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Greatest Show on Earth
The countdown to The Greatest Show on Earth’ has ended and Kumbh Mela 2021 has commenced in Haridwar. It will go on from 14th January ‘21 to 20th April ‘21 (Makar Sankranti to Chaitra Purnima). This event takes place every 12 years when the planets are in particular conjunction. At this time Jupiter is in Aquarius, the Sun in Aries, and the Moon in Sagittarius.
How did the Kumbh Melas start?
After the Samudra Manthan, the Devas and Asuras fought over the pot of nectar (Amrit) of immortality. Seeing this Lord Vishnu’s divine mount Garuda flew away with the pot (Kumbh). While doing this four drops of Amrit fell at four places on Earth – Haridwar, Prayagraj, Nashik, and Ujjain. Thereafter the Kumbh Melas came to be held at these places in sync with planetary movement.
Kumbh Mela 2021 First Shahi Snan
The first of the four Shahi Snans is on Thursday, the 11th of March, 2021.
Maha Kumbh Mela 2021: Shahi Snan and Ganga Snan or the main bathing dates
14th January, Thursday | Makar Sankranti |
11th February, Thursday | Mauni Amavasya |
16th February, Tuesday | Basant Panchami |
27th February, Saturday | Maghi Poornima |
11th March, Thursday | Mahashivratri - First Shahi Snan |
12th April, Monday: Somvati Amamvasya | Second Shahi Snan |
13th April, Tuesday | Chaitra Shukla Pratipada |
14th April, Wednesday | Baishakhi - Third Shahi Snan |
21st April, Wednesday | Ram Navami |
27th April, Tuesday | Chaitra Purnima - Fourth Shahi Snan |
Sadhus – The soul of Kumbh Mela
Sadhus from different Akhadas are the soul of Kumbh. During Kumbh, a sea of Sadhus will descend upon Haridwar. They can be seen clad in saffron robes wearing Rudraksha Malas and smeared with holy ash. In their hands are Damrus, Kamandals, and Trishul. Some ride-on elaborate gold and silver chariots. Some can be seen on elephants and camels. It is a sight that is indelibly inscribed in memory.
Akhadas
There are 13 principle Akhadas in India, each with its own rules and regulations. Prominent among these are the Nagas, Urdhva Vahurs, Parivrajaka (‘Maunis’), Shirshasanis, and Kalpavasis.
Maa Ganga and Bathing Ghats
Rivers are an integral part of Sanatan Dharma. Rivers are considered to be mothers. All Kumbh Melas are held on the banks of rivers. Here in Haridwar, there are numerous bathing ghats on the banks of Maa Ganga. Some of the more important ghats are – Har ki Pauri, Ashthi Pravat ghat, Gau ghat, Sapt Sarovar Kshetra ghat, Sarvanand ghat, Kangra ghat, Ganesh ghat, Sati ghat, Daksheshwar ghat, and Sita ghat.
Government and Administrative support
The government of India and the local administration has made elaborate arrangements for the smooth functioning of Kumbh Mela. Security, Sanitation, and health, Visitor’s facilities are in place. The administration is fully geared to handle day to day activities and all kinds of emergencies.
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