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The much talked about Simhastha Kumbh Melatobe held in Ujjain is around the corner and unfortunately most ofusare not aware what the hype is all about?
This Mela consists of month long festivities that are held every12years by the banks of Kshipra River situated in Ujjain,MadhyaPradesh. This small city near Indore, the industrial capitalof thestate is known for its cultural diversity and rich historicsites.A lot of times people associate Ujjain with Mahakal Templesincethe divine glory of this Shiva temple is the most talked aboutbutthe city has more to offer. It not just satisfies thereligiousappetite of a visitor but also their curiosity for paststories andinterest for architectural wonders. Its neighbours suchas Indore,Dewas, Bhopal and Mhow provide extra incentive to thetourist tovisit the place. However, the attention is attracted bytheupcoming event of Mahakumbh, which every Sadhu in the countryislooking forward to attend. The story started with the “Churningofthe Oceans” when the Demigods and the Demons supposedly foughtforthe elixir, a solution to immortality. A fight which got uglyandlasted for 12 days (12 years in human time) when both thepartiesto the agreement breached the conditions and went for eachother’shalves. During this intense war, few drops of the elixirfell in 4rivers on earth resulting in availability of a minimalshare forthe humans as well. We organize a bath in these rivers toclaim ourright to the nectar in a span of every 12 years. Thisyear, thesame has been scheduled in Ujjain from April 22nd, 2016 toMay21st, 2016. It is a common conviction among the believers thatdueto position of the sun and the planets during this time, thereis aflow of spiritual energy in the water. The elixir activatesthepower of the rivers creating a direct link to heaven which isusedby the Sadhus as a connection to their spiritual selves.Millionsof devotees show up to reap benefits of this event, to feelcloseto their ancestors and attain peace. The power of meditationon thebanks of Kshipra are known to profit the soul as well as thebody.The major baths are followed by the infamous “PanchkroshiYatra”where the visitors get a once in a lifetime opportunity oflivinglife with the Sadhus, learning the secrets of a long lifewhilethey experience the pull of this transcendent energy.
Tourist attractions in and around the place include varioustempleswith intricate histories and apparent positive energies suchasHarsiddhi Devi, Chintamani Ganesh etc. One such temple isMahakal,one of the twelve Jyotirlings, the devotees of Lord Shivabelievethat this is one of the Shakti Peeths as well. Legends saythatLord Shiva decided to stay here when he came for the rescue ofKingChandrasena and that his presence can still be felt by manyluckyfollowers. Another famous temple from Ujjain is of KaalBhairava,the manifestation of Lord Shiva whose idol is known todrinkalcohol offered by the followers. Other than temples, therearemany monuments that hold remarkable accounts from the olddays,such as Bhartihari Caves, Jantar Mantar and Sandipani Ashramthatallows tourists to explore their options. Near buy citiesalsoallures a person to visit, the Khajrana temple in Indore andthestreet food definitely is a factor. So is another JyotirlinginOmkareshwar and forts in Mandu. All in all, Kumbh Mela presentsanopportunity to a tourist to experience the divine power, rawlivingof the Sadhus and meditation that helps attain peace. Thespiritualguidance provided during this time can help people focusin theirlives but it also helps them gain a different perspectivein life.People who attend the event due to reasons others thendevotion gettheir hearts filled with the joy that organized chaospaintedaround beautiful history can provide.
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