simhastha kumbhamela trimbakeshwar 
                                  2015



IN 2015-2016 SIMHASTHA KUMBHAMELLA THE GREATEST HINDU FESTIVAL WILL BE PERFORMED IN TRIMBAKESHAWAR.ALL INFORMATION ABOUT KUMBHAMELA IS GIVEN UNDER WHO WANTS TO VISIT TRIMBAKESWAR FOR SHAHISNAN IN TRIMBAKESHWAR CONTACT US.


Trimbakeshwar is abode of one of the twelve Jyotirlingas. It is situated at the foothills of Bramhagiri hills of Sahyadri ranges about 30 kms away from Nashik.The sacred Godavari originates from the Bramhagiri hills. It is said that Godavari emerges on the earth due to tapa of sage Gautma. When the Jupiter into the zodiac sign Simha and the Sun and Moon in Cancer, Simhastha Kumbhmela is held Trimbakeshwar after every twelve years.


 KUMBHAMELA IN TRIMBAKESHWAR

This Kumbh is unique as Vaishnav Akhadas and Shaiva Akhadas which bath together at Prayag, Haridwar and Ujjain, baths separately here. As a result of arrangements made by the Peshwas due to clashes between ascetics of both sects , Vaishnva Akhadas baths at Nashik and Shaiva or Sanyasis, Udasin Akhadas baths at Trimbakeshwar.

Nashik is believed to be the part of Dandakaranya, where Lord Rama lived during his exile. Trimbakeshwar is one of the twelve Jyotirlingas. The sacred river Godavari originates here on Bramhagiri hills. Trimbakeshwar is having Samadhi of shri sant Nivruttinath who is supposed to be founder of Nath Sampradaya.

MEANING OF KUMBHMELA

 Kumbh is a Sanskrit word for pitcher, also referred to as the Kalasha. Kumbh is also a zodiac sign in Indian Astrology for Aquarius. Mela means a gathering or meet or simply a fair.
The literal meaning of Kumbh /Ghata is a pitcher, but its elemental meaning is something else. Even as a symbol of pitcher, Kumbh is synonymous with holy activities as in daily life a pitcher (or kalash) is an integral part of all sacred activities in Hindu culture, and this pitcher is a symbol of Kumbh.

It is believed and mentioned in Holy Scriptures that mouth (opening) of pitcher symbolizes the presence of Vishnu, its neck that of Rudra, the base of Brahama, all goddesses in the centre and the entire oceans in the interior, thus encompassing all the four Vedas..

The Sanskrit word for Kumbh also means human body . It refers to a womb, bounty,earth, plentitude. It is a receptacle that holds life, spirits, water , Amrita,the elixir. The pitcher ,sea,river, ponds and the well are symbols of Kumbh as the water from these places is covered from all sides. The sky has the cover of the wind, the sun covers the entire universe with its light, and the human body is covered with cells and tissues. The five tatvas / elements – water, earth,fire,sky and wind symbolize the human body. Millions of devotees participate in bathing festival of Kumbh in search of eternal truth which is hidden inside the pitcher. They are bathing to discover one’s own true self, to have a glimpse of knowledge and spirituality which is symbolised by the Kumbh or pitcher

Kumbh is the confluence of all our cultures,knowledge and spirituality. It is the jamboree of renouncers ( Sanyasis, Vairagis, Udasinas), ascetics (sadhus), saints and holy men to spread the love , unity, knowledge, brotherhood, spirituality. All these values are poured from kumbh, a pot filled with nectar of life, and this kumbh never dries or goes empty. Kumbh make us realize the importance of nature, mother earth through the lyrical flow of holy rivers. It is symbol of confluence of nature and humanity. It rejuvenates the faith and gives eternal energy to our mind and body as Kumbh which never dries.

Earlier the shape of kumbh festival was small. Number of Devotees and Sadhus participating in Kumbhmela are increasing by many folds than the previous Kumbh at each place. Development of infrastructural facilities like transport , modes of communication , etc has facilitated Sadhus and Devotees across the corner of world to participate in Kumbh. It is just not a congregation of peoples or fair, instead it is festival of knowledge, spirituality, asceticism and devotion. Facilities like Sadhugram- dwelling camp, parking, health &sanitation, electric supply and water supply are provided on temporarily for millions of Devotees and Sadhus. Devotees come a long way to participate in Kumbh with utmost faith and with intend of earning holy acts. They are eager to have glimpse of Shahi procession of Akhadas.

AKHADAS IN TRIMBAKESHWAR

Shree Shambhu Panch Darshan Juna Akhada

Shree Shambhu Panch Avan Akhada

Shree Shambhu Panch Agni Akhada

Shree Panch Darshan Atal Akhada

Shree Panchayati Akhada Anand Akhada

Shree Panchayati Akhada Mahanirwani

Shree Bada Udasin Akhada

Shree Naya Udasin Akhada 

Shree Nirmay Panchayati Akhada

dates of SHAHI SNANS in trimbakeshwar

KUMBA MELA Starts on 14/07/2015 at 00.07 that is on Shaka 1937, Ashadh Neej Vadya Tritiya, Tuesday,

Shahi Snan (Princely Bathing) time of Simhasta for sadhus and mahantas are as follows

FIRST SHAHI SNAN- Shaka 1937, Shravana Shudha Poonam, Saturday, 29/08/2015.

SECOND SHAHI SNAN-- Shake 1937 Miti Shravan Krishna Amavasya, Sunday, 13/09/2015.
THIRD SHAHI SNAN- - Shaka 1937, Miti Bhadarapada Shudha Dwadashi (Wamandwadashi) Friday 25/09/2015.

Kumbhmela 2015-16 Ends on 11/08/2016 at 07.26 that is on Shaka 1938, Sharvan Shudha Ashtami (8^thday), Thursday.hada Niranjani Akhada