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Mahakumbh is going to start from 13 January 2025 on the Sangam banks of Prayagraj, which will continue till 26 February 2025. This is the world’s largest spiritual event, where crores of devotees, saints and VIPs from India and abroad will come to participate. The special thing about this Mahakumbh is that Lauren Powell Jobs, wife of late Apple cofounder Steve Jobs, will also spend 17 days in this event and observe Kalpavas.
Kalpavas is an important part of Mahakumbh, which is considered a path of sadhana, penance and purification of the soul. Let us understand the meaning of Kalpavas, its importance and its relation with Kumbh.
What is Kalpavas?
“Kalpavaas” is a Sanskrit word, in which “kalpa” means cosmic age and “vas” means residence.
- Purpose of Kalpavas:
- To purify the soul by staying away from worldly life.
- Deep spiritual discipline and deep connection with God.
- Paving the way for the union of soul and God.
Kalpavas is mainly performed in the month of Magh (January-February) on the Sangam banks of Prayagraj. This is not just a religious ritual, but a sacred time of restraint, meditation and penance.
Main elements of Kalpavas
1. Location:
Kalpvas is organized mainly in Sangam area of Prayagraj. Sangam is the holy place where the rivers Ganga, Yamuna and the invisible Saraswati meet.
- Apart from this, the tradition of Kalpvas is also performed during the Kumbh Melas in Haridwar, Ujjain, and Nashik.
2. Time:
Kalpvas is performed in the month of Magh from Paush Purnima to Magh Purnima. This period lasts for about a month.
3. Sangam Bath:
Kalpavasis bathe in the Sangam every day. It is considered a means of freedom from sins and attainment of salvation.
- The importance of bathing is that it purifies the soul and provides mental peace.
4. Sadhana and penance:
- Kalpavasi devotees to God, meditate, and read religious texts throughout the day.
- Restraint and penance are followed by staying away from worldly pleasures.
5. Rules and restraint:
- There is a tradition of living a simple life during Kalpvas.
- It is mandatory to sleep on the ground, eat simple food, and observe celibacy.
- It is necessary to stay away from intoxication and other disorders.
Religious significance of Kalpavas
1. Means of attaining salvation:
It is said that by taking bath in the Sangam and doing penance in the month of Magh, the sins of a person from previous births are destroyed.
2. Mythological belief:
Kalpavas is mentioned in the Vedas, Puranas and epics. It is considered a medium to obtain the blessings of Lord Vishnu and other deities.
3. Purification of the soul:
Kalpavas is a means of purifying the soul. It is considered a way to give spiritual direction to life and connect the soul with God.
Kalpavas in modern context
1. Magh Mela of Prayagraj:
Every year in the month of Magh, Magh Mela is organized in Prayagraj, where lakhs of devotees come to perform Kalpvas.
- This event becomes more grand during Kumbh and Ardh Kumbh.
2. VIPs and international partnerships:
Many VIPs, VVIPs, and international celebrities will participate in Mahakumbh 2025.
- Apple cofounder Steve Jobs’ wife Lauren Powell Jobs is being discussed across the world due to her participation in Kalpavas.
- Due to this, the global importance of Mahakumbh has increased even more.
Kalpavas spiritual experience
Kalpavas is not just a religious ritual but a lifestyle.
- This is the sacred path of union of soul and God.
- Staying away from worldly pleasures is a means to purify the soul and attain spiritual peace.
- It is an experience that helps in bringing balance to physical and spiritual life.
