Maha Kumbh is one of the biggest and major spiritual gathering happening in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh. It stated from January 14 and it has almost come to an end and last 9 days are left to take a holy dip in Sangam (Ganga, Yamuna and Saraswati). Usually it comes in every 12 years but this time due to rare planetary positions, it is happening after 144 years so all the Saatani Hindus or anyone irrespective of caste, religion, anyone, who have deep faith in Ganga Maa and Lord Shiva, can take a holy dip in the sacred water and gain the maximum benefits from that. Millions of people across the world, have already visited the holy place.
Now, as we all know that just 9 days are left and Maha Kumbh will end on Mahashivratri, which will occur on February 26th so here we are going to mention few ways by which you can gain the maximum benefits of this biggest event and make your visit worth:
7 Ways to gain maximum spiritual benefits during Maha Kumbh:
1. Rudrabhishekam
Make a Shivling Kumbh and perform Abhishekam (religious bathing) using holy water, milk, honey, ghee, and sugarcane juice. To honor Lord Shiva, recite the Rudram from the Yajurveda.
2. Maha Mrityunjaya Homa
For health, longevity, and freedom from life's challenges, perform a fire ceremony while reciting Lord Shiva's Mrityunjaya mantra.
3. Chant Shiva Sagasranama
For divine favor and blessings, recite the 1,000 names of Lord Shiva while performing archana, or ritual offerings.
4. Chant Mantra
Manamrityning Mantra Chanting at Maha Kumbh For protection and healing, recite the mantra 108 or 1,008 times while focusing on Shiva.
5. Shivling Pooja
Create a Shivling out of clay or mud, worship it fervently, and offer it in the Ganga's sacred waters.
6. Pooja for Shivratri
On the last day of Mahashivratri, devotees can observe a fast and must do full-night vigil with meditation, prayers, and Lord Shiva-focused bhajans.
7. Annadanam (Food Offering)
As a sign of seva (selfless service), food is offered to pilgrims and the poor in the honor of Lord Shiva.