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KUMBH MELA: A CONFLUENCE OF FAITH AND SPIRITUALITY
Financial Express Lucknow
|February 27, 2026
Fairs are an integral part of India's cultural traditions.
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They symbolise India's religious heritage. Each form of the Kumbh Mela—whether Ardh Kumbh, Purna Kumbh, or Maha Kumbh—holds a unique significance and allure.For centuries, these fairs have drawn millions of people, with the primary purpose of bathing in sacred rivers being self-purification, absolution, and attainment of salvation. It is a great symbol of faith, where millions of devotees bathe in sacred rivers, seek blessings from saints, and attain liberation from sins.
The Ardh Kumbh Mela is a special festival that follows ancient traditions and brings people closer to God. It is a time when devotees wash away their sins by bathing in the river. They pray, seek blessings, and listen to discourses by wise saints who share their thoughts on faith and life.
This story is from the February 27, 2026 edition of Financial Express Lucknow.
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