great sacrifices have been
made. The epics and various mythological sources refer to Brahma,
Vishnu, Mahesh,all the three leading gods, practising penance to
complete the creation, to preserve it and to destroy the evil forces in
it. According to Agni Purana, Prayag is the abode of all gods and
goddesses, and the holy place has accordingly been described as Brahma
Kshetra in Varaha Purana. It is said that the entire kingdom of gods
and goddesses descend from heaven and move about in the Kumbh Mela in
the form of saints and sages. Apart from the Puranas, the great poet
Valmiki presents a poetic description of the holy Sangam in his
Ramayana. Another great poet Kalidas in his `Raghuvamsa' has Lord Rama
describing the scenic beauty of Sangam from the `Pushpaka Vimana' while
returning from Lanka. In `Ram Charit Manas' Tulsidas describes the
exiled Ram, Lakshman and Sita passing through Prayag and staying at the
hermitage of the great sage Bharadwaj. And even today Prayag ranks
highest among the sacred pilgrimage centres of India.
Historically the city of Prayag was a part of the Kosala kingdom during
the period of Gautama Buddha, and later it became a part of the Magadha
kingdom. During the reign of Mughal emperor Akbar the city was made a
provincial capital and it was named as Allahabd - `the settlement of
Allah'. Here the organisation of the Kumbh as a great fair and a
gathering of saints, sages and their sects was first started by king
Harshvardhan as `Mahamoksha Parishad'. But the Kumbh Mela in the
present form was institutionalised by the great Adi Shankaracharya
during his visit around eighth century A D. He directed ten different
sects of ascetics commonly known as `Akharas' to assemble regularly at
the Kumbh Mela for maintaining mutual contact, religious discussion,
and giving socio-religious guidance to the masses. Saints and sages who
mostly remain absorbed in meditation and penance in the inaccessible
caves and forests of Himalayas come out at this time in the Kumbh fair.
Sadhus and Mahatmas in saffron robes with their long tresses coiled
around the head like a turban are a common sight. So Kumbh Mela becomes
a meeting place for the entire religious community even as they take a
dip in holy Sangam that is sanctified by the hidden nectar. This is
well manifested in the colorful processions of various `Akharas' as
they claim the right and privilege of a place of honor in processional
bathing at Sangam on the main bathing day. The sermons, religious
discourses and the overwhelmingly spiritual atmosphere that pervades
the Kumbh create a lasting impression on the mind and heart of people.
A unique communitarian ism and social equality is reflected in the Kumbh
The Maha Kumbh Mela ("great festival of the pot of nectar of immortality") is held every three years in each of four different locations, returning to each of four places every twelve years. An Ardh (half) Mela (festival) takes place six years after the Maha Kumbh in each location.
Kumbh Mela is a sacred Hindu pilgrimage and bathing festival that takes place at the following 4 locations of India:
Prayag (near the city of Allahabad, in the state of Uttar Pradesh) at the confluence of three rivers Ganga (Ganges), Yamuna and Saraswati
Haridwar (in the state of Uttaranchal Pradesh) where the river Ganga enters the plains from Himalayas.
Ujjain (in Madhya Pradesh), on the banks of Ksipra river.
Nasik (in Maharashtra) on the banks of Godavari river.
Dates for the Maha Kumbh Festival
(every 12 years in 4 locations)
The next Ardh (half) Mela (festival) will be held January 2007 at Allahabad. Main bathing date: Jan. 19.
In 2010, March-April, Maha Kumbh Mela will be held at Haridwar in the foothills of the Himalayas. Main bathing date: April 14.
In 2013, Maha Kumbh Mela will be held in Allahabad (Prayag), Jan. 27 to Feb. 25. Main bathing date: Feb. 10.
In 2015, Maha Kumbh Mela will be held Aug. 15 to Sept. 13. Main bathing date: Sept. 13.
In 2016, Maha Kumbh Mela will be held April 22 to May 21. Main bathing date: May 21.
The basic point of the Kumbh Mela is for pilgrims to bathe at certain sacred spots on certain auspicious days. A large tented city is erected and pilgrims stay at tents owned by Pandas (religious and spiritual guides) and at various ashrams. Others will just camp on the ground or turn up for the actual bathing day. Some of these bathing days are designated "royal," and it is on these days that the naga sadhus (naked mendicants) parade and bathe. On other days there will still be people bathing and other events and random processions.
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The Blissful Darshan:
Wave upon wave of bliss. The darshan -- the blessings -- of all the magnificent saints and yogis who come out of their Himalayan caves only once very 12 years in order to bless the people. This is the Kumbh Mela ("the festival of the pot of nectar - amrit kalash - of immortality"). A once in a lifetime, unforgettable event!
