Kumbha Mela will be held on the holy lands of Ujjain, city of Mahakaleshwar (Lord Shiva). It’s held once in 12 years famous for Sacred Bath in Shipra River.

1. Ujjain kumbh mela 2016

2. About kumbh
Kumbha Mela – The Largest Congregation of Humanity
Kumbha Mela is considered as an incredible ocean of
faith, the festival of belief. It is by far the largest
gathering for month long of pilgrims in the world with
100 million people embarking on the once in a lifetime
spiritual journey, chanting the gods above, on the
magical banks of river Kshipra. This festival will be
held in central India – on the holy lands of Ujjain, city
of Mahakaleshwar (Lord Shiva), in the midst of mystical
Sadhus (Monks), the pilgrims’ will stream from all over
the India and abroad to pray and immerge purified and
renewed from Kumbha. The journey, which will take
them into the hearts of Hinduism, its philosophy, its
belief and its traditions.
Religious Importance Of Kumbha Mela
Kumbha Mela festival is religiously most important for
the Hindus. At every Kumbha occasion, millions of
Hindus take part in the celebrations. Irrespective of all
worldly barriers of caste, creed, region, the Kumbha
Mela has wielded a mesmeric influence over the minds
and the imagination of the ordinary Indian.
The festival is visited by the most amazing Monks,
Saints and Yogis from all the traditions and sects of
India.
 An incredible Ocean of
Faith, the Festival of
belief By far the largest
gathering for month long
of pilgrims in the world
with 100 million people
embarking on the once
in a lifetime spiritual
journey, chanting the
gods above, on the
magical banks of river
Kshipra, holy lands of
Ujjain city of lord
Mahakaleshwar, in the
midst of mystical sadhus,
the pilgrims’ stream from
all over the India and
abroad to pray and
immerge purified and
renewed from Kumbha. A
journey, which will take
them into the hearts of

3. The Kumbha is a symbol for the search of the
personal soul for freedom, which ends when it knows
itself, without any doubt, as one with the Original Soul
of all Beings. Where the three constituents of the
human form (body, mind and heart) meet in the
Supreme Consciousness of this One Being, it’s the

4. About kumbh mela:
 Significance of Kumbha
Mela
 Kumbha Mela is not just a mere
festivity like famous Hindu
festivals Diwali and Holi, but
holds lot of importance for people
in India. People look up to
Kumbha Mela with highest
regard, as this event gives them
a golden opportunity to liberate
themselves from the miseries
and sufferings of life. It enables
them to take a holy dip in the
sacred water and wash away all
the sins they have committed in
the past. People come from
different parts of the country and
world to be a part of this sacred
ceremony. It is believed that
taking a holy dip in water paves
way for attainment of Moksha
(Libration).
 Sacred Bath in Kumbha
Mela
 Bathing in the holy river on the
auspicious occasion of Kumbha
Mela is the most important
activity for millions of people in
India. A large tented city is
erected and pilgrims stay at tents
owned by Pandas (religious
priests and spiritual guides) and
at various ashrams. Others will
just camp on the ground or turn
up for the actual bathing day.
Some of these bathing days are
designated “Royal,” and it is on
these days that the Naga Sadhus
(naked mendicants) parade and
bathe. On other days there will
still be people bathing and other
events and random processions.

5. Ujjain, traditionally exalted as one of the seven sacred cities (SaptaPuri)
of the Hindus, Ujjain is one of the four sites that host the Kumbh Mela,
an ancient city of temples, holy waters of Kshipra , Educational chair of
lord Krishna.
Apart from the rich tapestry of legends surrounding the city, Ujjain has
stood witness to a long and distinguished history: it was home to
legendary rulers including the renowned king Vikramaditya, great
scholars such as Yogi Matseyndranath, Yogi Bharthari, Maharishi

6.  The guests coming to the Kumbha Mela come in
search of Spiritual Enlightenment, indulging into
traditional Hindu practices such as Yoga and
Meditation in quest of soul search.
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 Ujjain Yoga Life Society is organizing a grand event
during Kumbha 2016, for more details visit
www.yogalife.co.in/seminar . Come, stay and
experience The Kumbha with us.