Nashik Kumbh: A Gathering of Conviction and Faith

There is something mesmerizing in the ethos of Nashik which convenes millions of devotees after every twelve years. For ages, this continuous tradition has become synonymous to this pious city of Maharashtra. Yes! We are here in talking about one of the largest religious gatherings on earth. The place here discussed is the sacred city of Maharashtra, Nashik and the event is the Grand Nashik Kumbh Mela which has chosen to bestow its blessings on the people of this city after the gap of twelve years. Every time people gather in hordes just to take a dip in the Godavari River.

The tradition of Kumbhis as old as time. The very first record of celebrating this grand event has been illustrated in the reminiscences of the Chinese traveler Xuan Zang during 629-645 BC during the reign of the Kushan dynasty.

Nashik Kumbh Mela 2015:

After the gap of 12 years, Kumbh Mela is now scheduled to be celebrated in Nashik on the bank of the Godavari River. Nasik Kumbh Mela is solemnized when Jupiter and the sun mark their entrance in the Leo. As the drops of rains start pouring in the month of August, the staunch followers of Lord Shiva will hordes in the queue. The auspicious dates and time of taking a dip in the Godavari are narrated by the astronomy by the priests and abbot. The holy water of Godavari River will witness a never-ending flow of faith and conviction throughout the quarter of July to September 2015. The major dates and events of Nashik Kumbh 2015 are

Date	Event
14th July 2015	Flag hoisting of the main ceremony at Ram Kunda
14th August 2015	Flag hoisting of the Akhara at Sadhugram
29th August 2015	First ShahiSnan
13th September 2015	Second ShahiSnan
18th September 2015	Third ShahiSnan

Apart from the auspicious bath, the center of attraction of the Kumbh Mela is the Bare Saints are commonly known as Nagas who are supposedly known as staunch devotees of Lord Shiva and are quite aggressive by nature. Go to them with the utmost respect and they will give you the uttermost information and knowledge regarding the glorious history of Kumbh, any otherwise behavioral treatment meted out to them is the first and last thing they could bear upon. It is them and other sages of 14 akharas who get to take the bath followed by others. Bharat Taxi, an online car Rental Company organizes the complete tour of Kumbh Mela for the tourist visiting this place. The Nasik Kumbh Mela attracts thousands of salvation seekers every time. For getting in the religious festival car rental services in Nasik Kumbh Mela are available in the city.

Apart from this place, Nashik offers a long list of tourist destinations, which you can visit during the tour of Nashik Kumbh. Nashik is also home to one of the twelve jyotirlingas of India which is supposed to be the sacred home of Lord Shiva. Major tourist destinations of Nashik include Sita Gufaa, Tapowan, Panchwati, Kalaram Temple, PhalkeSmarak, Shirdi, and Mineral Museum.