The guru of the famous saint Paramahansa Yogananda, author of Autobiography of a Yogi, met his guru, the Mahavatar Babaji, at Kumbh Mela.
"It was a not to be missed, life expanding experience. We had special audiences with powerful spiritual leaders, witnessed unique ceremonies, met gurus that we could only have had access to through Rajiv, our tour guide. We were very comfortable, safe, and secure. We were very well taken care of by kind and delightful guides. Highly recommended."--Barbara, artist, NYC.
The Procession of Holy Saints:
To watch the Kumbh Mela processions is to witness the march of the ages. As the holy saints pass by on their various and sundry conveyances -- elephants, horses, palanquins, chariots, cars, and camels -- they are continually transmitting waves of powerful shakti (energy) to all the people who witness this awe-inspiring and most auspicious event. Devotees are overwhelmed by the palpable spiritual vibrations that pervade the entire atmosphere.
While the parade of saints marches towards the Ganges River, the sounds baffle all description -- the shout and cries of ash-smeared sadhus mingle with the neighing of horses, trumpeting of elephants, grunting of camels, bellowing of bulls. Gongs and drums beat, trumpets blare, conch shells blow and bells ring. In the midst of this cacophony, musicians and dancers perform.
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The Atmosphere:
Kumbh Mela in Allahabad -- This unique event blends religious and cultural features alike. With the entire atmosphere saturated with chiming bells, incense and flower fragrance, Vedic hymns, mantras, beating of drums on horses, camels, and elephants during the processions of naga (naked) sadhus from different akhadas (orders) in their gold and silver chariots being pulled by devotees, as they show their strength and skills -- pure enchantment for the soul.
Kumbh Fair is a once-in-a-lifetime experience for the lucky ones. The crowd and confusion of buyers and sellers, the native groups in every imaginable costume. Some shine in cloths of gold, surrounded by followers splendidly arranged, others are less expensively but picturesquely dressed, and many are half or full naked or wildly clad. The melange of priests, soldiers, religious mendicants, half beggars-half bandits, with a smattering of Europeans, exhibit all together an exotic display -- unique in all the world
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The Legend:
Mythological legends say that at the beginning of creation, all the Gods were under a curse that made them weak and cowardly. Brahma, the creator God, advised them to retrieve the Kumbh (pot) containing the nectar of immortality (amrit). The gods sought help from the demons, and together they churned the primordial ocean to bring up the nectar.
As Dhanwantari, the divine healer, appeared with the "Kumbh" containing nectar in his palms, a great fight ensued between the Gods and demons to wrest the pitcher. During the fierce battle in the sky, a few drops of nectar fell in four different places: Allahabad (Prayag), Haridwar, Nasik and Ujjain.
Since then, when the planets align in the same position, pilgrims and devotees converge to commemorate this divine event. Kumbh Mela takes place every three years in rotation in the four sacred places. Therefore Kumbh Mela at Allahabad, the most holy of these fairs, only takes place every twelfth year. The Ardh Kumbh Mela takes place in the sixth year between Kumbh Melas.
In the four holy places Kumbh Mela takes place at an interval of twelve years coinciding with one round of Jupiter through the zodiac. In Allahabad it takes place with Jupiter in Vrishabh (Taurus) while the Sun enters Makara (Capricorn) coinciding with the northerly course of the Sun. The major bath takes place when the Moon too enters Makara.
Above is a photo of Kumbh Mela 100 years ago.
This ancient tradition has occurred since time immemorial.
Prayag Snan:
Prayag Snan or bathing in the confluence of the river Ganges and Jamuna is of great importance. It is believed that it washes away all the sins and the cycle of rebirth and death ends as the soul becomes one with God Almighty.
Below are listed the auspicious holy bathing dates at the Kumbh Mela. On the main bathing dates there will be a colorful, magnificent procession of radiant saints on chariots and elephants at sunrise. As the saints pass by, they impart blessings of divine grace to all the people. Then the glorious saints took their dip (shahi snan) in the Holy River Ganges. This takes place according to tradition, each group proceeding to the river and then bathing in a particular sequence. After all these groups have bathed, then all other people will take their turn to march to the Ganges for their bath.
"Bathing in the Ganges River on the most auspicious day of the Maha Kumbha Mela was like basking in nectar. My consciousness was lifted and my perceptions awakened. Kumbh Mela was the most deeply moving experience of my life. There is no expression in our language to describe it adequately."--Tour participant.
