MahaKumbh 2025: What Is Kalpwas In MahaKumbh? Know Its Rules, Significance, And Benefits
The unique connection between Mahakumbh and Kalpwas is deeply spiritual. It is believed that those who observe Kalpwas during the Kumbh receive Lord Vishnu's blessings.
MahaKumbh 2025: The grand Mahakumbh, considered the largest religious gathering in the world, is set to commence on Monday, January 13, 2025, coinciding with Pausha Purnima. Devotees and saints from across the globe will converge at the sacred Triveni Sangam in Prayagraj to take a holy dip and immerse themselves in faith and devotion.
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The Significance Of Kalpwas:
During Mahakumbh, many devotees observe Kalpwas, a rigorous spiritual practice believed to invoke the blessings of Lord Vishnu. While Kalpwas can be observed at any time, it holds greater importance during events like Kumbh, Mahakumbh, and the auspicious month of Magh. Kalpwas is regarded as a supreme path to spiritual growth and purification.
What Is Kalpwas?
Asccording to the experts, Kalpwas is a month-long commitment to staying by the banks of the holy Sangam while engaging in Vedic studies, meditation, and worship. Devotees practice strict penance and surrender themselves to spiritual devotion. Kalpwas during Mahakumbh is considered even more significant, as it amplifies the spiritual benefits manifold.
In 2025, Kalpwas begins on Pausha Purnima (January 13) and continues for a month, culminating on the 12th day of the Magh month. The period aligns with the Makar Sankranti transition when the sun enters Capricorn. Scriptures liken the merit earned from Kalpwas during this time to one day in the life of Brahma, the creator in Hindu mythology.
Dates For Kalpwas In 2025:
The rituals of Kalpwas will commence with the holy dip on Pausha Purnima. It will last a month, during which devotees follow a disciplined routine, participate in spiritual discourses, and benefit from the company of saints and sages.
Rules Of Kalpwas:
Kalpwas demands strict adherence to its rules. Devotees wear white or yellow garments and follow a lifestyle of simplicity and discipline. The duration can vary from one night to several months or even a lifetime. According to the Padma Purana, Maharishi Dattatreya outlined 21 rules of Kalpwas, which must be followed diligently during the 45-day period. Key rules include:
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- Exercising control over senses and showing compassion to all beings.
- Observing celibacy, abstaining from vices, and waking up during Brahma Muhurta (early morning).
- Bathing thrice daily in a sacred river and performing prayers.
- Offering donations, serving ascetics, and engaging in chanting and meditation.
- Eating one meal a day, sleeping on the ground, and avoiding the use of fire.
- Staying within the designated area and avoiding criticism of others.
- Among these, celibacy, fasting, worship, spiritual gatherings, and charity are considered the most significant aspects of Kalpwas.
Benefits Of Kalpwas:
Devotees who observe Kalpwas with sincerity and devotion are believed to attain divine blessings and liberation from the cycle of birth and rebirth. According to the Mahabharata, observing Kalpwas in the Magh month yields the same merit as performing penance for 100 years without food. The practice brings peace, prosperity, positivity, and the grace of Lord Vishnu into the devotee's life.
[Disclaimer: The content of this article is based solely on beliefs, and should be taken as general guidance. Individual experiences may vary. ABPLive.com does not assert the accuracy or validity of any claims or information presented. It is strongly recommended to consult a qualified expert before considering or implementing any information or belief discussed herein.]
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