31/12/2024
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Hari Om̐
ॐ Namo Nārāyaṇaya
Praise be to the Supreme Personality of Godhead Lord Śrīmān Nārāyaṇa!
The in 2025
begins on January 14, coinciding with the auspicious day of , and will conclude on February 26, marked by the celebration of . During this period, several important bathing dates, known as ( ), take place, where devotees and religious leaders gather to take a dip in the holy waters at the , where the , , and the mythical rivers meet.
The origins of the are deeply intertwined with Hindu Mythology, particularly the story of the , or the . According to Ancient Scriptures, this Cosmic Event was a collaboration between the Devas (gods) and Asuras (demons) in their Quest for , the Nectar of Immortality. As the gods and demons churned the ocean, a ( ) of nectar emerged. To prevent the demons from gaining immortality, the God , in his form of , seized the pot and flew away with it. During his journey, a few drops of the nectar fell at four locations: , Haridwar, Ujjain, and Nashik.
These four places became sacred pilgrimage sites where the Kumbh is celebrated on a rotating basis. The significance of Prayagraj (formerly known as Allahabad) lies not only in this myth but also in its geography. It is at the Triveni Sangam, the confluence of three sacred rivers: Ganga, Yamuna, and the mythical Saraswati. This confluence is considered one of the holiest places in Hinduism, believed to be imbued with extraordinary spiritual energy.
The Kumbh Mela is celebrated in a 12-year cycle, corresponding to the astrological positions of the Sun, Moon, and Jupiter. The 2025 Kumbh Mela is particularly significant because it is a Maha Kumbh, which occurs only once every 144 years at Prayagraj. This celestial alignment during the festival is believed to create an auspicious time for spiritual activities, with pilgrims taking a holy dip in the rivers to cleanse themselves of past sins and achieve moksha.
Key Bathing Dates for :
★ Jan 13, 2025 - Paush Purnima: Marks the beginning of the festival and the spiritual period of Kalpvasa.
★ Jan 14, 2025 - Makar Sankranti (Shahi Snaan): at the Sangam, where devotees believe bathing purifies the soul.
★ Jan 29, 2025 - Mauni Amavasya (Second Shahi Snan): Observed with a vow of silence (Mauna Vrat)
★ Feb 3, 2025 - (Third Shahi Snan): a fresh start and spiritual renewal.
★ Feb 4, 2025 - Achla Saptami: Dedicated to prayers for prosperity, health, and longevity, with an auspicious bath.
★ Feb 12, 2025 - Maghi Purnima: Concludes the month-long Kalpavas with a sacred dip, believed to bring blessings.
★ Feb 26, 2025 - Maha Shivratri (Final Snan): The final holy dip in honour of Lord Shiva, believed to cleanse sins and guide devotees to moksha.
Nārāẏaṇa Para Vēda Nārāẏaṇa Parākṣara Nārāẏaṇa Para Muktiḥ Nārāẏaṇa Para Gatiḥ ||
Hare Rāma Hare Rāma Rāma Rāma Hare Hare Hare Kṛṣṇa Hare Kṛṣṇa Kṛṣṇa Kṛṣṇa Hare Hare ||
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