Main Bathing Dates:
3 January 2007 - Paush Purnima
The full moon in the Hindu month of Paush. This is the last full moon of winter. The sadhus will be at the Kumbh Mela and first pilgrims will already arrive. More would come in buses, trains and on foot.
14 January 2007 - Makar Sankranti
According to Hindu Astrology, on this day the Sun enters the constellation Capricorn. This day is celebrated all over India through various festivals and pilgrimages. This is the first of the big bathing days.
19 January 2007 - Mauni Amavasya
This is "New Moon of the Saints." For the holy men and women this was their main bathing day where they participated in gilded and naked processions. It is also a day when new members to various holy monastic orders received their first initiation.
23 January 2007 - Vasant Panchami
This is the fifth day of the bright half of the lunar month and is the beginning of spring in North India. Traditionally people wore yellow on this day. It is day when people prayed to the Gods for a good bumper harvest.
2 February 2007 - Magh Purnima
This is the full moon in the month of Magha (January - February). Winter is a memory and the moon shines over the two holy rivers.
15 to 16 February 2007 - Mahashivratri
This is the Great Night of Shiva, the Naked One, from whose dreadlocks the Ganges flows. He married Parvati, daughter of the Himalayas on this day. Shiva has many followers, none more so than the naked Naga sadhus who live life in
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Hundreds of thousands of yogis, sadhus and pilgrims come to take a holy dip in the Ganges during this important Hindu spiritual gathering.
Legend has it that before the universe took shape, the gods and demons churned the waters--as a result of which--from the ocean arose Dhanvantari carrying in his hands a kumbha (pot) of nectar. As the gods and demons struggled for possession of this precious liquid, drops fell at 12 places in the world. Four of these, Allahabad, Nasik, Haridwar and Ujjain are in India and this fair (mela) is held in each of these places in a twelve year rotating cycle.
The largest and most famous one occurs in Allahabad once every 12 years. This is called the Maha Kumba. We went in 2001 and will return in 2013.
Each year, after attending the mela, we visit other important Hindu sites including the ancient caves at Aurangabad, Lucknow-- from where we can visit Ayodhya (one of Hinduism's 7 holy cities), Allahabad and Varanasi. An extension to Agra to visit Taj Mahal is available.
The Maha (Grand) Kumbh takes place every 12th year in each of the following four locations:
2010 Maha Kumbh Mela will be held at Haridwar in the foothills of the Himalayas.
2013 Maha Kumbh Mela will be held in January and February Allahabad (Prayag).Ê
Last Maha Kumbh held here was in 2001.
2016 Maha Kumbh will be held in Ujjain.
The other Kumbh called the Ardh (Half) Kumbh is held every 6th year in each of the locations which too is equally interesting.Ê Hence Kumbh is held every three years either Maha or Ardh.
2007: Allahabad Ardh Kumbh Click Here for a Detailed Itinerary
2010: Hardwar Maha Kumbh and Ujjain Ardh Kumbh
2013: Allahabad Maha Kumbh and Nashik Ardh Kumbh
2016: Ujjain Maha Kumbh andÊHardwar Ardh Kumbh
Ardh Kumbh Ilahbad FileArdh "Kumbh Shivir" 2007 Jan 03 to Feb 02, 2007.
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January 14 to April 28, 2010[/COLO
The largest religious gathering in the world! According to astrologers, the 'Kumbh Fair' takes place when the planet Jupiter enters Aquarius and the Sun enters Aries.
Kumbha (Kumbha means pot) Mela (means fair) is a sacred Hindu pilgrimage that takes place at the following four locations of India:
Prayag, Allahabad (in the state of Uttar Pradesh) at the confluence of three holy
rivers - Ganga (Ganges), Yamuna and Saraswati
Haridwar (in the state of Uttar Pradesh) where the river Ganga enters the plains from Himalayas
Ujjain (in Madhya Pradesh), on the banks of shipra river, and
Nasik (in Maharashtra) on the banks of Godavari river.
The pilgrimage occurs four times every twelve years, once at each of the four locations. Each twelve-year cycle includes the Maha (great) Kumbha Mela at Prayag, attended by millions of people, making it the largest pilgrimage gathering around the world.
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Hundreds of thousands of yogis, sadhus and pilgrims come to take a holy dip in the Ganges during this important Hindu spiritual gathering.
Legend has it that before the universe took shape, the gods and demons churned the waters--as a result of which--from the ocean arose Dhanvantari carrying in his hands a kumbha (pot) of nectar. As the gods and demons struggled for possession of this precious liquid, drops fell at 12 places in the world. Four of these, Allahabad, Nasik, Haridwar and Ujjain are in India and this fair (mela) is held in each of these places in a twelve year rotating cycle.
