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Book on Kumbha Mela – India’s Ageless Festival

Kumbha: India 's ageless festival is a book based on the Kumbh Mela of Hinduism. Kumbha Mela is held once in 12 years. In 2010 Kumbha Mela will be held in Haridwar in Uttarakhand in India . This book is written by Dilip Kumar Roy and Indira Devi and was first published in 1955. It is published by Bhavan’s and you can also buy the book online. The book was recently republished by Bhavan’s. The Kumbha Mela – India ’s Ageless Festival gives a vivid description of the Kumbha Mela festival. A description of the sadhus and saints who take part in the mela, the history of the mela and some of the important legends associated with it. The book also talks about the fakes and frauds that the authors came across in the Kumbha Mela they attended. The book is a good guide for people who wants to learn about Kumbh Mela and to participate in it. Kumbha: India 's ageless festival Written by Dilip Kumar Roy and Indira Devi Published by Bhavan's - you can buy it online here.

Importance of Poush Month or Paush Mahina

Poush Month, or Paush Mahina, is the 10th month in a traditional Hindu lunar calendar followed in Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh and Maharashtra . As per the traditional Gujarati calendar it is the third month. The month is mostly dedicated to spiritual activities. In some regions auspicious events are avoided. The famous Dhanur Masa coincides with the Paush month in many regions. In North India , the period beginning from Paush Shukla Paksha to end of Magh Krishna Paksha is considered as Khar Mas or inauspicious period. The last day or the Paush Purnima marks the beginning of the Magh Snan. Not much great importance is given to this month in many parts of western India – except that it is the Dhanur Masam. In Tamil Nadu, the Margali Masam falls during the Pushya period. The month is dedicated to various rituals and pujas including Pavai Nombu and the rendering of Tiruppavai by Andal. Hanuman Jayanti is also observed on the Amavasi day in the month. For many pe