Maha-Kumbh: An Experiential Journey in Peacebuilding & Intercultural Understanding
Maha-Kumbh: An Experiential Journey in Peacebuilding & Intercultural Understanding Maha-Kumbh: An Experiential Journey in Peacebuilding & Intercultural Understanding I am deeply honoured to receive the Amrithagiri Chair for World Peace from the Amrithagiri Research Foundation (ARF). This prestigious recognition, complementing my role as UNESCO Chair for Peace and Intercultural Understanding, has inspired me to further […]
Know the Akharas Who Come To Mahakumbh
Know the Akharas Who Come To Mahakumbh Mahakumbh includes a total of thirteen Akharas participating in its complete glory and vigour in 2025. Recently Kinnar Akhara has merged with the Juna Akhara but both the Juna Akhara and Kinnar Akhara with their characteristic presence continue to be the focus point of the Mahakumbh in Prayagraj.There […]
Mark Your Calendar at Mahakumbh 2025
Mark Your Calendar at Mahakumbh 2025 Amrithagiri HimalayaThe Kumbh Mela at Prayagraj, a symbol of spirituality and unity, is renowned for its significant ‘Snan’ or holy bath dates, where devotees take dips in sacred waters believed to cleanse the soul and make the attainment of Moksha easier.The Snan, which is the most important ritual of […]
Understanding the Ritual of Shahi Snan
Understanding the Ritual of Shahi Snan Understanding the Ritual of Shahi Snan Amrithagiri HimalayaThe Shahi Snan holds immense significance as it is believed to cleanse one’s soul of all past sins and pave the way towards Moksha or liberation from the cycle of birth and death. It is the act of the ritualistic bathing of […]
The Grand Arrival of the Akharas
The Grand Arrival of the Akharas On November 3rd, 2024, the city of Prayagraj woke up to the grand entry of the Akharas to the holy city. The revered Juna Akhara and Kinnar Akhara marked their arrival, also known as Nagar Aagman, for the Kumbh Mela 2025. The Akharas are orders of Sadhus and they mark […]
A Tour Guide For Mahakumbh 2025
A Tour Guide For Mahakumbh 2025 The Mahakumbh mela is renowned for its grand religious and cultural events, attracting millions of devotees, spiritual leaders, and curious travellers from across the world. Although the key ceremonies of the Shahi Snan or the Royal Bath is the main ritual, there are also events and activities beyond that […]
Mahakumbh 2025: A Divine Call to Prayer and Connection
Mahakumbh 2025: A Divine Call to Prayer and Connection Steeped in historical and mythological significance, Mahakumbh 2025 promises to be a spiritual experience unlike any other. Held at the sacred meeting point of the Ganga, Yamuna, and the mythical Saraswati rivers in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, this monumental event is poised to unite millions of devotees […]
Spiritual Grandeur Beckons You
Spiritual Grandeur Beckons You Steeped in historical and mythological significance, Mahakumbh 2025 converges at the confluence of holy rivers Ganga, Yamuna and Saraswati. The holy place is called the Sangam at the Prayagraj city of the state of Uttar Pradesh in India. The opportunity is a never before and never again occasion for us all.Although […]