Magh Snan (Magha Snana) is the most auspicious event during Magh month or Magha masam. To get rid of sins and get salvation, this is the most important month. Devotees believe that performing snan or ritual bath before sunrise is considered auspicious. Devotees observe Magh Snan in holy rivers like Ganga, Yamuna, Brahmaputra, Narmada, Godavari, […]
Kumbh Mela
Ratha Saptami Snan at MahaKumbh Mela 2025 – 4 February
Ratha Saptami is an auspicious day to observe Shahi Snan (Royal bath) at MahaKumbh Mela. In 2025, Ratha Saptami Shahi Snan date is February 4. Prayagraj, Allahabad, Maha Kumbh has begun on Poush Purnima and will end on Mahashivaratri. In 2025, it was even more auspicious as the mela is Maha Kumbha Mela which is […]
Mauni Amavasya Snan at Kumbh Mela 2025 – 29 January
Mauni Amavasya Snan is an auspicious bathing at Kumbha Mela (Prayagraj Mahakumbh Mela). In 2025, Mauni Amavasya date is January 29. This time it is even more auspicious as MahaKumbha Mela is being celebrated at Prayagraj. This Kumbh Mela is a Mahakumbh Mela which is celebrated for once in 12 years. And this year’s Kumbhmela […]
Kumbh Mela Prayagraj: Taponidhi Shree Anand Akhadaa Panchayati
Shri Taponidhi Shree Anand Akhadaa Panchayati is one of the popular Akharas participating in Maha Kumbh Mela 2025 of Prayagraj Allahabad Prayag Sangam. Maha Kumbh Mela 2025 begins on January 13 (Makar Sankranti) and ends on February 26 (Maha Shivratri). Here are the images of Shri Taponidhi Shree Anand Akhadaa Panchayati.
Kumbh Mela Prayagraj – Shri Panch Agni Akhadaa Images
Shri Shri Panch Agni Akhadaa is one of the popular Akharas participating in Maha Kumbh Mela 2025 of Allahabad Prayag Sangam. Maha Kumbh Mela 2025 begins on January 13 (Makar Sankranti) and ends on February 26 (Maha Shivratri). Here are the images of Shri Shri Panch Agni Akhadaa.
Kumbh Mela: Shri Shambhu Panchayati Atal Akhadaa images
Shri Shambhu Panchayati Atal Akhaada is one of the popular Akharas participating in Maha Kumbh Mela 2025 of Prayagraj Allahabad Prayag Sangam. Maha Kumbh Mela 2025 begins on January 13 (Makar Sankranti) and ends on February 26 (Maha Shivratri). Here are the images of Shri Shambhu Panchayati Atal Akhadaa.
Kumbh Mela 2025 at Prayag | Maha Kumbh Mela 2025, Allahabad Kumbh Mela
Prayagraj Maha Kumbh Mela 2025 is the upcoming Maha Kumbh Mela to be held at Triveni Sangam in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, India from January to March 2025. Prayagraj Prayagraj is the most important pilgrimage centre for Hindus. Traditionally river confluences are regarded as auspicious places, but in Sangam, the significance of the confluence is most […]
TTD Temple at Maha Kumbh Mela, Prayagraj
TTD Temple at Maha Kumbh Mela, Prayagraj January 2025.. As part of the propagation of Hindu Sanatana Dharma, TTD is constructing a replica temple of Sri Venkateswara Swamy during the prestigious Maha Kumbh Mela at Prayagraj in Uttar Pradesh and a Dharma Ratham carrying deputed staff of devotees will start with the divine blessings of […]
Somvati Amavasya Snan in Haridwar & Prayag Sangam
Somvati Amavasya is the No Moon day that falls on Somavar or Monday. On Somvati Amavasya day, Punya Snan or holy dip is performed by devotees in Haridwar and Prayag Triveni Sangam. Ganga Snan is considered as utmost auspicious during Somvati. Tens of thousands of devotees converge along the river banks of Ganga on Amavasya. […]
Hiuen Tsang on Kumbh Mela
What Hiuen Tsang has written on Kumbh Mela? First written evidence of Kumbh Mela can be found in the accounts of Chinese traveler, Huan Tsang or Xuanzang (602 – 664 A.D.). Xuanzang, also known as Hsüan-tsang, born Chen Hui or Chen Yi, was Chinese Buddhist monk, scholar, traveler, and translator who described the interaction between […]
