umbh is held in Ujjain, it is called the Simhasta. It will be held between April 9 and May 8, 2028.
As per Vedic astrology when Jupiter enters the Leo sign and the Sun transits into Aries, the amrit from the Samudra Manthan is present in the Kshipra River in Ujjain, and thus the Kumbh is celebrated there.
As per Hindu mythology, the intense battle between the Gods and the demons to capture amrit(elixir) led to the spilling of it at four places: Prayagraj, Ujjain, Haridwar and Nashik. These four cities are believed to have received the divine effect and the power of the amrit.
In Sanatan belief, the Kumbh is not only an opportunity for believers to express their gratitude to the supreme powers for bestowing life to them, it also gives them the divine blessings of the elixir.
Anuj Lahoriya, a Prayagraj-based astrology consultant, said, “It is this amrit that keeps the world in perfect symphony with good winning over evil for the greater benefit of mankind. The belief is that the power of prayers during this pious period has a significant impact in cleansing the impure and evil from the universe to maintain the balance of life”.
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Yadav has directed that all work related to the Simhasta be completed by June 2027, and that monthly reviews be held. This includes widening the roads and lanes of Ujjain which has seen a rising influx of devotees since the establishment of the Shri Mahakal Lok.
The chief minister also stressed that walking distances should be minimised and e-vehicles be deployed. Disaster and fire management are to be top priorities.
Seven major routes leading to Ujjain city have been approved to be developed as four lanes and one major route as a six lane road. The CM has directed that work on these be expedited.
These efforts tie into the state government’s aim of developing Ujjain as a major destination for global religious tourism.
In 2016, during the last Simhastha, 75 million people had been part of the month-long gathering.
There is a special emphasis on keeping the waters of the Kshipra River clean and turning it into a perennial, holy stream. A number of projects that include the construction of barrages and stop-dams are already underway to ensure that.
