MAHA KUMBH 2025: More Questions than Answers!
MAHA KUMBH 2025: More Questions than Answers! Kumbh Origin? Kumbh Mela’s origin is based on Indian Mythology of churning the Ocean and obtaining Nectar of Immortality [Amrita] and fighting for it between the Devas [Godly People] & Asuras [Demonic People] and the Nectar that was taken away by Jayant [Indra’s Son] and while chasing him; drops of Nectar fell on the 4 Locations of Prayagraj, Haridwar, Ujjain & Nasik in India and so, Kumbh Mela is held at these 4 places every 12 years and Ardh Kumbh Mela every 6 years alternately and Maha Kumbh is held every144 years; Only at Prayagraj! Mythological Origin: But the Question is whether this Religious Festival of Kumbh based on Indian Mythology is worth celebrating or not because Mythologies, Legends, Folk Tales, Fairy Tales are available almost in all the countries around the world and none of them are proven true with concrete evidences! Superstition? Enjoying Mythological Stories may be OK but believing in them and celebrating them...