Simhastha Kumbhmela

When Gods and Demons churned the ocean, along with diamonds, Amrit Kumbha (Urn containing Nectar) were recovered. Lord Indra's son Jayant was appointed to guard and deliver the same in heaven. He was helped by Sun , Moon, Saturn and Jupiter. On there way to heaven Gods were attacked 4 times by the evil spirited demons. Gods were successful in retaliating the attacks and placed the Kumbha on earth for each attack. The four places where the Kumbha was placed are Nasik, Haridwar, Prayag (Alhabad), Trimbakeshwar and Ujjain.

Kumbha Parva or Mela is celebrated according to the celestial alignment of zodiac signs, with Jupiter, this is because Jupiter was in alignment with some signs at the time when Kumbha was plased at above said four places.

Kumbha mela is celebrated at only four above mentioned places. According to astrological studies kumbha Parva is connected with Kumbha Rashi, i.e. Aquarius and kumbha yoga.

Timings of Trimbakeshwar Sinhastha

1. Simhastha Kumbhmela Starts on 14/07/2015 at 00.07 that is on Shaka 1937, Ashadh Neej VadyaTritiya,Tuesday.
1. 2.Ends on 11/08/2016 at 07.26 that is on Shaka 1938, Sharvan Shudha Ashtami(8thday), Thursday.
1. 3.First Shahi Snan - Shaka 1937, Shravana Shudha Poonam, Saturday, 29/08/2015.
1. 4.Second Shahi snan - Shake 1937 Miti Shravan Krishna Amavasya, Sunday, 13/09/2015.
1. 6.Third Shahi snan - Shaka 1937, Miti Bhadarapada Shudha Dwadashi (Wamandwadashi) Friday 25/09/2015.
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