Astrological Significance

The story of Samudra Manthan is a cornerstone of Hindu mythology, symbolizing the eternal quest for knowledge, balance, and immortality. Narrated in the Bhagavad Purana, it recounts the churning of the cosmic ocean by the Devas (gods) and Asuras (demons) to obtain Amrit, the nectar of immortality. As the celestial beings carried the Amrit to the heavens, it took 12 divine days to complete the journey. This divine timeline, where one day of the gods equates to one human year, forms the basis of the Kumbh Mela being celebrated every 12 years.

The alignment of celestial bodies during the Kumbh Mela is said to reflect the cosmic events of Samudra Manthan, adding a spiritual dimension to the festival. Pilgrims believe that during these alignments, the rivers are charged with divine energy, making the act of bathing a path to spiritual purification and enlightenment. The festival not only embodies the mythology but also connects it to human life, blending cosmic significance with earthly devotion. This sacred convergence of mythology, astrology, and faith is what makes the Kumbh Mela a truly transformative experience.

In continuation to the astrological calculation, the event of Kumbh takes place as per the following astrological positions:

When Jupiter enters the Aquarius constellation along with the Sun moving in to the Aries constellation, the Kumbh festival is held at Haridwar.
When Jupiter moves in to Leo, the Kumbh festival is held at Nasik on the banks of Godavari.
In the event of Jupiter moving in to Leo and the Sun entering Aries, the Kumbh festival is held at Ujjain.
When Jupiter enters Libra and the Sun and the Moon remain together on Kartik Amavasya (8th month of Hindu year) then also the Kumbh Festival is held at Ujjain.
When Jupiter, the Sun, and the Moon enter Cancer on lunar conjunction (Amavasya), then also the Kumbh Festival is held on the banks of river Godavari.
When Jupiter enters the Aries constellation and the Sun and the Moon are in Capricorn constellation, the Kumbh festival is held at Prayagraj on the new moon day.
When the Sun is in Capricorn and Jupiter moves into Taurus, the Kumbh festival is held at Prayagraj.