[Advaita-l] Why 144 year kumbh is in 2025?

[Raghav Kumar Dwivedula]

Hare Krishna Prabhuji

" the Kumbha Mela is indeed connected to the solar sign of Aquarius (Kumbha
in Sanskrit). In Hindu astrology, the Sun's entry into the sign of Aquarius
(Kumbha) marks a significant astronomical event.

The Kumbha Mela is held every 12 years, when the Sun, Moon, and Jupiter are
in specific positions in the zodiac. Specifically, the Mela is timed to
coincide with the Sun's entry into Aquarius (Kumbha) and the Jupiter's
presence in the same sign.

This alignment is considered auspicious, as it's believed to facilitate
spiritual growth, self-reflection, and enlightenment. The Kumbha Mela's
timing is carefully calculated to harness the energies of this celestial
alignment, making it a unique and sacred event."

Quoted from you-know-who... 😊

Om
Raghav

On Tue, 28 Jan, 2025, 8:29 am Bhaskar YR, <bhaskar.yr at hitachienergy.com>
wrote:

> praNAms
> Hare Krishna
>
> Additionally I have a doubt, why the name 'kumbha mela' ??  What is the
> significance of kumbha (like ardha, pUrNa and mahA kumbha etc.) here??
>
> Hari Hari Hari Bol!!!
> bhaskar
>
> BHASKAR YR
> Namaste
> I had a doubt
> Since the Prayag Kumbh is held every 12 years, every kumbh would be 144
> years after the previous kumbh.
>
> For example, assuming kumbhs have been held since a few centuries, the
> 1869 kumbh would have been held. And the 2013 kumbh at prayag would also be
> 144 years after an earlier kumbh.
>
> Unless the kumbhs are a very recent post-colonial event which commenced
> only in 1881.
>
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