The word Maha Kumbh is also related to the astrological sign Aquarius, which is the 11th zodiac sign. Usually, the Maha Kumbh Mela is celebrated every three years in the four designated locations rotationally.
The date of each Maha Kumbh Mela is finalized according to the placement of the Sun, the Moon and Jupiter. The exact location is also determined according to this.
Usually, Jupiter requires 12 years to go through all the 12 zodiac signs and for this reason, the Maha Kumbh Mela materializes after 144 years. Whereas the Ardha Maha Kumbh Mela occurs in Prayag and Haridwar at an interval of six years.
When the Jupiter transit into the Aquarius constellation and the Sun into the constellation of Aries then Maha Kumbh Mela takes place in the city known as the Gateway to Gods, Haridwar. Similarly, when the Jupiter comes into the Leo, the month-long festival takes place in the Haridwar of south, Nashik and when the Jupiter transit into Leo and the Sun comes into the Aries it is held in the temple city Ujjain. Lastly when the Sun remains in Capricorn and the Jupiter in Taurus the largest gathering of the human festival happens in the Prayagraj, the Sangam city.
The Maha Kumbh Mela is the only occurrence in the world which attracts millions of devotees. It is a nice blend of astrology, mysticism, and tradition and offers a strong message to the whole world that it is way beyond the cultural differences, religious values and a connecting medium for Vashudhaiva Kutumbakam.
