Mahakumbh Mela
INTRODUCTION The Mahakumbh Mela, or simply the Kumbh, is more than a festival—it is a massive human gathering driven by faith and tradition. Held every three years in India, this ancient event, believed to be millions of years old, brings together tens of millions of pilgrims. They come to bathe in sacred rivers at specific confluences (sangomas), believing it cleanses them of sins and brings spiritual blessings. The Mahakumbh Mela follows a 12-year cycle, with smaller versions (Ardh Kumbh and Kumbh) occurring at different intervals The Legend: According to Hindu mythology, the gods and demons churned the ocean of milk (Samudra Manthan) to obtain the nectar of immortality (Amrit). During this epic struggle, four drops of Amrit fell to Earth at four locations: Prayagraj (Allahabad) : Where the Ganges, Yamuna, and mythical Saraswati rivers converge. Haridwar: At the confluence of the Ganges and the Himalayas. Ujjain: On the banks of the Shipra River. Nashik: On the banks of ...