The movement of planets changed the calendar of 100 years, will devotees take a dip in Haridwar and Nashik at the same time?

News India Live, Digital Desk: Kumbh Mela in India is not just a fair, it is an ocean of faith of crores of people in which everyone wants to take a dip in their sins and virtues. Since childhood, we have been hearing that Kumbh Mela returns every 12 years. This was a rule that we considered set in stone. But, what if I told you that this old math could go haywire in 2027?

Yes, a new debate is going on these days in the circles of astrology and among sages and saints. The buzz is that in the year 2027, such a rare alignment is taking place that Kumbh Yoga can be formed simultaneously or at a very short distance in both Haridwar and Nashik.

Let us solve this problem in simple language instead of heavy words of astrology.

Why did this confusion arise?

Actually, the dates of Kumbh Mela are not decided by calendar dates (1, 2, 3…) but by planetary movements. The biggest role in this is of ‘Dev Guru Brihaspati’ (Jupiter).

The rule says that when Jupiter comes to ‘Aquarius’, Kumbh is celebrated in Haridwar and when he goes to ‘Leo’, ‘Simhastha Kumbh’ is celebrated in Nashik.

Usually, it takes time to move from one zodiac sign to another, due to which there remains a gap in the matches. But in 2027, the movement of the planets is such that astrological calculations are indicating two big events in the same year. It is like two different trains arriving at the station at the same time.

Are the old rules broken?

It is not that the rules have been broken, but nature has changed its course. Experts say that according to astronomical calculations, the transit of Jupiter is happening in such a way that the timings of Simhastha Kumbh of Nashik and Kumbh of Haridwar are clashing with each other or are coming exactly around.

If this happens, it will be a historic event to witness in our lifetime. Earlier, in 1938 or even before, there had been mild discussion of such a coincidence, but not so clearly.

What should devotees do now?

Now the biggest question before the devotees is “Where should we go?” On one side is the Godavari bank of Nashik and on the other is the Ganga Mother of Haridwar.

At present, Akhil Bharatiya Akhara Parishad and big scholars are sitting and studying the almanac. They will decide how to keep the main dates of bathing (Shahi Snan Dates) so that there is no stampede and the saints can register their presence at both the places.

One thing is certain, the year 2027 is going to be recorded in the history of religion and astrology. This is not a confusion, but can be a double bonus for the devotees. Now it will be interesting to see what the final decision is. Till then, just accept that God is giving us more opportunities to paint in the colors of faith!