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PRAYAG [ALLAHABAD]

MAHAKUMBH

When Brihaspati (Jupiter)

Transits through Brish

Rashi (Taurus) and Sun

Transits through Capricorn

(Makar -Rashi). Mahakumbh

is celebrated at Prayag.

(Month Magh)

Combination for Kumbh at

other places

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N

EARTH

JUPITER

Naga in action

Kumbh happens in every 12 Years at one place and every 3rd Year at Haridwar, Prayag, Nasik & Ujjain alternatively.

Fight for Amrit continued for 12 Dev Day which is equal to humans 12 Years.

At 4th places, where Jayant Son of Lord Indra stopped during the

snatching of Amrit, Jupiter saved the pot from demons while

Sun insured the safety of Pot

and Moon insured that Nectar does not spill.

“When ever these three planets reach the same degree, Mahakumbh occurs.”

Akhaara’s came into existance with Adiguru Shankracharya establishing 7 Akhara Mahanirvani, Niranjani, Juna, Atal, Avahan, Agni and Anand Akhara with an aim to strengthen the Hindu religion and unite those practicing different rituals, customs and beliefs.

Akharas are divided into different camps according to the concept of God they worship. Shiva Akharas for followers of Lord Shiva, Vaishnava or Vairagi Akhara for followers of Lord Vishnu and Kalpwasis for followers of Lord Brahma.

Akhadas of SanyaseesAkhadas of Sanyasees

Shri Taponidhi Niranjani Akhada Panchayati

Shri Panchayati Anand Akhada

Shri Panchadashnam Juna Akhada

Shri Panch Ahvan Akhada

Shri Agni Akhada

Shri Panchayat Akhada Mahanirvani

Shri Panch Atal Akhada

Akharas of BajrangiAkharas of Bajrangi

Shri Nirvani Akhada

Shri Digambar Akhada

Shri Nimrohi Akhada

Akharas of NirmalAkharas of Nirmal

Shri Panchayati Akhada

Shri Udasin Panchayati Naya Akhada

Shri Nirmal Panchayati Akhada

Makar Sankranti January 14, 2013 (1st Shahi Snan)

Paush Purnima - January 27, 2013Ekadashi Snan - February 6, 2013Mauni Amavasya Snan - February 10, 2013

(2nd Shahi Snan) Basant Panchami Snan - February 15, 2013 (3rd Shahi Snan)

Rath Saptami Snan - February 17, 2013Bhishma Ekadasi Snan - February 18, 2013Maghi Purnima Snan - February 25, 2013

Teertham is a pilgrimage brand of

MR. Absolute Management Services Pvt. Ltd,

It has experience being active part of

Mahakumbh 2001 (Prayag) &

Mahakumbh 2010 (Haridwar)

Tents are fitted with modern amenities blended with aura of divine presence of yogi and

religious leaders.

We have our own camp of 50 Deluxe Tents

pitched on Riverbank (Jhusi Side).

- Bathroom, Size 07’ x 14’

- Towel rack, Washbasin WC, Shower Tray, Lamp

- Main Room, size 14’ x 14’

- Twin Iron Beds, Lamp on the bed side-table, 2 Chairs, Table Lamp, Carpeted Floor, Luggage Rack, Room Heater

Location 7.5 km from Jhusi railway Station & 16 km from Allahabad Railway station.

Landmark Sadaphal Ashram.

- Daily Hawan and Kirtan

- Religious discourse and discussion

- Guided Visit to Akahada’s

- Facilitation of meeting with sadhus and naga’s

Visit Kumbh With Lot Of Devotion And Sense Of

Surrender As This Is Best Way To Feel

Divine Presence.

To Meet Sandhu And Naga’s Visit During

7th Jan To 20th Jan When All Akahada’s

Will Have Shahi Peshwai And Other Events

Where All Mandleshwar And

Mahamandleshwar Are Present.

handling pilgrims

Experience of

to arrange special meeting with

Capacity

Sadhus & Naga’s

Have Successfully hostedmany groups at

Haridwar kumbh.

Good Understanding by

Team Teerthamon

Religious matters.

