Hello Prof Kochhar!
Thanks for the information. So Kumbh is Sanakrit for Aquarius!
Now, NASA's web site gives 11.863 years as the time Jupiter takes to go
round the sun. From my calculations, this is around 50 days short of 12
years. Am I missing something here? Are there other astronomical
phenomena to be taken into account here?
Kind Regards,
Jamal
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> 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.
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> 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@...
> >To: INDOLOGY@yahoogroups.com
> >Sent: Sunday, 11 November 2012 2:00 PM
> >Subject: [Y-Indology] Kumbh Mela Prayag
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> >Hello Friends!
> >
> >The (full) Kumbh Mela is going to be held at Allahabad (Prayag) this
> >coming January/February.
> >
> >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?
> >
> >Kind Regards,
> >
> >Jamal
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