Kumbh Mela derives its name from the immortalizing pot of nectar described in India's ancient scriptures. Kumbh in the Sanskrit language means "Pot", "Pitcher", "Jar" or "urn" and Mela means "Festival". The origin of the festival lie in the ancient belief in the conflict between the Gods and the Demons over the possession of the "Amrit Kumbh", a vessel filled with nectar.
After the churning of the "Kshir Sagar - The Milky Ocean" jointly between the gods and the demons, there arose a dispute between the two sides. The legend says one of the fleeing gods whisked the pitcher from his pursuers, and on his way to heaven, rested at Allahabad, Haridwar, Nasik and Ujjain, where some drops of the liquid fell.
After the churning of the "Kshir Sagar - The Milky Ocean" jointly between the gods and the demons, there arose a dispute between the two sides. The legend says one of the fleeing gods whisked the pitcher from his pursuers, and on his way to heaven, rested at Allahabad, Haridwar, Nasik and Ujjain, where some drops of the liquid fell.
No comments:
Post a Comment