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Kumbh Mela is the largest gathering of people for a religious purpose in the world.

Millions of people gather on different places for this

auspicious occasion. Kumbha is a Sanskrit word

for Pitcher, sometimes

referred to as the Kalasha.

It is also a zodiac sign in Indian astrology for

Aquarius, the sign under which the festival is celebrated.

While Mela means 'a

Gathering' or 'a meet', or simply a fair.

Kumbh Mela in Hinduism is celebrated four

times every 12 years, the site of the

observance rotating between four pilgrimage

places on four Sacred Rivers:

Haridwar

Ganges River

Ujjain

Shipra River

Nasik

Godavari River

Prayag (Allahabad)

Confluence of the Ganges, Jamuna (popularly known as Yamuna), and the mythical River Sarasvati.

Famous ancient traveller, Hiuen Tsiang of China, was the first to mention Kumbha Mela in his

diary. His diary mentions the celeberation of 75 days of

Hindu Month Of Magha (January-february), Which Witnessed Half A Million Devotee Including Sadhus,

Common Man, Rich & Famous & Kings.

For each site Kumbh Mela comes in every 12 years.

Each site’s celebration is based on particular zodiacal

positions of “The sun, the moon, and jupiter”

The holiest time occurring at the exact moment these

zodiacal conditions are fulfilled.

Bathing at this moment is believed to generate the

greatest religious merit, but the Kumbh time is

regarded as being so holy that other bathing days are

designated weeks or even months before and after this

climatic time.

Naga Sadhus The most important features

of Kumbh Mela are Furious And Exotic, Covered In Ash, Matted Hairs And Are Known As

Preserver

Of Faith.

Naga Akhadas (where naga sadhu gathers

for this occasion) are the most important historical figures of Kumbha Mela.

Naga Sadhus are people who made their living

as mercenary soldier and traders.

Apart from the akhadas, attendees at the Kumbh

Mela come from all sections of Hindu religious life. Ranging from sadhus (holy men), who remain

naked year-round or practice the most severe physical discipline, to hermits, who leave their

isolation only for these pilgrimages, and even to silk-clad teachers using the latest technology

At Prayag Kumbha to bath in the holy river Ganges

where it meets with another holy Yamuna river and

Saraswati confluence is the holiest.

Bathing in the holy waters at this auspicious time is

said to wash away your karmic debt.

Therefore, it is literally a shortcut to spiritual liberation (moksha), the liberation from the cycle of birth and

death.

Mentions have been made about the Kumbha Mela in

the Brahma Purana and Vishnu Purana,

which clearly state that a person who performs the

bathing ceremony during the month of Magh at

Prayag (Allahabad) derives manifold benefits,

which surpasses the reward obtained by performing

numerous Ashvamedha ritual.

The major event of the festival is ritual bathing at the banks of the river Ganges, Jamuna (Yamuna), and Sarasvati. Other activities include religious

discussions, devotional singing, mass feeding of holy men and women and the poor, and religious assemblies where doctrines are debated and

standardized. Kumbh Mela is the most sacred of all the pilgrimage.

Indra, the King of Devatas, while riding on an

elephant, came across a sage named Durvasa who

offered him a special garland. Indra accepted the

garland, placing it on the trunk of the elephant. The

elephant, irritated by the smell of the garland, threw

it to the ground. This enraged the sage as the

garland was a dwelling of Sri (fortune) and was to be

treated as prasada. Durvasa Muni cursed Indra and

all devas to be bereft of all strength, energy, and

fortune.

In battles that followed this incident, Devas were

defeated and Asuras (demons) led by king Bali gained

control of the universe. Devas sought help from god

Vishnu who advised them to treat asuras in a

diplomatic manner. Devas formed an alliance with

asuras to jointly churn the ocean for the nectar of

immortality and to share it among them. However,

Lord Vishnu told Devas that he would arrange that

they alone obtain the nectar

The churning of the Ocean of Milk or the Milky Way

was an elaborate process. Mount Mandarachala was

used as the churning rod, and Vasuki, the king of

serpents, became the churning rope The demons

(asuras) demanded to hold the head of the snake,

while the demigods (devas), taking advice from

Vishnu, agreed to hold its tail. As a result the demons

were poisoned by fumes emitted by Vasuki.