The largest and most famous one occurs in Allahabad once every 12 years. This is called the Maha Kumba. We went in 2001 and will return in 2013.
Each year, after attending the mela, we visit other important Hindu sites including the ancient caves at Aurangabad, Lucknow-- from where we can visit Ayodhya (one of Hinduism's 7 holy cities), Allahabad and Varanasi. An extension to Agra to visit Taj Mahal is available.
The Maha (Grand) Kumbh takes place every 12th year in each of the following four locations:
2010 Maha Kumbh Mela will be held at Haridwar in the foothills of the Himalayas.
2013 Maha Kumbh Mela will be held in January and February Allahabad (Prayag).Ê
Last Maha Kumbh held here was in 2001.
2016 Maha Kumbh will be held in Ujjain.
The other Kumbh called the Ardh (Half) Kumbh is held every 6th year in each of the locations which too is equally interesting.Ê Hence Kumbh is held every three years either Maha or Ardh.
2007: Allahabad Ardh Kumbh Click Here for a Detailed Itinerary
2010: Hardwar Maha Kumbh and Ujjain Ardh Kumbh
2013: Allahabad Maha Kumbh and Nashik Ardh Kumbh
2016: Ujjain Maha Kumbh andÊHardwar Ardh Kumbh
Ardh Kumbh Ilahbad FileArdh "Kumbh Shivir" 2007 Jan 03 to Feb 02, 2007.
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The largest religious gathering in the world! According to astrologers, the 'Kumbh Fair' takes place when the planet Jupiter enters Aquarius and the Sun enters Aries.
Kumbha (Kumbha means pot) Mela (means fair) is a sacred Hindu pilgrimage that takes place at the following four locations of India:
Prayag, Allahabad (in the state of Uttar Pradesh) at the confluence of three holy
rivers - Ganga (Ganges), Yamuna and Saraswati
Haridwar (in the state of Uttar Pradesh) where the river Ganga enters the plains from Himalayas
Ujjain (in Madhya Pradesh), on the banks of shipra river, and
Nasik (in Maharashtra) on the banks of Godavari river.
The pilgrimage occurs four times every twelve years, once at each of the four locations. Each twelve-year cycle includes the Maha (great) Kumbha Mela at Prayag, attended by millions of people, making it the largest pilgrimage gathering around the world.
B.S.Kushwahbskushwah # Monday, January 22, 2007 10:08:58 AM
Shaktipat is the descent of spiritual energy. Since energy is all pervading and is present in every particle of nature, the question arises, "Where does this energy come from and where does it go?"
Shaktipat, thus, means the descent of Chit-Shakti (the power of mind-stuff) of the Guru on the Chit-Shakti of the disciple.
The Guru is regarded to be spiritually more advanced than the disciple. When the higher spiritual power of Guru is transferred to the lower one of the disciple, it arises and activates the disciple's Chit-Shakti and makes it introspective. This awakening and activation is easily possible through Shaktipat.
Kundalini Shaktipat, also known as Kundalini Maha-yoga is a self-perfecting spiritual practice, in which the Kundalini power causes an initiate to perform kriyas (automatic movements) through the power of Kundalini itself. Therefore, its other name is Siddha-yoga, or "the self-proven path of meditation," in which it is the Shakti itself that performs the meditation.
An initiate must not make any effort at all; one's duty is only to surrender. The time and characteristics of the manifestation of Shakti are solely the work of the divine power (Shakti) itself. To practice this type of meditation means that one must simply allow the divine power the opportunity to perform the
meditation by itself.
Maha Mrityunjaya Mantra
Trayambhakam Yajamahe
Sugandhim Pushtivardhanam
Urvarukamiva Bandhanan
Mrityor Mukshiya Maamritat
We worship the Three-eyed One (Lord Siva).
Who is fragrant and who nourishes well all beings.
May He liberate us from death for the sake of immortality,
Even as the cucumber is severed from bondage to the creeper.
Gayatri Mantra
Aum Bhur Bhuva Svah
Tat Savitur Varenyam
Bhargo Devasya Dhimahi
Dhiyo Yo Naha Prachodayat
O Lord, You are the protector of life and of breath, dispeller of miseries and bestower of happiness.
You are the creator and the most acceptable intelligence, possessing eternal qualities.
May Your qualities and Your inspiration pass to us.
