Maha Kumbh Mela

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Maha Kumbh Mela : 

      A sacred pilgrimage and world's largest peaceful gathering.
Features:

✅ It comes in every 144 years or after 12 Purna Kumbh Mela .
✅ Millions of pilgrims attend to bath in holy rivers , seeking spiritual liberation nd cleansing of sins.
✅ Location : Prayagraj.


Historical background: 

✅ The founding myth of Kumbh Mela points to the Puranas .
✅ The origins of Kumbh Mela dates back to thousands of years with reference from Maurya and Gupta periods.
✅ It was supported by royal dynasties such as Cholas, Vijayanagar Empire, Delhi sultanate, and  Mughals including emperor Akbar.
✅ The origin was transcribed by 8th C. Philosopher Adi Shankaracharya.
✅ Documented by British administrators like James Princep in the 19th century.


Maha Kumbh Mela is going to be celebrated in Prayagraj in 2025.


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