Kumbh Mela is a famous Hindu festival which is celebrated in a cycle of 12 years in which all devotees of Hindu pilgrimage come who want to bathe in the holy river. This festival is celebrated on the sacred riverbank. Mainly, there are 4 riverbanks located in India which are as Allahabad with two rivers the Ganga and Yamuna, Nashik on the banks of the Godavari River, Ujjain along the Kshipra River, In Haridwar Ganga River is there.
Kumbh Mela is considered as the most gathering event in the whole world. This festival is a part of the Intangible Humanity Cultural Heritage which is considered by UNESCO at the international level. As we are approaching the next Kumbh Mela 2025 which is going to be held in Allahabad (now known as Prayag Raj) we need to be aware of the top facts about the Kumbh Mela.
List Of Top 10 Facts About Kumbh Mela:
Let’s understand the various facts about the Kumbh mela marking it as an extraordinary event in the Hindu calendar which will help us to get a better idea to visit Kumbh Mela 2025:
- Global Spiritual Gathering: Kumbh Mela festival is referred to as the largest gathering festival held globally in which many Hindu devotees visit for the holy bath in the sacred river. Devotees come globally from every corner of the world to be part of this festival and this is a once-in-a-lifetime moment, creating unforgettable moments.
- UNESCO Recognition: This festival is considered globally as a cultural significance, this is the main reason UNESCO has added this festival in their Intangible Humanity Cultural Heritage. This festival is not only famous in India but also praised worldwide.
- Spiritual Purification: There is a belief in this festival that people come here to remove their sins by taking a dip in a sacred river in this festival and taking spiritual blessings. This whole process is known for its spiritual purification.
- Sacred Rivers: There are a total of four rivers in which devotees from all around the world come here and take dip in holy rivers. There are mainly four main rivers which are Ganga, Yamuna, Godavari, and Kshipra; each location is where holy rivers meet.
- Employment Creation: As we discussed above there are very mass gatherings during Kumbh Mela which creates many job opportunities. Many tourists come not only from India but globally also. Hence, it increases the demand and that’s how people get the opportunity to earn in this festival.
- Temporary Cities: These cities are made to which are also called Kumbh Nagari to manage the large number of devotees who come to this holy festival. This requires a large space and is well-planned to manage all this.
- Guinness World Record: Kumbh Mela has made a world record of gathering the most number of people at a single place in a festival in the year 2013. It’s around 30 million people come at single day for this holy bath in Allahabad (now Prayag Raj)
- Cultural and Spiritual Diversity: In Kumbh Mela, people from different backgrounds, different places, and different castes like sadhus, saints, and spiritual leaders come here to remove their sins. This festival showcases the rich Indian culture and spirituality of the country.
- World-Class Facilities: Excellent facilities are provided during Kumbh Mela. There was a proper arrangement of tents, toilets, a clinic, and proper security to manage all the pilgrims who came from every corner of the world to witness this incredible event.
- Historical significance: Kumbh Mela has a history back around 2000 years old. This festival was first introduced in the book of Chinese traveler Hiuen Tsang, who visited in the time of Harshvardhan. And you will also find significance in other books like Bhagavata Purana and Mahabharata, etc.
Tour Plan For kumbh Mela 2025:
Kumbh Mela is a symbol of unity where all people around the world come here to experience the power of Indian culture. Many tourists are waiting for the right moment to come and visit this mega festival. The next kumbh mela will come next year in 2025. To get a wonderful experience and gather all the information about this festival. Noble House Tours Pvt. Ltd. invites you to become a part of this beautiful facility and witness this cultural and spiritual significance.
Kumbh Mela is a beautiful opportunity to come and remove your sins which brings one step closer to salvation. As we look forward to the approaching 2025 Kumbh Mela provides you an opportunity to plan your trip to visit once in your lifetime. Get proper guidance and do proper research about this festival to get a clear idea which will help you in this festival when you visit. Moreover, if you go with Noble House Tours Pvt. Ltd. you don’t have to face any difficulty on this trip. With the help of their expert team, you will be able to get proper guidance and a clear roadmap towards your journey from tickets to hotels, and a proper tour guide will be there to provide you with every single information that you should know about.
