Ardh Kumbh 2019 at Triveni Sangam, Allahabad Prayagraj, India
The awaited Ardh Kumbh Mela for 6 years is going to be held in 2019 i.e. Ardh Kumbh 2019 in Allahabad. It is a Festival of great significance related to early human civilization of India. Due to its unique nature of religious/cultural congregation Ardh Kumbh is more a centre of attraction for International tourists than domestic devotees.
When was Last Ardh Kumbh Held in Allahabad?
Last Ardh Kumbh in Allahabad was in 2007
Why Allahabad Ardh Kumbh 2019 is significant?
- Largest Congregation of faith held after 6 years
- For Akhada Procession
- For Bathing Ritual (Shahi Snan)
- Yoga & Spirituality on River Ganges in Ardh Kumbh 2019
- For charity & noble deeds (feeding poor & homeless)
What is most attractive thing about Ardh Kumbh 2019?
Akhada Procession in Ardh Kumbh 2019 is a matter of great significance. Many Sadhu from different Akhada like Niranjani Akhara, Juna Akhara & Mahanirvani Akhara come to participate here.
- Akhada procession led by Sri Pancha of different Akhadas take part in the auspicious bathing ritual. This includes elephant mounted, horse mounted and Palki mounted Akhada heads. Some of the famous Akhada are Niranjani Akhada, Vairagi Akhada, Sanyasi Akhada, Udasi Akhada and Kalpwasis .
- Most of the Akhadas are more than 1000 years old. These have been mentioned in Ancient Hindu Scriptures.
- Akhada Sadhus are given preference to common people. These are revered saints away from public life and material pleasure.
- Most people come to seek some spiritual blessings from Akhada Saints.
- Special provision is made by government to give special privilege to these Ascetics who are quite away from worldly life.
Which Akhada first take Shahi Snan?
- Naga Sadhus (Translates to Naked Saints) have first ritual of Shahi Snan or Bathing Ritual at Kumbh Mela.
- Free of any limits and social conditioning, including clothes, this fiercely integrated and authentic group ranks among the most respected of Hindu sects to date. So, they are given privilege for first Shahi Snan in Kumbh Mela .
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