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00:00Mahakambh, 2025, a 12-year cycle explained Mahakambh's link to the Samadramanthan myth.
00:12Mahakambh is connected to the mythical churning of the ocean.
00:15Gods and demons churn the ocean, producing gems and a nectar of immortality.
00:22Gods and demons clash over the nectar, a struggle arose between gods and demons for the nectar.
00:28To protect it, Vishnu entrusted it to Garuda.
00:33Why Mahakambh is held in these four places?
00:36Garuda flew with the nectar, drops fell on four places, Prayagraj, Haridwar, Ajain and Nashik.
00:42Kambh Mela is held here every 12 years.
00:47Why every 12 years?
00:48The 12-year cycle is based on mythology and astrology.
00:52The battle for nectar lasted 12 divine days.
00:57Twelve divine days equal 12 earth years.
01:00These 12 divine days are equivalent to 12 earth years.
01:04Planetary positions, especially Jupiter, determine Kambh Mela dates.
01:11When is Kambh in Prayagraj?
01:12Kambh Mela is based on planetary alignments.
01:15It's in Prayagraj when Jupiter is in Taurus and the Sun is in Capricorn.
01:22When is Kambh in Haridwar?
01:24When Jupiter is in Aquarius and the Sun is in Aries.
01:30When is Kambh in Nashik?
01:31When both Jupiter and the Sun are in Leo.
01:36When is Kambh in Ajain?
01:38When Jupiter is in Leo and the Sun is in Aries.