The frequency of the Kumbh mela, 12 years, is the orbital period of Jupiter. No matter when the celebration is introduced, it would have been held every 12 years. The Kumbh is the zodiacal sign Aquarius. So, the mela commemorates Jupiter's return to the same place in the sky.
Rajesh Kochhar
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[Prof.] Rajesh Kochhar
President IAU Commission 41:History of Astronomy
Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Mohali
(Former Director NISTADS, New Delhi)
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> From: Jamal <jamaljafri@yahoo.co.uk>
>To: INDOLOGY@yahoogroups.com
>Sent: Sunday, 11 November 2012 2:00 PM
>Subject: [Y-Indology] Kumbh Mela Prayag
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>Hello Friends!
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>The (full) Kumbh Mela is going to be held at Allahabad (Prayag) this
>coming January/February.
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>I am eager to learn as to where the earliest mention of the Mela is.
>Also, has the Mela always been held in the month of Magh, or has there
>been any changes over the years in this or in the frequency (every 12
>years) of this gathering, or, indeed, in the significance of the
>occasion to Hindu, Buddhist and Jain devotees? Can someone enlighten me
>please?
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>Kind Regards,
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>Jamal
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