Celebration

aridha kumbha mela - This is about celebration of Hindu Fistival in India.It is celebrated at the confluence of three rivers Ganga,Yamuna and Saraswathi. Saraswathi is not to be seen now and is mystical. Do you know about this event where millions of people come on pilgrimage and take holy dip in the holy waters ? I shall add more during interaction with my MyLot friends, join me in discussion.
India
January 3, 2007 5:15am CST
This is an holy event in India where millions of people all over the world come to take a holy dip in the waters.
3 responses
pvleroux
@pvleroux (606)
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3 Jan 07
I realy feel sorry and sad for them.
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hariharbhat
@hariharbhat (1312)
• India
3 Jan 07
It is better if you try to find out what it is.Till then you can reserve your comments.
pvleroux
@pvleroux (606)
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3 Jan 07
I knopw what it is. That is why I make my comments. myLot is where you want comments so if you dont want to hear other views then dont post.
hariharbhat
@hariharbhat (1312)
• India
3 Jan 07
Wonderful, This is how you honour the traditions and rituals of the people, where you cannot live with others' opinion.The present senario of confrontation is because of the contributions of the people like you. This is the begining and the end is where Osama Bin Laden,Saddam Hussein and Hitler have and had their haydays. The two streams of the same river never meet !!!!!!!
fluffleshark
@fluffleshark (810)
• Ireland
3 Jan 07
I've always wanted to attend the Khumba Mela! I think it would be an incredible experience. I know this may sound silly though, but aren't some people worried about the level of pollution in the Ganges? Or does the fact that the river is so sacred override any danger? Have you attended the Khumba Mela ever Hariharbhat? And I also have also wondered - does it take place only in the Ganges, or also in other rivers or bodies of water?
hariharbhat
@hariharbhat (1312)
• India
3 Jan 07
Friend, I didnot attend anytime. I am surprised at the strong belief the people have. See if you have inclination to study the past, since 100 years there is continuous onslaught on the traditional beliefs in every religion but the followers are increasing year by year. Is it because of the uncertainty of life on this earth ?
fluffleshark
@fluffleshark (810)
• Ireland
3 Jan 07
Sorry UI see I spelt it wrong - Kumbha Mela
fluffleshark
@fluffleshark (810)
• Ireland
3 Jan 07
Maybe - interesting thought. Yes I think religion does definately have a lot to do with a sense of security. I find different religions very interesting though.
samson1967
@samson1967 (7414)
• India
3 Jan 07
Kumbha Mela........ considered as very holy and all the sages/rishis/saints of all rank will gather to celebrate this great event. Great souls like Lahiri Mahasaya and Yukteshwar Giri have met the immortal Babaji during Kumba Mela.
hariharbhat
@hariharbhat (1312)
• India
3 Jan 07
Samson hats off to you. Yes we are required to know the developments and traditions of different religion. I can make out and say with all confidence that our (you and I) thoughts are sailing in the same boat. Yes you are right about this event.