Highlights Of Kumbh

“The fragrance of joss stick, millions of devotees, people bathing in holy water echoes of Sadhus and Babas chanting prayers”, this is how Kumbh Melas look like. With a lot of activities to savor; chances are you might miss out on something or the other but this blog of InheritIndia will be a savior. So here are we to give you highlights of Kumbh so you don’t miss out of anything and take the best memories good way off.  

                                                        

                                                       

Shahi Snan is the royal bath in the holy water taken by the Saints of different Akharas before any other Hindu pilgrims. The devotees wake up as early to take their morning bath and wait until the sadhus take the dip and once they are done with their bath then only the common people are allowed to take the dip in that water.

                                                  

                                             

The Sadhus are said to be followers of Lord Vishnu and Shiva. Akhara is the place of meeting for the religious troop. The Sadhus and Saints being the most integral part of Kumbh Mela increases the holiness of the mela with their presence. The followers can listen to the speeches of these people in order to gain spiritual enlightenment. Amongst the several saints like: NAGAS s, URDHWAVAHURS, KALPVASIS, SHIRSHASINSE, PARIVAJAKASH. Not only this but also Saints and Yogis come from Himalayan caves once in 12 years to bless the people.

Satsangs are very important part of Kumbh mela as devotees listen to prayers for hours. Also, there are a lot of ashrams and halls where people can offer prayers .

The city of Allahabad never sleeps during Kumbh and this is the best time to enjoy city lights and late night experiences .The calm river, glittering ghats, and the cool breeze, everything is so pleasing that you would not want to miss it.

Being in Kumbh is fun but could be better when it comes to hassle free Accommodation. Staying in the camps gives you opportunity to interact with people from different regions which also adds to your lifetime memories.

Food is next best thing in Kumbh. You would not want to miss the mouth-watering langars and prasads (sacred offerings) that are given to the devotees as well as the sadhus during the duration.

The rituals, the colors, and the music all contribute to this striking event giving powerful vibes with devotional singing and hymns.

                                                            

Early mornings are the most sober time of day, as it is always colder than at any other  time but sunrise is also considered to be the most auspicious time of day for spiritual practices, such as yoga and meditation Every day thousands of pilgrims rise, bath and return to their camps to meditate.

At last do not miss to check the local craft markets which have an astonishing collection of painting, sculpturing, hand-crafting of designs on metal, wood, ivory, stone and clay.

                                                                 

                                                                   

India - The Land of Diversity

The tremendous and abstruse land of India is the only nation in the world with a divergency in culture, language,religions and races.
India is a nation known for its various diversifications . Every aspect of the country is phenomenal and beyond any comparison.

The history of India begins with the evolution of Indus valley civilisation which was developed in the western part of South Asia. This was the urban civilisation where people were planned and lived in well-built towns . This was the first civilisation where the world saw its genesis in India . As India was ruled by several dynasties , the battles and foreign invasions and different religions have a well contribution towards the rich history of India .
And this history has contributed well for flourishment of the culture of India .

                   

The culture of a nation resides in the hearts of the people . The culture of India is the oldest culture from the world . Culture of a country is based on its various beliefs, customs , religions , languages etc. In brief it is the way of living of the people. Indian Culture is known for its vast range of diversities , every region of the nation presents an exclusive culture . The culture of India is always classical .

India is considered as the "Land of Festivals" . Festivals of India are the essential part of country's culture . India is a Nation having numerous cultures and religions so many festivals are celebrated throughout the year. Every region has its own way of celebrating a festival with a great amusement. Festivals are the essence of Indian culture.

The traditional dresses of the country are the another result of cultural prestige . The dresses of the people diversify the different diversities of the nation. The common Indian attire of women is sari. The traditional dress for men is dhoti and kurta . As the culture and tradition varies from region to region , the way of dressing up this traditional attires also differs for varient diversities. Indian jewelry is the basic part of clothing itself for women which completes their attire and represents the traditions of every region .

As India is one of the world’s oldest cultures it has been subjected to a flood of language influences. It is a misconception that the majority of people in India speak Hindi. Though many people speak Hindi but also prefer Bengali, Telugu, Marathi, Tamil and Urdu as their first language.

Food of India is as diverse as the country . Like the culture varies from region to region cuisine of India also differs from the method of its preparation to ingredients used in it . the cuisine is differentiated in categories like northern , southern , eastern, western and northeastern . From vegetarian to non vegetarian , deserts , salads and the cuisines of every part of India is popular across the globe.

                                               

 

The Indian art of dance is peculiar in its own way . Each expression and gesture seeks to communicate emotions and ideas.
India has 8 classical dance forms . Each region has its own folk dances and music . Music is an elemental part of the nation .

India is a great destination for tourism . There are centers of attraction of every state of the country. Every monument defines the history and culture of the nation . India is slab of every kind of traveler. From the deserts to the sea every step of the journey of travelling India is worth the travel.

                                           

Paint My City

Life is a big canvas, paint it all and give your imagination a soul to live in. Art is an act of expressing your imagination and visual colors.

