Magh Mela or annual Kumbh Mela which is organized in Prayag and Haridwar every year which also has its mention in the ‘Puranas”. The Kumbh Mela is classified into three categories: The Significance of Magh Mela (Mini Kumbh), Ardh Kumbh, And Maha Kumbh The celebrations happen at the exact moment when these sites are completely engaged, as it is well thought-out to be the sacred occasion in Hinduism. It occurs periodically in 4 different locations- Haridwar, Prayagraj(Allahabad), Nashik, and Ujjain which are located at the banks of river Ganga, the confluence ( Sangam) of the Ganges and the Yamuna and the invisible Sarasvati at Allahabad the Godavari at Nashik and the Shipra at Ujjain respectively.Įvery location’s celebration is based on a different position of astrology of the Sun, the Moon, and the Jupiter. Shirshasinse: They remain in the standing position and sleep with their heads resting on a vertical pole and meditate with standing on their heads.Kumbh Mela is one of the most attractive and the biggest gathering of pilgrimages where mass gathers to show their devotion by bathing in the sacred river. Urdhwavahurs: These are the ones who have emaciated their bodies from rigid spiritual practices. 
Parivajakas: These are the people who have taken a vow of silence. Kalpvasis: These are the sadhus which remain by the river side and devote most of their time in meditation, bathing numerous times in a day and performing rituals. Moreover, constant exposure to different weather conditions makes them resistant to extreme temperatures. Nagas: These are the naked sadhus who smear their whole bodies with ash and have long hair. Below is the list of various types of Sadhus. Tourists and pilgrim visit this grand gathering to listen these men in order to gain spiritual enlightenment. Sadhus and other holy men are also an integral part of the Mela. This largest religious gathering of the world has also been recognized by UNESCO as an Intangible Cultural Heritage.
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