Ujjain! As soon as we hear the name, a sense of spirituality raises its head inside our mind. This city is reputed for the grandeur associated with the Kumbh Mela celebrated here after every 12 years. Ujjain is situated at the centre of India, on the banks of river Kshipra, where bathing for purification from sin takes places. Over the years Ujjain has witnessed this Simhasth Kumbh Mahaparv. The next Simhasth Kumbh Mahaparv is going to be held in 2016.
Pilgrims Bathing In Sacred Shipra River, Kumbh Mela Ujjain
Naga Sadhus Bathing In Sacred Shipra River, Kumbh Mela Ujjain
Kumbh fair is a gathering of Hindu mass celebrated at the river Kshipra. It is believed that all the sins of the peoples will be washed away if you take a holy dip in this holy river during the Kumbh Mela.
Kumbh mela is the most sacred of all the pilgrimage of Hindus. The most important event of the Kumbh mela is religious bathing in the river in which ever city it is being held. Naked saints or Sadhus can be seen during Kumbh mela other activities include religious gathering of holy men and women, religious discussion and devotional singing.
Naga Sadhus – Simhasth Kumbh Mela, Ujjain
There are two types of Kumbh Mela celebrated in India, The Ardh (half) Kumbh and Purna (Complete) Kumbh. The Ardh Kumbh is celebrated every six years while Purna Kumbh is celebrated every twelve years. The Ardh Kumbh takes place in Haridwar and Allahabad where Purna Kumbh takes place in four places Haridwar, Allahabad, Ujjain and Nashik.
Naga Sadhus – Simhasth Kumbh Mela, Ujjain
Simhasth Kumbh Mahaparv event is completely depends on planetary motion of planet Jupiter and the Sun. When Jupiter and the sun both fall in zodiac Scorpio the fair is held in Ujjain. Their auspicious dates for bathing in every Kumbh are calculated well before according to a special astrological combination of sun, moon and Jupiter.
In this year 2016 Ujjain is going to host the Simhasth Kumbh Mahaparv. So do not miss the opportunity to purify your soul and remove all your sins.
Yogi Babas during Ujjain Kumbh Mela
According to the history Kumbh mela is originated from the story of Samudra Manthan or Churning of ocean of Milk, between Gods and demons. During churning when Kumbh of nectar appeared, the flight between Gods and demons had begun in the sky for twelve days and twelve nights. During the battle, Lord Vishnu incarnates as Mohini-Murthi appeared and tooka way the Kumbh of nectar. While running away with the Kumbh of nectar pouring drops of amrita at four places Allahabad, Haridwar, Ujjain and Nasik. That show Kumbh mela is celebrated in four places.
Sadhu performing Yoga during in Ujjain Kumbh Mela
Simhastha 2016 will begin on 22nd of April and will continue till 21st of May. People come from all over the world to join the Kumbh fair to see the rituals.
Ujjain (Simhastha) Mahakumbh 2016 Schedule
Mahakumbh ommence 22nd April 2016 (Friday)
Pancheshani Yatra during 01st to 05th May 2016
Vaishakh Krishna Amavasya 06th May 2016 (Friday)
Shukla Tritiya 09th May 2016 (Monday)
Shukla Panchami 11th May 2016 (Wednesday)
Mohini Ekadashi 17th May 2016 (Tuesday)
Pradosh 19th May 2016 (Thursday)
Poornima 21st May 2016 (Saturday)
So come and dipped your soul in the holy water of the river Shipra.
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