Kumbh | the mystic world in tent city
Kumbh Mela, for majority of pilgrims, is to take a bath at Sangam, mark their presence in temples and visit camps to seek blessings of saints who are believed to descend from Himalaya only during Kumbh. A large area of Kumbh mela at Prayagraj (erstwhile Allahabad) is earmarked for camps of various Akhadas, where saints and their followers stay. These camps are the places where pilgrims gathers for discourse and sermon, seek blessings and share alms as well. This is a different and mystic world.
Kumbh Mela, for majority of pilgrims, is to take a bath at Sangam, mark their presence in temples and visit camps to seek blessings of saints who are believed to descend from Himalaya only during Kumbh. A large area of Kumbh mela at Prayagraj (erstwhile Allahabad) is earmarked for camps of various Akhadas, where saints and their followers stay. These camps are the places where pilgrims gathers for discourse and sermon, seek blessings and share alms as well. This is a different and mystic world.
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Symbols & Ensign
Spirit of Kumbh is visible in not only Mela area but
in the entire city as well - number of symbols can
be seen painted on the walls of monasteries and
temples, shops and houses. Banners and posters
and hoardings across the city seem inviting vistors
to Kumbh Mela.
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