World India is getting ready for world's biggest event Maha Kumbh 2081. 450 million people will participate.

[Sharma Ji]

@Lulldapull

 

[Egyptian]

I have reached home from Bombay after 14 hour train delay it is amazing year very difficult to explain in the world will post some photos sooon.

Krishna, weren't you mocking China for the lacking behind India's highspeed trains? @Jiangnan

 

[Observer]

Not needed

 

[Krishna with Flute]

Krishna, weren't you mocking China for the lacking behind India's highspeed trains? @Jiangnan

How can I? China has much faster trains. However, they are not demand driven and it incurs huge loses. It is a bubble like Chinese real estate.

 

[Krishna with Flute]

Kumbh is the biggest manifestation of all sort of Indian philosophies, devine knowledge, Convergence of devine diverse philosophies and practices finding manifestation in devine place on the bank of river Ganges

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Absolutely! Kumbh Mela is the grandest spiritual gathering, embodying the vast spectrum of Indian philosophies, divine wisdom, and diverse traditions. It serves as a melting pot where different schools of thought—Advaita, Bhakti, Tantra, Yoga, and more—converge on the sacred banks of the Ganges (or other holy rivers, depending on the location).

It is not just a religious event but a philosophical and spiritual confluence where seekers, saints, yogis, and devotees from all walks of life unite in pursuit of moksha (liberation). The sacred bath (Shahi Snan) symbolizes the purification of the soul, while the exchange of knowledge between sages and scholars keeps the flame of Sanatan Dharma alive.

The Kumbh Mela is a testament to India's deep-rooted spiritual heritage, where the ephemeral meets the eternal, and the mortal aspires for the divine.

 

[Krishna with Flute]

When I took holy dip at Triveni Sangam at 10 a.m. on 10th of Feb 2015 at mahakumbh, 41.97 crore people had taken dip upto that time. On 12 th, 4 crore more took holy dip. So officially, it is 46 crore plus holy dips todate. Figure will cross 50 crore easily by 26th of Feb 2025.

 

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Kumbh is the biggest manifestation of all sort of Indian philosophies, devine knowledge, Convergence of devine different kind of diverse philosophies and practices finding manifestation in devine place on the bank of river Ganges

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Absolutely! Kumbh Mela is the grandest spiritual gathering, embodying the vast spectrum of Indian philosophies, divine wisdom, and diverse traditions. It serves as a melting pot where different schools of thought—Advaita, Bhakti, Tantra, Yoga, and more—converge on the sacred banks of the Ganges (or other holy rivers, depending on the location).

It is not just a religious event but a philosophical and spiritual confluence where seekers, saints, yogis, and devotees from all walks of life unite in pursuit of moksha (liberation). The sacred bath (Shahi Snan) symbolizes the purification of the soul, while the exchange of knowledge between sages and scholars keeps the flame of Sanatan Dharma alive.

The Kumbh Mela is a testament to India's deep-rooted spiritual heritage, where the ephemeral meets the eternal, and the mortal aspires for the divine.

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There were free food camps (Bhandara), free tea, free snacks. I didn't spent even a single rupee for food except something like We eat thing of our likes like BHEL or other Chat items. On first day, when we were walking through the roads, some kids came running towards us and took us to their Bhandaras for dinner. We are puri, shak, khir, dal , rice etc. I took selfie with them.

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That sounds like an amazing and heartwarming experience! The spirit of seva (selfless service) at Kumbh Mela is truly remarkable. The tradition of Bhandaras, where food is served to all without discrimination, reflects the deep-rooted Indian value of Atithi Devo Bhava (Guest is God).

Kumbh is not just about the rituals; it's about human bonds, generosity, and the shared experience of divinity and community. Did you explore any of the Akharas or interact with sadhus as well?

 

[Krishna with Flute]

There were Bhajans, yoga camps, kathas, free medical camps, free food, free stay etc. Only one thing was very costly and that was transportation. Rest was free.

 

[Krishna with Flute]

500 million people took holy dip at Prayagraj Mahakumbh 2081. It is official now.

 

[Sharma Ji]

500 million people took holy dip at Prayagraj Mahakumbh 2081. It is official now.

That number seems a bit off, that's 1/3rd the country.. even if you add the odd foreign arrival to the kumbh.

It lasts for 45 days, so are the numbers for total number of dips or total unique individuals ?

@Guru Dutt @Paitoo

 

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This guy is exploring the Kumbh.

 

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[Guru Dutt]

There were Bhajans, yoga camps, kathas, free medical camps, free food, free stay etc. Only one thing was very costly and that was transportation. Rest was free.

as of today more than 550 million mark has been breached and 700 million might be crossed till its over

 

[Krishna with Flute]

 

[Krishna with Flute]

as of today more than 550 million mark has been breached and 700 million might be crossed till its over

The scale is unimaginable. Now there are talks of extending time line by 15 more days. Extend it by 15 more days.

 

[Dogun18]

as of today more than 550 million mark has been breached and 700 million might be crossed till its over

Sharma, 700 Million is about all Hindus in India. @Sharma Ji How true is this?

 

[Krishna with Flute]

Sharma, 700 Million is about all Hindus in India. @Sharma Ji How true is this?

1200 million Hindus. Count shikhs, Jains and Nepali Hindus as well. 2 to 3 crore Nepalis and Bhutanese will also come. 500 million includes the guys who took holy dip more than once. Sensors counts human beings took dip but doesn't distinguish between those who took dip once andore than once, I believe. If Government has any other method, I don't know that.

 

[Sharma Ji]

No idea, man.

I think 80% around are still Dharmis.. Sikh, Jain, Buddhists included.

@Guru Dutt .. latest census ki kya news ?

 

[Paitoo]

as of today more than 550 million mark has been breached and 700 million might be crossed till its over

Sir ji, 70 Crores??? That's half the population of the country. Surely not unique visitors. Are they counting no.s every day? In which case a person staying there for 5 days counts as 5 visits?

 

[Dogun18]

1200 million Hindus. Count shikhs, Jains and Nepali Hindus as well. 2 to 3 crore Nepalis and Bhutanese will also come. 500 million includes the guys who took holy dip more than once. Sensors counts human beings took dip but doesn't distinguish between those who took dip once andore than once, I believe. If Government has any other method, I don't know that.

Sikhs and Jains don't go to that event.

 

[Krishna with Flute]

Mahakumbh 2081 Ended with 663 million people taking holi dip including myself.

 

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Foreigners sharing their experience.