The Experience of a Lifetime Begins Here. The guru of the famous saint Paramahansa Yogananda, author of Autobiography of a Yogi, met his guru, the Mahavatar Babaji, at Kumbh Mela. This nexus of cosmic energy converges every 144 years, bringing dramatic changes in the destiny of humanity. We met the radiant Himalayan saints, sages, seers, sadhus, and yogis who make their rare appearance at Kumbh Mela in Prayag, the confluence of the Ganges, Jamuna, and mythical Saraswati Rivers. Kumbh Mela takes place during an auspicious planetary position that is believed to medicate the Ganges waters and turn the river into nectar.
Millions arrive to purify their inner self through holy bathing rituals.
Devotees are overwhelmed by the palpable spiritual vibrations that pervade the entire atmosphere. Gongs and drums beat, trumpets blare, conch shells blow and bells ring. In the midst of this cacophony, musicians and dancers perform. This unique event blends religious and cultural features alike. The crowd and confusion of buyers and sellers, the native groups in every imaginable costume.