History Of Maha Kumbh

 The Maha Kumbh Mela is one of the largest and oldest religious gatherings in the world, deeply rooted in Hindu mythology, history, and tradition. It is held once every 12 years at four sacred riverbanks in India:

1. Prayagraj (Allahabad) – at the confluence of the Ganga, Yamuna, and mythical Saraswati rivers.
2. Haridwar – on the banks of the Ganga.
3. Ujjain – on the banks of the Shipra River.
4. Nashik – on the banks of the Godavari River.

Origins in Hindu Mythology

The origin of the Kumbh Mela is linked to the Samudra Manthan (churning of the ocean) in Hindu mythology. According to legend, the Devas (gods) and Asuras (demons) churned the ocean to obtain the Amrit (nectar of immortality). When the nectar emerged, a divine fight broke out between them. During this battle, a few drops of Amrit fell at the four locations—Prayagraj, Haridwar, Ujjain, and Nash-k

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