Nashik Kumbh Mela

Download or read book Nashik Kumbh Mela written by Govind Swarup and published by . This book was released on 2003 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Once every twelve years the planets align in aconfiguration eagerly awaited by millions of Hindudevotees. It is time for the Nashik Kumbh Mela agathering of sadhus, pilgrims, and tourists whocongregate for a dip in the Godavari, one of India sholy rivers. The very act of setting out for the Kumbh,the journey, the austere, often difficult stay, allculminate in this holy dip, which the faithful believewill wash away their sins. Nashik Kumbh Mela: ASpiritual Sojourn draws us into the very heart ofthis ancient festival, with insights into its origin andsignificance, and into the world of the reclusivesadhus. Govind Swarup s close-ups and magnificentaerial shots capture the essence of this immense andtime-honoured congregation.