Kumbh Mela (Sanskrit: Kumbha Mēlā pronounced [kʊˈmbʰᵊ melaː]; lit. ' festival of the Sacred Pitcher ' [1]) is an important Hindu pilgrimage, celebrated approximately every 6, 12 and 144 years, correlated with the partial or full revolution of Jupiter and representing the largest human gathering in the world. [2] [3] [4]

2 天之前 · The Maha Kumbh Mela, a Hindu festival in India that is drawing hundreds of millions of pilgrims, is a powerful marketing tool for Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his allies.

2025年1月21日 · Maha Kumbh Mela Mythology, History, Astrology: What is the Kumbh Mela, and why is it held in four cities periodically? What is Ardh Kumbh and Maha Kumbh? What is the origin of this pilgrimage festival?

5 天之前 · A half ("Ard") Kumbh is held mid-way between two full Kumbhs. Officials say the 2025 festival is a Maha (Great) Kumbh Mela, which occurs only every 144 years, making it an even more significant event.

5 天之前 · Maha Kumbh Mela, or Great Pitcher Festival, is held every 12 years in the northern city of Prayagraj, as Hindus believe bathing in sacred rivers brings salvation from the cycle of birth and death ...

2025年1月13日 · Hindu devotees gather along the banks of Sangam, the confluence of Ganges, Yamuna and mythical Saraswati rivers during the Maha Kumbh Mela festival in Prayagraj on January 13, 2025. Vast crowds of Hindu pilgrims in India began bathing in sacred waters on January 13, as the Kumbh Mela festival opened, with organisers expecting 400 million people ...

4 天之前 · Discover the spiritual significance of Maha Kumbh Mela 2025, the largest religious gathering on earth, held in Prayagraj. Learn about its ancient traditions, rituals, and the divine confluence of millions of pilgrims in this once-in-a-lifetime event.

2025年1月14日 · What is the Maha Kumbh Mela? The Maha Kumbh Mela, or “great festival of the sacred pitcher,” is the world’s largest religious ceremony.

4 天之前 · The Kumbh Mela, which translates to “Festival of the Sacred Pitcher” (kumbh meaning “pitcher” and mela meaning “festival”), is one of the most sacred pilgrimages for Hindus and is recognized by UNESCO on its Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.

Discover the rich historical significance of the Maha Kumbh Mela 2025 in Prayagraj. Explore its ancient roots, royal patronage, colonial observations, and its transformation into a symbol of national unity and cultural heritage.