Despite this, the demigods and demons pulled back and forth on the snake's body alternately, causing the mountain to rotate, which in turn churned the ocean.

However, once the mountain was placed on

the ocean, it began to sink. Vishnu in his second incarnation, in the form of a turtle Kurma, came to their rescue and supported the mountain on his back.

During the Samudra Manthan by the gods and

demons, one of the product emerged from the

churning was a dangerous poison (Halahala).

This terrified the gods and demons because the

poison was so toxic that it might have destroyed all

of creation. On the advice of Vishnu, the gods

approached Shiva for help and protection.

Out of compassion for living beings, Shiva swallowed the poison in an act of self-sacrifice.

However, his consort Parvati who was looking on, terrified at the thought of his impending death,

prevented the poison from descending into his body. Thus the poison was stuck in Shiva's throat with nowhere to go, and it was so potent that it changed

the color of Shiva's neck to blue. For this reason,

he is also called Nilakanta (the blue-throated one; "neela" = "blue", "kantha" = "throat" in Sanskrit). When the heat from the poison had become

unbearable Shiva is supposed to have used his

trishul to dig for water forming the Gosaikunda lake.

All kinds of herbs were cast into the ocean and

14 Ratnas (gems or treasures) were produced

from the ocean and were divided between

asuras and gods. Though usually the Ratnas are

enumerated as 14, the list in the scriptures

ranges from 9 to 14 Ratnas. According to the

quality of the treasures produced, they were

accepted by Vishnu, the devas, and the asuras.

There were three categories of Goddesses which

emerged from the ocean;

LakshmiLakshmi, the Goddess of Fortune and Wealth

- accepted by Vishnu as His eternal consort.

ApsarasApsaras, various divine nymphs like Rambha,

Menaka(wife of indra), Punjikasthala, etc. -

given to the demigods.

Varuni or SuraVaruni or Sura, goddess and creator of

alcohol - taken - somewhat reluctantly (she

appeared dishevelled and argumentative) - by

the demons.

Kamadhenu or Surabhi Kamadhenu or Surabhi

(sanskrit:kāmadhuk)(sanskrit:kāmadhuk), , the wish-granting

divine cow - taken by Vishnu, and given to

sages so ghee from her milk could be used in

sacrifices. AiravataAiravata, and several other elephants, taken

by Indra, leader of the devas. UchhaishravasUchhaishravas, the divine 7-headed horse -

given to the demons.

Likewise, three types of supernatural animals appeared;

Likewise, three types of supernatural animals appeared;

KaustubhaKaustubha, , the most valuable jewel in the

world, worn by Vishnu ParijatParijat, , the divine flowering tree with

blossoms that never fade or wilt - taken to

Indraloka by the devas. A powerful bow A powerful bow - symbolic of the

demon's belligerence.

Additionally produced were;Additionally produced were;

ChandraChandra, the moon which adorned Shiva's head

DhanvantariDhanvantari, the doctor of the gods with Amrita the nectar of immortality. (At times, considered as two different Ratnas)

HalahalaHalahala, the poison swallowed by Shiva Shankha Vishnu's conch Jyestha - the goddess of misfortune the umbrella taken by Varuna the earrings given to Aditi, by her son Indra Tulasi plant Nidra or sloth

Additionally produced were;Additionally produced were;

Finally, Dhanvantari, the heavenly physician, emerged with a pot containing Amrita, the heavenly

nectar of immortality. Fierce fighting ensued between Devas and Asuras for the nectar.

The Naga Sadhus are

one such, who never wear any cloth and are smeared in ash. They have long matted hairs and are not at all affected by the extremes of heat and cold.

Urdhwavahus,

who believe in putting the body through severe austerities.

Parivajakas,

who have taken a vow of silence and go about tinkling little bells to get people out of their way.

Shirshasins

stand all 24 hours and meditate for hours standing on their heads.

Kalpvasis are

who spend entire month of Kumbh on the banks of Ganga, mediating, performing rituals and bathing thrice a day.

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Maha Kumbh 2013