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Fri 1 Aug, 2003 02:53 am
It is time for the Kumbh Mela in India again !!
A brief history and some pictures
More than happy to answer any questions (If I know them) what you all might have !!
Come, be a part of India's glorious heritage !
Hey, Gautam. I know absolutely zero about Kumbh Mela. Why not just share the history and pictures with us.
Hey Letty, the link in my post gives a brief history and pictures
Sorry, Gautam. I can never get used to clicking on the link that isn't highlighted. The fair of the faithful--intriguing and the pictures were inspirational, especially the one of the man blowing the conch. Thanks, buddy.
Yr welcome gorgeous !!
Blowing of the conch is mandatory in every hindu relgious festival, it is said that this purges the sin of the person blowing the conch and brings him closer to god vishnu.
Interesting how that tradition, blowing of the conch, has crossed cultures, Gautam. In the book, "Lord of the Flys" the young boy who possessed the conch, was the leader.
So, the god shiva is worshipped or vishnu? And why a conch shell? And what does it entail to be faithful to an indian god?
The Kumbh, as far as I am aware is not taregted towards just one god. The "samudra manthan" - the churning of the ocean to get the nectar of life was a joint effort by all gods and demons.
Some sites on conch shells and their significance...
http://www.lifepositive.com/spirit/traditional-paths/rituals/shells.asp
http://www.lifepositive.com/gallery/conch-article.asp
http://www.rudraksha-ratna.com/htm/conch.htm
oooh cool, churning the ocean..... why did the demons and gods work together?
littlek wrote:oooh cool, churning the ocean..... why did the demons and gods work together?
This is what I found on the web lil'k
wow, I really like that whole thing. What does 'yada' mean?
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