ADVERTISEMENT
site_logo
  • Campus
  • Happening
  • Opinion
  • People
  • News
  • #BeInspired
  • Careers
  • 40 under 40
  • Exams
  • What The FAQ
  • Videos
    • Straight Up
    • Odisha Literary Festival 2020
    • Campus Convo
    • Careers After Corona
    • Express Expressions
    • Q&A With Prabhu Chawla
    • ThinkEdu Awards 2020
  • edex_worksEDEXWORKS
ADVERTISEMENT
Kumbh Mela

Published: 17th April 2021     

What the FAQ: What is the Kumbh Mela? Did it always attract such huge crowds?

Kumbh Mela has been on the news for a few days after lakhs attended the festival flouting all COVID SOPs

Edex Live
Edex Live
f_icon t_icon i_icon l_icon koo_icon whatsapp_icon email_icon

Share Via Email

What_the_FAQs_1

What the FAQ

The 2021 Kumbh Mela at Haridwar saw millions attend it, despite a massive rise in the number of COVID cases in the country. Even though there was a lot of criticism, pictures show lakhs of maskless people gathered at the bank of Ganga to celebrate the festival. We look at its historical importance.

What is the Kumbh Mela exactly?


Kumbh Mela is a Hindu festival, celebrated on the river banks to celebrate the revolution of the planet Jupiter. The planet takes approximately 12 earth years to complete a circle of revolution.


Is the Kumbh Mela held once a year?

There are three types of Kumbh Melas, the Purna Kumbh Mela that occurs every 12 years at a site, the Ardh Kumbh Mela that happens every 6 years and the Maha Kumbh, which happens after every 144 years. The Kumbh melas are held in four sites majorly — Allahabad, Haridwar, Trimbak-Nashik and Ujjain. Taking a dip in the river is considered as an important part of the ritual.

What is the History and mythology behind holding the Kumbh Mela>
 

It is believed that Hindus started celebrating the Kumbh from the eighth century AD, after Adi Shankara began his efforts to start major Hindu gatherings for philosophical discussions and debates.

Is this the first time that a Kumbh Mela saw such a large crowd?

No. Every Kumbh Mela attracts lakhs of pilgrims from across the world. There are even accounts of crowds attending it from Islamic conquerer Timur's time. In 1820, a stampede at the Haridwar Kumbh Mela killed around 500 people. The only time where the attendance had reduced was in the 1940s when there were speculations of Japan planning to bomb the site.
 

 
telegram
TAGS
Kumbh Mela FAQ

O
P
E
N

ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
telegram
ADVERTISEMENT
Write to us!

If you have campus news, views, works of art, photos or just want to reach out to us, just drop us a line.

newsletter_icon
Mailbox
edexlive@gmail.com
fb_icon
Facebook
twitter_icon
Twitter
insta_icon
Instagram
ADVERTISEMENT
Facebook
ADVERTISEMENT
Tweets by Xpress_edex
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT

FOLLOW US

Copyright - edexlive.com 2021

The New Indian Express | Dinamani | Kannada Prabha | Samakalika Malayalam | Indulgexpress | Cinema Express | Event Xpress

Contact Us | About Us | Privacy Policy | Terms of Use | Advertise With Us

Home | Live Now | Live Story | Campus Trip | Coach Calling | Live Take