The Maha Kumbh in Prayag Raj will create history. Uttar Pradesh’s 2025 Maha Kumbh Mela will include things that have never been seen in any previous Kumbh. The Uttar Pradesh government is working hard to make the Maha Kumbh Mela special. Here are its main highlights.
Mahakumbh fair will be held in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh from 13 January 2025
Work for the Maha Kumbh Mela has already started in Prayagraj. CM Yogi Adityanath is making sure that it is both grand and divine. The Maha Kumbh Mela will start on 13 January 2025 in Prayagraj and continue until 26 February 2025. A festive atmosphere is already seen at the Triveni Sangam. The upcoming Kumbh Mela in Uttar Pradesh will make a new history in many ways.
50 crore devotees will come to Maha Kumbh Mela in Uttar Pradesh
Over 50 crore devotees are expected to join the Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, a record no previous Kumbh Mela has reached. A big record was set for the Kumbh Mela in Uttar Pradesh before. The last Kumbh Mela was held in Prayagraj in 2013. 40 crore devotees attended the 2013 Maha Kumbh, a huge record. In 2025, 50 crore people will make new history by taking a bath in the Maha Kumbh. Devotees from 150 countries are expected to visit Triveni for a holy bath during the Maha Kumbh in Uttar Pradesh.
Culture village is being set up in Mahakumbh fair
Sanskrit Gram, a special place, is being established for the Maha Kumbh Mela in Uttar Pradesh. IAS officer Vijay Kiran has been appointed as the Maha Kumbh Mela Officer in Prayagraj. He said that preparations are almost complete to make the event ( starting from January 13, 2025) both grand and sacred. Uttar Pradesh Tourism is building a cultural village on five acres in the Kumbh Mela area. It will organize cultural events and showcase local handicrafts for 45 days. Through Augmented Reality (AR) and Virtual Reality (VR), Sanskrit Gram will present the cultural, spiritual, and historical parts of Maha Kumbh.
In Sanskrit Gram, AR and VR will show the history of Mahakumbh. Different zones in the Culture Village will highlight ancient heritage, history of foreign travelers, space science, and various types of arts. In Sanskrit Gram, there will be information about donations made by King Harshvardhan for the Kumbh, AR highlights important sites, their historical and cultural facts, 360-degree virtual environment, multimedia displays, live streaming, and virtual tours. The exhibition will include Vedas, Puranas, Charak Samhita, and ancient universities. Classical, folk music and dance performances will take place every day.
Dalit saints from all over the world will unite in Mahakumbh
In the Maha Kumbh at Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, Valmiki Sadhu has been respected with a special place. Valmiki has requested to take a royal bath during the event. Dalit saints from all over India and the world are being invited to the Maha Kumbh Mela by Valmiki Sadhu Akhara and Maharishi Valmiki Sant Samaj. The Kinner community’s Akhara has also been included in the Mahakumbh Mela. Many other historical events will take place at this year’s Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh.
Why is the Maha Kumbh fair held? Know the history of Mahakumbh.
Why is the Maha Kumbh fair held? Actually, what is the complete history of Mahakumbh? The answers to both these questions are being given here in simple language.
The Kumbh Mela is a unique event in Indian culture and religion, based on the ancient story of Samudra Manthan. According to the story, gods and demons churned the ocean to find Amrit, the nectar of immortality. During the churning of the ocean, Mandarachal mountain was used as the churning stone, and Nagraj Vasuki was the rope. Lord Vishnu became a tortoise to keep the mountain stable. This story is not just religious but also symbolizes discovering our inner strength and achieving freedom.
When the ocean was churned, poison first came out, which Lord Shiva drank. His throat turned blue, and he was named Neelkanth. Afterward, many amazing things came out, and the nectar was the most precious. When Lord Dhanvantari brought the urn of nectar, and a battle began for it between the gods and demons to get it. To protect it, Jayant hi the Amrit Kalash for twelve days in four places: Haridwar, Prayagraj, Nashik, and Ujjain. Drops of nectar fell on these places, making them sacred and the Kumbh Mela is held at these places.
Are there three types of Kumbh?
Kumbh Mela has both religious and astrological importance. Fairs are held when the Sun, Moon, and Jupiter align. The regular Kumbh Mela occurs every three years, Ardha Kumbh every six years, and Purna Kumbh every twelve years. The Maha Kumbh Mela is a special mix of religion, faith, and culture. It brings together millions of people from across India and attracts tourists from around the world. This fair represents the cleansing of the soul and social unity. Thousands of devotees bathe in the Sangam to wash away their sins and attain salvation. The Kumbh Mela’s importance has been highlighted many times in history. In the 1942 Prayagraj Kumbh, Pandit Madan Mohan Malviya told Viceroy Linlithgow that only a two-penny calendar was needed for such a big event. The event attracts millions of people because of their strong faith and devotion, without needing any promotion or invitations.
