PM Modi Kumbh Snan: Why did PM Modi take the maha Kumbh bath on february 5, know the religious significance of this day
Let us know what is the significance of the maha Kumbh bath on Magh Ashtami. Why did the prime minister choose february 5 instead of major Amrit bathing days like Mauni Amavasya and Vasant Panchami.
Mahakumbh 2025 has been organized from january 13, in which devotees and saints from india and abroad are participating in large numbers. So far, more than 14 crore devotees have taken a dip in the holy river. prime minister Narendra Modi also participated in this festival organized in the spiritually and culturally important Prayagraj today, wednesday (February 5).
Many people are wondering why the prime minister chose february 5 instead of major Amrit bathing days like Mauni Amavasya and Vasant Panchami. Is this just a coincidence, or does this date have some deep spiritual significance? Let us know what is the significance of maha Kumbh bath on Magh Ashtami.
According to the Hindu calendar, this year february 5 is the Ashtami date of Gupt navratri of Magh month. The religious significance of this day is considered very special, as it is considered to be an extremely auspicious date for meditation, penance and sadhana. It is believed that the person who takes a bath in the holy river and does sadhana on this day, all his wishes are fulfilled.
Snan-daan has special significance in Magh month and the spiritual activities done during this period are considered many times more fruitful. Therefore, choosing Kumbh Snan on february 5 is not the result of any ordinary decision, but indicates a thoughtful and spiritual approach.
February 5 is also celebrated as Bhishmashtami, which is a date associated with the great warrior Bhishma Pitamah of Mahabharata. According to religious beliefs, when the war of Mahabharata ended, Bhishma Pitamah was lying on a bed of arrows waiting for the sun to move north and the Shukla Paksha. On the Ashtami Tithi of Magh month, he gave up his life in the presence of Lord krishna and attained salvation.
It is mentioned in the scriptures that on this auspicious date, bathing in holy rivers, offering tarpan to ancestors and especially offering water, sesame, akshat and flowers is extremely auspicious. By doing this, ancestors attain salvation, and the person offering tarpan also gets the blessing of salvation. prime minister Narendra Modi's choice of Kumbh bath on this day reflects his deep spiritual understanding and his reverence for indian culture.
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