Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath unveiled the new multi-colored logo for Mahakumbh 2025 at an event. Kumbh Mela, recognised by the UNESCO as an ‘Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity,’ is regarded as the world’s largest peaceful gathering of pilgrims.
Features
Design Elements
- Features a temple, a seer, an urn, the Akshayvat tree, and Lord Hanuman.
- Embodies the confluence of nature and humanity in the Sanatan civilization.
Spiritual Significance
- The event is recognized by UNESCO as an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.
- With Motto: “Sarvasiddhipradah Kumbhah” (Kumbh bestows all types of spiritual powers).
- The Maha Kumbh is a significant social and religious festival that brings together devotees from around the world.
- This inclusion highlights the spiritual and geographical importance of Prayagraj in the Maha Kumbh’s rich tradition.
Participation
- Symbolizes participation from sadhus and saints across India, depicted in the logo by a sadhu blowing a conch.
Religious Sites
- Incorporates key religious sites along the Sangam Nagari and reflects traditions of Sanatan Dharma.
Amrit Kalash Symbolism Representation
- Mouth: Lord Vishnu
- Neck: Rudra
- Base: Brahma
- Middle: Represents all goddesses.
- Water: Embodies the entire ocean.
Geographical Importance
- Highlights the Triveni Sangam, the confluence of the Ganga, Yamuna, and Saraswati rivers.
- A live satellite image of the Sangam is included in the design.
About Maha Kumbh 2025
- The Maha Kumbh 2025 is a significant Hindu event that attracts millions of devotees worldwide.
- Kumbh Mela 2025 is scheduled to take place from January 14 to February 26, 2025, at Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, where devotees across the world will celebrate faith, tradition, and cultural heritage.
- This grand festival is celebrated every twelve years and is marked by a series of ritual baths in the sacred rivers, particularly at the confluence of the Ganges, Yamuna, and the mythical Saraswati.
Historic Reference
In ancient history, the first documented reference to the Kumbh Mela dates back to the sixth century, when the Chinese traveler Xuanzang (Hüan-Tsang) noted a massive gathering of people on the banks of the Ganges.
There mainly four main Kumbh Melas:
- Kumbh Mela: Occurs every four years at one of the four designated locations.
- Ardh Kumbh Mela: Celebrated every six years and takes place only in Allahabad and Haridwar
- Purna Kumbh Mela: Organized after 12 years based on planetary positions.
- Maha Kumbh Mela: The largest and most significant of these gatherings, held at Prayagraj after 144 years upon completion of 12 Purna.