MahaKumbh 2025: The mega Mahakumbh, known to be the most populous of congregations in the world, is anticipated to begin on Monday, 13th of January 2025 which also happens to be Ponsha Purnima Devotees and hermits from all over the world are expected to gather at the holy site of Triveni Sangam which is in Prayagraj for a holy dip in water thus summoning their absolute devotion towards their faith.

Understanding The Significance Of Kalpwas:

During the sacred period when many devote kalpwas Ma, which is said to be a Iyengar Winter Cuisine, and is believed to be a feast Emperor Vishnu here is deeply worshipped. Although Kalpwas may be performed at any time, it is especially recommended during Kumbha, Mahakumbh, and the month of Magha. Kalpwas is also seen as an effective means of spiritual enhancement and cleansing.

What Is Kalpwas?

Asccording to the experts, Kalpwas is interpreted as outdoor living. Experts agree that it means a month long immersion in an area directly adjacent to the holy Sangam and involves dip in Vedic learning, meditation and worship. Devotees deem Kalpwas during Mahakumbh even Mohar intense, for the increased efficiency in the accrual of its cherished rewards.

The period begins from the Makar Sankranti transition when the sun enters Capricorn to the 12th day of the Magh month. This is the same transition in which Kalpwas starts, and it starts from Pausha Purnima (January 13) in the year 2025. Brahma is believed to have devoted a day’s worth of time for Brahma Kalpwa which in Hindu scriptures serves as a devotion to Kalpwashing during the time period in which Sun transitions to Capricorn.

Dates For Kalpwas In 2025:

On this day along with the Pausha Purnima, a special amulets and charms will be dipped in the holy rivers and lakes marking the starting point of the one month long ardhanarishvara puja. The goal of worshippers is to embark in cleanliness, sit through enlightening conversations that will allow them to learn wisdom.

Rules Of Kalpwas:

The time period of Kalpwas is divided into six, and in each of these six, followers are required to wear a specific colored garment. Although the garments are needed to be worn according to the set color requirements, the rules are far more harder. Dattatreya compiled 21 of them in the Padma Purana which he outlined. But, the major of them are more simply defined.

Speaking The Truth And Practicing Non-Violence:

This resonates with temperance and not just for the humans, but for all animals as well. For some, waking up and getting out of bed can be the hardest part of the day.

Washing in a holy river many times a day while also praying.

With the addition of serving sages, making donations, and engaging in meditation and chanting.

Having only one meal throughout the day, sleeping on bare ground, and not using fire.

Remaining within boundaries and refraining from criticising other people.

Among these, not having sex, fasting, worshipping, attending spiritual gatherings , and charity are about the more important of features of Kalpwas.

KALPWAS IN HINDUISM – ITS OBJECTIVES, MEENING AND BENEFITS

Devotees who perform Kalpwas with such sincerity and devotion are said to be blessed with divinity and freedom from the cycle of birth and rebirth. The Mahabharata mentions that a devotee undertaking Kalpwas in the Magh month gains in merit equal to that one hundred years of fasting without any food. The practice of Kaal Karpavas brings in peace, Ishvashakti etc, in the life of the devotees.