Akharas in Kumbh Mela.. There are number of Akharas in Kumbh Mela. Akhara means a tented place where a group of Sadhus and Sanyasis gather to perform their meditation and other rituals.
According to legends and the rituals, the ceremonial procession of the Naga Sadhus is believed to be a highly auspicious celebration. The processions goes on like this – the Mahant is seated on a silver throne stop a caparisoned elephant. Hundreds of Naga Sadhus follow him. Horses and camels also take part in this procession. This symbolises the ancient Hindu organisation of Chaturanga Sena (Four-limbed army), proceeding towards the Ganga Mata.
The List of Major Akharas take part in Kumbh Mela
Shaiva Akharas
Shri Panchayati Akhara Mahanirvani
Shri Panch Atal Akhara
Shri Panchayati Akhara Niranjani
Shri Taponidhi Shri Akhara arena arbitral
Shri Panchdasnaam Joona (Juna) Akhara
Shri Panchdasnaam Avahan Akhara
Shri Panchdasnaam Panchagni Akhara
Bairagi Akhara (Vaishnav Akhara)
Shri Nirvani aani Akhada
Shri Digambar aani Akhada
Shri Nimrohi aani Akhada
Nirmal Akhara (Udaseen Akhara)
Shri Panchayati Udaseen Akhada
Shri Udasin Panchayati Naya Akhada
Shri Nirmal Panchayati Akhada