B.S.Kushwahbskushwah # Monday, January 22, 2007 10:22:14 AM
Prayag (near the city of Allahabad, in the state of Uttar Pradesh) at the confluence of three rivers Ganga (Ganges), Yamuna and Saraswati
Haridwar (in the state of Uttar Pradesh) where the river Ganga enters the plains from Himalayas
Ujjain (in Madhya Pradesh), on the banks of Ksipra river, and
Nasik (in Maharashtra) on the banks of Godavari river.
The pilgrimage occurs four times every twelve years, once at each of the four locations. Each twelve-year cycle includes the Maha (great) Kumbha Mela at Prayag, attended by millions of people, making it the largest pilgrimage gathering around the world.
The observance of Kumbha Mela is based upon the following story : thousands of years ago, perhaps in the Vedic period, gods and demons made a temporary agreement to work together in obtaining amrita (the nectar of immortality) from the Milky Ocean, and to share this equally. However, when the Kumbha (pot) containing the amrita appeared, the demons ran away with the pot and were chased by the gods. For twelve days and twelve nights (equivalent to twelve human years) the gods and demons fought in the sky for the possession of this pot of amrita. It is said that during the battle, drops of amrita fell on to four places : Prayag, Haridwar, Ujjain and Nasik. Thus, Kumbha mela is observed at these four locations where the nectar fell.
Kumbha Mela is attended by millions of people on a single day. A ritual bath at a predetermined time and place is the major event of this festival. Other activities include religious discussions, devotional singing, mass feeding of holy men/women and the poor, and religious assemblies where doctrines are debated and standardized. Kumbha Mela (especially the Maha Kumbha Mela) is the most sacred of all the Hindu pilgrimages. Thousands of holy men/women (monks, saints, sadhus) grace the occasion by their presence. The suspiciousness of Kumbha Mela is in part attributed to the gathering of thousands of holy men/women at one place on earth
According to astrologers, the 'Kumbh Fair' takes place when the planet Jupiter enters Aquarius and the Sun enters Aries.
[Adopted from Bansi Pandit : The Hindu Mind]
B.S.Kushwahbskushwah # Wednesday, January 24, 2007 6:32:53 AM
She now wants to fly a helicopter to spread 'Sanatan Dharma' across the globe.
''I was trained as a pilot during NCC training at the Military Services School in Bangalore. If the Panch Dashnam Juna Akhara provides me with a helicopter I will love to spread Sanatan Dharma across the world by flying it,” said Mahant Tejaswini Giri (49), one of the over 3,500 Naga ‘sanyasins’ belonging to the Juna Akhara camping at the Ardh Kumbh fair in Allahabad.
''Let them buy the helicopter and then I will spend rest of my life spreading Sanatan Dharma through the air-craft,'' she adds.
The daughter of a former Company Commander of the 26th Madras Regiment of Indian Army, Tejaswini was third among five Bangalore sisters. ''I was repeatedly neglected by my family and when only nine years old I willfully decided to join the ashram of Vidya Narayan Tirth Shankaracharya in Bangalore in search of a Kul Guru,'' she said.
During her stay at the Ashram, she passed out as a history graduate and later completed a bachelors degree in law with flying colours from the Bangalore University.
''The court room was not my cup of tea and hence the child in me who hankered for warmth decided to devote entire life in ushering love and affection among commoners through the Sanatan Dharma.''
The highly educated Sanyasin is presently with a branch of the Juna Akhara at Ludhiana in Punjab managed by her 'Shiksha Guru' Mahant Anand Giriji.
The Naga ‘sanyasin’, who relishes the puffs of Marlboro cigarette as well as the desi ganja with equal elan while talking on a latest cellphone feels Nasha by Naga sadhus or sahdhvis' (lady Nagas) is not for enjoyment, but for plunging them fully into the meditative mode.
Are these intoxicants in anyway related to her attempts to forget her past life? ''I have no family from the day I turned a Sanyasin for Sanatan Dharma,'' she replies.
The only thing she remembers about her family is that her eldest sister was once the Deputy Commissoner of Hassan district in Karnataka, another the Chief Medical Officer with the Victoria Hospital in Bangalore, while the youngest sister is a Kannada playback singer Manjula Guru. ''But I have no idea about where they are now especially my only brother who was youngest among the six children,'' she said.
''The day I became a Sanyasin I cremated my past life and was reborn. Now the entire world is my family and the only task at my hand is to spread Sanatan Dharma.''
The diminutive Sanyasin, however, does not rule out the idea of getting back to court rooms to contest cases of those who have no money to seek justice.
''I have become Sanyasin for Jan Kalyan and will never hesitate to go back to court room for poor people who cannot afford lawyers to further their fight for justice.''
With inputs from UNI
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