Street art is the form of an artwork where the visualization is presented on the publicly viewed surfaces. The main ambition of street art was born out of the need to “control visibility itself". In recent few years, Allahabad has gone under major transformation in public opinion to become a better city to walk in and promoting the slogan " UP nahi dekha toh India nhi dekha".

The Government of Uttar Pradesh is encouraging talent to take street art projects on more than 20 lakh sq.ft area, all over Prayagraj. This campaign will leave a very remarkable and aesthetic value on not only minds but also hearts of people.

Paint my city campaign is an initiative of Kumbh Mela Authority to give Prayagraj a beautiful glimpse with Indian arts covering the cultural diversity and heritage of Uttar Pradesh and Praygraj and also highlighting the mythological background of the Kumbh.

The city is getting all new face and beauty with paint my city campaign with the number of the artist working day and night collectively with wonderful plans and designs.

The campaign will add more colors to various sites and locations of Prayagraj post the completion of Kumbh Mela 2019.

Prayagraj Ardh Kumbh 2019

The culture of a nation is inhabited of its people and their minds. With this culture resides the religious beliefs of those minds. One of these beliefs is the ''Kumbh Mela or Simhastha ''. Kumbh Mela is a huge gathering of people out of faith to bathe in a sacred river. Traditionally, 4 fairs are held in different parts of India named as the Kumbha Mela.

Kumbh 2019 is going to be hosted in one of the 4 sites of the fair, Allahabad “The City of God” recently restored its  as Prayagraj. Kumbha in Prayagraj develops a picturesque vision of the Triveni Sangam, the convergence of sacred rivers Ganga, Yamuna and Saraswati in the minds of people.This Kumbh Mela is organized in every 12 years at Prayagraj (Allahabad). Millions of people assemble during this fair for the 'Shahi Snaan' at the Sangam ( the confluence of rivers) with a sense of devotion.

The last fair held in 2013 at the state was considered as the largest assembling in the world with 120 million visitors.

Prayagraj Ardh Kumbh Mela 2019, is the forthcoming Kumbha Mela to be held at the Sangam at Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh from January to March 2019. A bill is passed by the government of UP to set up an authority to oversee the mela. District officials and the Mela officers are also a part of this authority. The budget assigned by the state government is around ₹2,500 crore which is more than two times the money spent on the last Kumbh. Over 15 crore footfalls are expected by the UP government in the fair 2019. The budget is going to be spent on various areas for the arrangements of the fair to provide prime facilities to the visitors.

The logo of this Simhastha 2019 shows a lot of saints bathing in the convergence of the sacred rivers. The UP government has proclaimed that all the State government documents, letters, advertising, and hoardings must carry the new logo.

Among the so many rituals of the Kumbh, the bathing ritual also termed as Shahi Snaan is the most significant ritual of the fair. Millions of devotees are going to take part in this rituals of taking bath in the holy rivers with a belief that by submerging in the sacred water bodies, one is purged of their sins. Shahi Snaan in the sacred waters in Prayagraj Kumbh beginning from Makar Sankranti. Shahi Snan is the highlight of the simhashtha and an important part of this celebration.

Kumbh Over Years

Either belief in God is unconditional or its no belief at all. Similarly, belief in Kumbh is genuine.

Kumbh Mela or  Simhastha is where a bunch of people assemble out of faith to bathe in holy water and is a tradition been followed from thousands of years. Traditionally these fairs are held at four places: the Haridwar Kumbh Mela, the Prayag Kumbh Mela, the Nashik-Trimbakeshwar Simhastha, and Ujjain Simhastha. The Kumbh Mela is held every three years, and switches between these locations. This fair returns to each location after a duration of every 12 years.

The smell of burning joss sticks; echoes of sadhus chanting prayers; millions of people gathering to take a dip in the holy water; this is how Kumbh Melas look like.

‘Kumbh’ literally means nectar. It is difficult to say when the Kumbh Mela exactly initiated. The story behind the mela goes back to the time when the gods (devas) used to reside on earth with asuras (demons). The Gods and demons came together to attain the pot of Amrut.When the asuras got to know of the devas plan to not share the nectar with them, they chased them for twelve days.

According to medieval Hindu mythology,  drops of Amrita (the drink of immortality) were dropped during fight with asuras at four places, while transporting it in a Kumbha (pot): Haridwar, Prayagraj, Nashik-Trimbakeshwar, and Ujjain. The festival is one of the largest tranquil gatherings in the world. The origin of the festival can be found in the venerable legend of Samudra manthan.

The Kumbh Mela is held on the dates when the waters of these hallowed rivers are said to turn into nectar. The dates are calculated according to the sequence of zodiac positions of Jupiter, the Sun and the Moon. Hindus believe that those who bathe in the divine waters during the Kumbh are eternally blessed by the spiritual. All their sins are washed away and they come one step closer to the conservancy.

From a tourist perspective, the Kumbh Mela is an enduring and daunting experience! However committed arrangements are made, especially for foreigners. Special tourist camps are set up, providing luxury tents with attached bathrooms, guides, and assistance for excursions and the government is also concerned with tight security.

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