What Makes Kumbh Mela Part of UNESCO’s Intangible Cultural Heritage List
The largest human confluence of Hindu saints and devotees, Kumbh Mela is the oldest religious fair of Hindus held after every twelve years in one of the four sites, Nashik, Ujjain, Haridwar and Allahabad in rotation. Read More: https://indiantravelservices.wordpress.com/2018/09/24/what-makes-kumbh-mela-part-of-unescos-intangible-cultural-heritage-list
The largest human confluence of Hindu saints and devotees, Kumbh Mela is the oldest religious fair of Hindus held after every twelve years in one of the four sites, Nashik, Ujjain, Haridwar and Allahabad in rotation.
Read More: https://indiantravelservices.wordpress.com/2018/09/24/what-makes-kumbh-mela-part-of-unescos-intangible-cultural-heritage-list
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enounced the material world and live in caves. These Sadhus come out<br />
<strong>of</strong> their caves only to be a part <strong>of</strong> this religious event.<br />
Astrological and Scientific relevance<br />
One <strong>of</strong> the foremost things about the <strong>Kumbh</strong> <strong>Mela</strong> which garners<br />
attention from all corners <strong>of</strong> the world is its alliance with astronomy<br />
and science. The dates for the fair are determined by observing the<br />
planetary positions. It is believed that when planet Jupiter enters a<br />
particular astrological sign, the water and air <strong>of</strong> the four holy cities<br />
Prayag, Haridwar, Ujjain and Allahabad, acquire magical powers which<br />
are known to cleanse a person <strong>of</strong> all his sins if he takes the holy dip in<br />
the rivers on the auspicious days. The venue for the upcoming <strong>Kumbh</strong><br />
<strong>Mela</strong> is also decided by studying the position <strong>of</strong> planets in the<br />
astrological signs.
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