Mahakumbh 2025: Mahakumbh is the biggest fair of Sanatan Dharma. Lakhs and crores of people from all over the country and the world come to this fair. Akharas are the main center of attraction in Mahakumbh. During this period, the Peshwai and Nagar Pravesh of the Akharas take place. All Akharas have their own role. Mahakumbh 2025: Sadhus and saints are entering the Akhara in Prayagraj. Let us know which is the biggest arena of Mahakumbh.
- Mahakumbh starts – 13 January 2025
- Maha Kumbh ends – 26 February 2025
What is the arena? (What is Akhara)
On hearing the name Akhara, the picture of wrestling comes to mind, but in the context of sages and saints, Akharas can in a way be called monasteries of Hindu religion. Akhara is a group of sadhus who are adept in weaponry.
Who started the Akhara?
Akharas were started by Adi Shankaracharya. It is said that he had formed an organization of sages adept in weaponry to protect Hindu religion. At present there are a total of 13 Akharas, which are divided into 3 categories: Shaiva, Vaishnav and Udasin.
how many arenas are there
- Shaiva Akhara- There are total seven Akharas of Shaiva sect. His followers worship Lord Shiva.
- Vaishnav Akhara – There are three Akharas of Vaishnav sect, which worship Lord Vishnu and his incarnations.
- Sadistic Arena – Udasin sect also has three Akharas, the followers of this Akhara worship ‘Om’.
Which is the largest arena in Mahakumbh?
- Shri Panchadashnam Juna Akhara is considered to be the biggest Akhara of Shaiva sect. Maha: It was established in 1145 in Karnaprayag, Uttarakhand.
- The presiding deities of this Akhara are Shiva and Rudravatar Dattatreya. Its headquarters is in Varanasi.
- This Akhara is especially known for Naga Sadhus. The highest number of Naga Sadhus are found in this Akhara. There are about 5 lakh Naga Sadhus and Mahamandaleshwar Sanyasis in it.
- The Acharya of this Akhara is Mahamandaleshwar Swami Avadheshanand Giri Maharaj and the international patron is Shri Mahant Harigiri.
- The Peshwai of Juna Akhara is like the pride and honor of Maharajas. Many types of splendor including the golden chariot are seen in it. Elephants are also involved in the Peshwai of this Akhara.
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