Legend of Kumbh Mela
The location is referred to in Hindu legendary writings as the “entrance to paradise.” The Deva-Asura war lasted for a long time, and according to the myth underlying the festival of Kumbh Mela, both sides decided that rather than continuing to fight, they should cooperate and churn the milky ocean to retrieve the elixir. Elixir was obtained when the sea was churned, but it was not intended for the Asura or demons; as a result, the god who emerged from the water carrying the Kumbh or pitcher of elixir fled from the Asuras who were pursuing him. A few drips from this chase fell to Earth, and the Kumbh Mela is today held in these four locations.
Why to Visit Kumbh Mela
The biggest human gathering is the Kumbh Mela. In 2013, 100 million people flocked to Prayag for the Kumbh. That is 1/100th of the population of India. The Kumbh dwarfs all other meetings in importance. Even though the Kumbh in Nashik is smaller than the one in Prayag, it will nonetheless serve as a terrific preview of the festival and help you get ready for the impending mega-festival in Prayag. In the Kumbh, the phrase “roughing it” has a whole different connotation. Your love for humanity will be renewed by the sea of people, the ocean of tents, the vibrant flags, the thousands of pilgrims swimming in the water, the aroma of the smoke rising from the sacred fires, and the stunning daybreak. When you discover the Kumbh’s coexistence secret, you take it with you everywhere you go and develop into an embodiment of that energy.
For those looking for something more than the ordinary in their lives, the Kumbh is a true treasure trove. During their Tapas, Sadhus can be seen around the Kumbh accomplishing seemingly incredible feats of endurance. On every corner, you will encounter one or more. Sadhus who can read minds, pull trucks with their genitalia, and remain buried in the sand upside down for the duration of the Kumbh. Sadhus who have stood on one leg for decades.
At the Kumbh, when millions of people congregate, their dedication transforms the water itself into Amrit, the nectar of immortality. A bath in this water essentially atones for all of your transgressions. Sins are unfinished concepts that you retain in your body because you lack the energy to investigate them. Like the Ganga running into a tiny still pond, the kumbh’s energy field will practically blast them away.
Discover Who You Are. The Kumbh is the ideal location to discover oneself. You lose all awareness of your issues amid the sea of people and discover who you really are. There is no greater site than the Kumbh for those who are spiritual and want liberation. And this is a terrific location to learn more about the emancipation that so many people seek if you’ve ever wondered what it is. At the Kumbh, every branch and sect of Hinduism and eastern philosophy are represented. It serves as a one-stop resource for information about Hinduism, Eastern philosophy, and the science of Moksha.
