The Maha Kumbh Mela is one of the largest religious gatherings in the world. It is held every 12 years at four rotating locations in India: Prayagraj (Allahabad), Haridwar, Ujjain, and Nashik. It is a major pilgrimage festival in Hinduism, attracting millions of devotees, saints, and spiritual seekers from around the globe.
Sacred Bathing (Shahi Snan): Devotees take a holy dip in the sacred rivers—Ganga, Yamuna, Saraswati (confluence at Prayagraj), Godavari (Nashik), Shipra (Ujjain), and Ganga (Haridwar)—to cleanse sins and attain Moksha (liberation).
Astrological Significance: The timing of the Kumbh is determined by specific planetary alignments, particularly the positions of Jupiter, the Sun, and the Moon.
The event is linked to the Samudra Manthan (Churning of the Ocean of Milk) in Hindu mythology, where the gods and demons vied for the nectar of immortality (Amrit).
It is believed that a few drops of Amrit fell at these four locations during the churning, making them spiritually significant.
About the Speaker:
Shri Paramatmananda Ji Maharaj is a revered saint and spiritual leader, holding the esteemed title of Maha Mandaleshwar in the Panchayati Maha Nirvani Akhada. The position of Maha Mandaleshwar signifies a high spiritual authority and responsibility within the Akhada tradition. As a Maha Mandaleshwar, Shri Paramatmananda Ji Maharaj is a guiding light for devotees, promoting Vedic wisdom, dharma, and spirit who holdsices.
Panchayati Akhada is one of the traditional ascetic orders (Akhadas) that play a central role in organizing the Kumbh Mela and preserving Sanatan Dharma.
The Panchayati Akhada is part of the Dashanami Sampradaya established by Adi Shankaracharya to strengthen the spiritual and cultural fabric of India.
It emphasizes renunciation, asceticism, and selfless service while upholding the teachings of Advaita Vedanta.
Maha Mandaleshwars like Shri Paramatmananda Ji Maharaj lead their Akhada’s participation in the Shahi Snan (royal bath) processions, a highlight of the Kumbh Mela.
Topics Covered:
0:00 Dr. Pragati Bandopadhyaya - MahaKumbh introduction
5:38 Mangalacharan - Pandit Vishnu Jha Shastri
9:58 Preetam Dey - Kumbh Mela's importance in Hindu Dharma and Bharat
12:20 Refernce in Rigveda
16:45 Significance of Mahakumbh
19:50 Shri Paramatmananda Ji Maharaj - importance of Kumbha in bengal
26:26 Hindus seek completeness in teertha - Journey from Finite to Infinite
32:00 Sur and Asur - Sanyam and Asuric powers
37:19 Kumbha snan at four places
45:10 Shiv as Guru, makes one realise the actual Swaroop of existence
52:00 Kumbha Snan for Self Awareness
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