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KUMBH MELASanctity : Holiest Hindu Festival Held : Every 12 years Purpose : Taking the Holy Bath Other Host : Ujjain, Nasik and Allahabad |
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Crowd Gather at Harki Pauri During Kumbh Mela in Haridwar
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| Location : | On the Bank of Ganges in Haridwar. |
| Legend : | Holy Nectar of God Spilt in the Four Pious Cities. |
| Important Rituals : | Religious Bath, Devotional Singing, Mass Feeding of Holy Men Women and Poor, Religious Assemblies. |
| Activities : | Cultural Programmes, Discussion Programmes, Yoga Classes, Ayurvedic Healing Classes. |
| Indulge In : | Religious Fervency, Taking a Pious Dip in Shipra River, Meditation on the Banks. |
| Best Time For Aarti : | Evening – At Dusk. |
| Must See : | Shirshasins, Who stand all 24 hours and meditate for hours standing on their heads. |
| Also Visit : | The Ardh Kumbh Mela Held in Haridwar Every Six Years. |
| Staying Options : | Haveli Hari Ganga, Sagar Ganga Resort, Hotel Classic Residency. |
| Getting There : | Air - The main
Airport is Jolly Grant at Dehradun (52 kms). Air Deccan Connects Delhi
to Dehradun, From There one can Take a Bus or Train. Rail - Haridwar is a Major Railhead Which is Well Connected to Various Cities and Towns of India. Road - When Travelling from Delhi, NH 54 Passes Through Haridwar. Other Highways Also Connects Haridwar to Delhi, Dehradun, Nainital and Other Major Cities and Small Towns. |
Hundreds and thousands of Sadhus and pilgrim taking dips
in the Ganges, Diyas (Mud Lauttaranchals) carrying people wishes flowing
on the waters, people drenched in holiness with folded hands in front of
the holy temples are some of the most common sights that one can
experience during the Kumbh Mela in Haridwar. Shut your mind and let your
heart soak in all the spirituality, that draws people to the holy land of
Haridwar every 12th year. This is the largest concentration of religious
gathering in the world. Take up exclusive Kumbh Mela tours to this holy
city of Hardiwar, and conquer the supreme throne of Nirvana. As per the
mythologies, anyone who takes the divine dip in the Ganges during Kumbh
Fair, will be cured of all his sins and free himself from the cycle of
birth-rebirth.
Kumbh Mela is held every 3 years in 4 different cities viz Allahabad,
Haridwar, Ujjain and Nasik. Then there is the Ardh Kumbh Mela that takes
place periodically, every twelfth and sixth year in Haridwar. The upcoming
Kumbh Mela in Haridwar is in 2010.
The history and legend claims Kumbh Mela to be associated with Lord Indra. It is said that while serving his penance, Lord Indra dropped a few drops of the holy nectar to the four holy hosts of Kumbh Mela and hence these places gained reverence and this festival began to be held every 12 years. Astrologically, the Kumbh Mela takes place when planet Jupiter enters Aquarius and the Sun enters Aries.
Pilgrims Taking Ganga Dips to Cure Themselves of Their Sins
The most famous ghat of Haridwar – Hari ki Pauri, is
where millions of people participate in this festival by taking holy dips
in the Ganges. People from great distance travel on foot or buses to
arrive on the holy river of Ganges. There are special arrangements and
facilities offered by Uttaranchal Tourism department for the pilgrimage,
special camp accommodations are set with good hygiene facilities,
accessories to perform rituals and proper arrangements for bathing in
hallowed waters. In the mornings trillions of people can be seen emerging
on the river banks to take dips. This is followed by worshipping in the
various temples. Meditating Sadhus, and saints add to the spiritual
ambiance and the whole town seem to be drenched in holiness. In this
unique fair, many bridges, shops and temporary dwellings are also
constructed.
There are various Ashrams in Haridwar where you can attend spiritual
lectures delivered by the religious leaders along with meditation
facilities if interested can also take up various Yoga and Ayurvedic
programmes. Cultural programmes are also held in the Ashrams. The divine
atmosphere in Haridwar magnetize millions and trillions of foreign
attraction. Where are you?
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