Tour Magh Mela

An insight into the oldest fair known to the Mankind…

‘Tour the Magh Mela’ is an experience to observe, breathe and absorb the venerable concept of the Magh Mela, this is as you make your way walking to the vast ocean of human faith and spirituality to get a comprehensive view of the very creed and philosophy of ‘Hinduism’ world’s oldest religion…

The story of Magh Mela a.k.a. Mini Kumbh Mela is centuries old. The First written evidence of the Magh Mela can be found in the accounts of Chinese traveler, ‘Hiuen Tsang’ or Xuanzang who visited Prayagraj in 644 CE, during the reign of King Harshavardhana.

Hindu mythology considers the origin of the Magh Mela to be the beginning of the Universe. The holy fair is organized every year on the banks of Triveni Sangam, the confluence of three rivers – Ganga, Yamuna and Saraswati during the Hindu month of Magh (mid January – February) for a period of 45 days.

Millions of Kalpwasis (devotees) arrive here annually to attend the grand event while staying in Flimsy Tents, Eating Hindu Meal (once a day) and performing ritual baths daily  in the waters of mighty Sangam, spending the entire month of Magh in prayers.  In Hinduism, this period is called Kalpvas and the devotees who choose to stay for the entire time are known as Kalpvasis. The devotees camp on the banks of Sangam in tents devoting their time to simple living, performing prayers and rituals besides reading religious scriptures. The Kalpvas lasts from the 11th day of the Hindu month of Paush till the 12th day of the month of Magh, a period during which the pilgrims (Kalpvasis) who take the pledge, camp on the chilly banks of the Sangam in tents devoting themselves to religious activities strictly and bathing thrice in the cold but sacred waters of the Ganga, following the principles of patience, non-violence and devotion, besides austerity during which even meals are taken only once a day. This tradition needs to be followed for 12 years non-stop for the pledge to be fulfilled.

The Magh Mela is a blessed event filled with the sense of devotion which moves like waves in the ocean. Thus emitting the very ethos of the sublime faith via vistas of; Multihued Tents, The holy Nagas (naked saints),  chanting of the Vedic Mantras, elucidations of Religious Hymns, Ancient Rituals, Spiritual Music, the harmony of Hindu Instruments and the glimpse of Royal bath with utmost passion – fills the heart of devotees & travelers aboard with great bliss.

Important Bathing Dates of Magh Mela:

• Paush Purnima
• Makar Sankranti
• Mauni Amavasya
• Basant Panchami
• Maghi Purnima
• Mahashivratri

Tour Highlights

• The Royal Bath (Shahi Snan) is the main event where the holy dip is taken by the Saints of 13 different Akharas (religious groups) in the sacred river before any other Hindu pilgrims. The devotees wake up as early as 3 am to que up to take their morning bath and wait until the Sadhus take the dip.
• Akharas and the Sadhus.
• Late Night Experience, Evening Aarti and The Langars (sacred offerings)

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