April 15 2007

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Name of Convention: Kumbh Mela Session on: A Congregation of Hindu Leaders Venue: Columbus, OH, USA Date: 15 April 2007

In this video, The Supreme Pontiff of Hinduism HDH #Nithyananda​ Paramashivam explains to the delegates the meaning of Kumbh Mela and its purpose. Among those present were Hindu leaders in USA and the mayor of Ohio, USA. The Supreme Pontiff of Hinduism also announces the inauguration of Anna Mandir in Ohio, which serves free vegetarian Sattvic food to all.

Kumbh Mela is the world’s largest gathering in the name of faith, a Hindu pilgrimage in which seekers from all over the world gather to bathe in the sacred river of the location of the Kumbh Mela. The Kumbh Mela happens every third year in turn at Haridwar, Prayag, Nasik and Ujjain. An Ardh Kumbh Mela (one that happens every sixth year in the 12-year cycle) is held at Haridwar and Prayag in turn. Every 12 years is the Maha Kumbh, the last of which was held in 2013 in Prayag. The rivers at these four places are the Ganges at Haridwar, the confluence of Ganges, Yamuna and Saraswati at Prayag, the Godavari at Nasik, and the Shipra at Ujjain.

This massive peaceful congregation of people from all walks of life traverses the journey from their cities, towns and villages to get the spiritual experience of a lifetime, like none other. Kumbha Mela has historical, social and above all spiritual significance. It is the oldest festival that happens on planet earth and has been held for over 12,000 years. There are inscriptions and records to show that historically more than 1000 Kumbh Melas have taken place. It is the largest and non-permanent city in the world that comes to life every four years with 10s of millions of people.

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