Shattila Ekadashi Snan at Kumbh Mela
Shattila Ekadashi is an auspicious day for Kumbh Mela Punya Snan. In 2019, Shattila Ekadashi date is January 31, Thursday. For this year, it is even more auspicious as this Kumbh Mela is Maha Kumbh Mela which is celebrated once in 12 years at Allahabad Prayag Sangam. Daan or donations on Shattila Ekadashi is a […]
Paush Purnima Snan at Kumbh Mela 2021 – 28 January
Paush Purnima is an important bathing day at Kumbh Mela. In 2021, Kumbh Mela Paush Purnima Snan date is January 28. It marks the beginning of Kumbh Mela officially. Paush purnima also marks the beginning of Magh Mela. It is the final day of Pausha Month in North Indian Hindi calendar. On this day, auspicious […]
Akharas in Kumbh Mela | Shaiva Akhara, Vaishnav Akhara, Nirmal Akhara
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 […]
List of Akharas Participating in Kumbh mela 2019
Akhara, Akhada, is a Hindu organisation of different sects of Sadhus, Sanyasi, Yogis, Vairagis, etc. The history of Akhadas dates back to 2500 BC, the era of Sankaracharya, who established seven Akharas as Dasnaami, Mahanirvani, Niranjani, Atal, Avahan, Agni and Anand Akhara. As per some other legends, Akaras were set up by Gorakhnath and not Shankaracharya. […]
नागा साधु की रहस्यमय जीवन | Naga Sadhus’ Mysterious Life
नागा साधु की रहस्यमय जीवन | Naga Sadhus’ Mysterious Life. The Mysterious world of Naga Sadhus. नागा साधु हिन्दू धर्मावलम्बी साधु हैं जो कि नग्न रहने तथा युद्ध कला में माहिर होने के लिये प्रसिद्ध हैं। ये विभिन्न अखाड़ों में रहते हैं। जिनकी परम्परा आदिगुरु शंकराचार्य द्वारा की गयी थी। इनके आश्रम हरिद्वार और दूसरे […]
Kumbh Mela – UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage
The Kumbh Mela was declared as India’s ‘Intangible Cultural Heritage’ by UNESCO on 8 December 2017. The event was inscribed on the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity by the UN body. The annual congregation of pilgrims was one of the 33 new additions to the list this year. The list includes […]
Ashrams & Dharmashalas Haridwar
There are nearly 350 Ashrams and Dharmashalas in Haridwar. Approximately 20000 pilgrims can be accommodated in these Ashrams during Ardh Kumbh Mela, Kumbh Mela and many other auspicious occasions in Haridwar. The Ashrams and Dharmashalas charge nominal fees from pilgrims for accommodation and the basic amenities they provide. List of Ashrams and Dharmashalas in Haridwar […]
Haridwar Ardh Kumbh Mela 2016
Haridwar Ardh Kumbh Mela 2016, dates of Ardh Kumbh Mela 2016 in Haridwar.. Ardh Kumbh (Half Kumbh) Mela occurs between the two Purna Kumbha Melas at Prayag and Haridwar. This year’s Haridwar Ardh Kumbh Mela takes place between Nashik Kumbh Mela 2015 and Ujjain Kumbh Mela 2016. Ardh Kumbh Mela begins on 14 January (Makara Sankranti) and […]
Maha Kumbh Mela better organised than FIFA World Cup, Harvard University book
Maha Kumbh Mela was better organised than FIFA World Cup, says Harvard University book. One is the the most watched sports event in the world and the other is the world’s biggest religious congregation. However, if asked to identify the better organised event between the Kumbh Mela or the Fifa World Cup, which would you […]
Nashik Kumbh Mela Special Trains 2015 | Pune – Kamakhya Trains
Nashik Kumbh Mela Special Trains 2015 between Pune & Kamakhya… To accommodate the travel of devotees visiting the Kumbh Mela being celebrated in Nashik, the Central Railway (CR) has decided to run 20 special trains between Pune and Kamakhya. Train no 02511 weekly special train will leave Pune at 10.30 am every Thursday from 30 […]