While #Bollywood is busy glorifying Indira Gandhi through the movie Emergency,
Let me remind you of the Hindu genocide in Delhi in 1966: when Indira Gandhi government killed hundreds of sadhus and cow protectors.
56 years ago, in 1966, Hindu organizations agitated to demand a ban on the slaughter of cows in India, as enshrined in the Constitution of India. Among others, the Shankaracharya fasted for the cause.
The agitation culminated in a massive demonstration outside Sansad Bhavan in New Delhi on 7 November 1966. As per Hindu Panchang, that day was Kartik Shukla Ashtami of Vikram Samvat, known as Gopashtami among Hindus.
Today we will tell you about Naga Sadhus in detail.
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They live in the Himalayas and caves.
Naga Sadhus are very useful among the people. They are also associated with some Akhara, Ashram or any temple, they often live in groups. Some go to the Himalayas and caves to do penance.
They roar naked in Ardh Kumbh, Maha Kumbh, wrap ashes on their body, dance and sing, play Damru Dhapli but disappear as soon as Kumbh ends. What is the truth of the mysterious world of Nagas? Where do these Sadhus come from and where do they disappear, let's know.
Know 10 amazing facts about Maha Kumbh Mela and be proud of your history!
1. The World’s Largest Religious Gathering: The Maha Kumbh Mela is renowned as the world’s largest religious gathering, with over 100 million people expected to participate in 2025. Pilgrims from India and abroad converge at Prayagraj to take a holy dip in the sacred confluence of the Ganga, Yamuna, and the Saraswati rivers.
2. Historical Significance: The origins of the Kumbh Mela trace back thousands of years to ancient Hindu scriptures. It is deeply rooted in the mythological story of the Samudra Manthan (churning of the ocean), where drops of the nectar of immortality fell at four locations: Prayagraj, Haridwar, Nashik, and Ujjain.
Did you know that there is not just one type of Kumbh Mela?
Kumbh Mela is celebrated based on the position of celestial bodies. Each Kumbh Mela has its own significance. Read more about it in this #Thread 👇
You might know that Kumbh Mela is celebrated every 12 years. Four places in India are chosen for this event, Ganga (Haridwar), Shipra (Ujjain), Godavari (Nashik) and the confluence of three rivers (Triveni Sangam) at Prayagraj. During the fair, people take a dip in these holy rivers.
But that's not all. Let's know more about it.
The Kumbh Mela is of four types,
Kumbh, Ardh Kumbh, Purna Kumbh, and Maha Kumbh. Each is celebrated based on astrological calculations. Astrologers observe the movement of celestial bodies to determine the date and year of the Kumbh Mela. Many people still do not understand the differences between these and consider them the same. Hence, we have explained the significance of each type in detail.
Do you know that like Goddess Lakshmi, Kubera is also the god of wealth and prosperity?
Once when Kubera became proud of being rich, Lord Ganesha broke his pride!
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Once upon a time lord Kubera, the god of capital, wealth, and prosperity decided to organise a grand ceremony. He decided that he will invite all the gods. Although his real motive behind this act was to brag and show off his wealth and luxurious life to others.
Lord Kubera invited thousands of gods and sages to his party including lord Shiva. To invite lord Shiva, Kubera thought of going himself and personally inviting him. The next day Kubera went to Kailash privately and very politely invited lord Shiva.