Maha Kumbh: Why is Prayagraj Kumbh more popular than Haridwar-Ujjain? Dipping in 'Tirthraj' leads to salvation

Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj: Maha Kumbh has started in Prayagraj from today, 13 January, Monday. In this Maha Kumbh, a large number of people from the country and the world are reaching to take a dip in the Sangam since this morning. The process of taking a dip in the Sangam has started from today and it will continue till 26 February.

Maha Kumbh has started in Prayagraj from today. Kumbh Mela is held in four major places like Haridwar, Ujjain, Prayagraj and Nashik. But the Kumbh of Prayagraj is more popular than Haridwar-Ujjain. . So why is it so, let's know...

Story of Maha Kumbh

Kumbh Mela is organized every 12 years. This fair is held in 4 major places like Haridwar, Ujjain, Prayagraj and Nashik. It is believed that millions of years ago, during the churning of the ocean between the gods and demons, Amrit Kumbh came out, meanwhile some drops of that nectar fell on the earth.

These drops fell at four places on the earth, Kumbh Mela is held at those places. While it is said that the Kumbh of Prayagraj is more important

Actually, the Kumbh Mela of Prayagraj is more special and important than all the other Kumbh Melas. The word Kumbh means 'Kalash' and its roots are in the mythological story of Sagar Manthan. According to the belief, Kumbh Mela is organized when Jupiter enters Aquarius and the Sun enters Aries. Kumbh is held every 12 years. But this year in 2025, Maha Kumbh has been organized on the land of Prayagraj.

Very old history

According to information received from some texts, Kumbh Mela has been held since more than 850 years ago. This Maha Kumbh was started by Adi Shankaracharya. However, it is also mentioned in some stories that Maha Kumbh started after Samudra Manthan. At the same time, evidence of this Maha Kumbh is also found during the reign of Emperor Harshvardhan. It is said that Shankaracharya and his disciples had arranged for a royal bath on the banks of Sangam in Prayagraj for the Sanyasi Akharas.

Prayagraj Kumbh more popular than Haridwar-Ujjain

Actually, the Kumbh held at the Sangam in Prayagraj is considered more important because three holy rivers flow together in Prayagraj. Which includes Ganga, Yamuna and Saraswati. Which is known as Sangam coast. Therefore, this place is considered much more important than other places. Although Saraswati River has become extinct today, it still flows on the surface in Prayagraj. It is said that whoever takes a royal bath on this Sangam coast, attains salvation.

When is Maha Kumbh organized?

During Maha Kumbh, it is an important time for the sadhana of saints, sages and yogis in Prayagraj. Information is available in Kumbh Purana, according to which, Ardha Kumbh is held every 6 years and Purna Kumbh is held every 12 years. When 12 Kumbhs are completed, then Maha Kumbh is organized. That is, Maha Kumbh is organized after 144 years. This year Maha Kumbh has been organized on the land of Prayagraj after 144 years.

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