- By Kashish Rai
- Thu, 23 Jan 2025 04:07 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
Mahakumbh 2025: In Hinduism, the Mahakumbh Mela and Purna Kumbh Mela hold immense spiritual significance. Occurring every 12 years, these grand events attract millions of devotees seeking spiritual enlightenment and salvation. The Kumbh Melas commemorate the legend of the Hindu gods and demons fighting over the nectar of immortality, Amrit. By bathing in the sacred rivers, devotees believe they can wash away their sins and attain liberation. The Mahakumbh Mela is considered particularly auspicious, as it occurs when the planets align in a rare configuration. Participating in these events is believed to grant devotees spiritual merit.
This year, the Mahakumbh Mela began on January 13 and will culminate on February 26. Let us know why the Purna Kumbh Mela comes after 12 years and check out its spiritual and astrological significance below.
Mahakumbh 2025: Why Purna Kumbh Mela Comes After Every 12 Years?
The Purna Kumbh Mela occurs every 12 years, a cycle determined by the celestial alignment of the planets. According to Hindu astrology, the Kumbh Mela takes place when the planet Jupiter enters the zodiac sign of Aquarius, while the Sun and Moon are in specific positions. This rare alignment is believed to create a sacred energy, making the waters of the Ganges River particularly potent for spiritual purification.
The 12-year cycle is also rooted in Hindu mythology. Legend has it that the gods and demons fought over the nectar of immortality, Amrit, which was produced during the churning of the ocean. As the gods fled with the Amrit, four drops spilled onto the earth, sanctifying the sites where the Kumbh Melas are now held. The 12-year cycle is said to commemorate this mythological event, inviting devotees to gather and bathe in the sacred waters to attain spiritual liberation.
The Purna Kumbh Mela is a sacred Hindu event occurring every 12 years, where millions gather to bathe in sacred rivers and seek spiritual enlightenment and salvation. (Image Source: Freepik)
Mahakumbh 2025: Spiritual And Astrological Significance Of Maha Kumbh Mela
The Mahakumbh Mela holds immense spiritual significance in Hinduism, attracting millions of devotees seeking enlightenment and salvation. By bathing in the sacred rivers, devotees believe they can wash away their sins, attain spiritual purification and ultimately achieve Moksha or liberation from the cycle of birth and death.
From an astrological perspective, the Mahakumbh Mela occurs when the planets align in a rare configuration, creating a sacred energy that amplifies the spiritual benefits of the event. The gathering takes place at the confluence of the Ganges, Yamuna and Saraswati rivers, which is considered a sacred site where the divine energies converge.
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