My Kumbh Yatra (Part 2)

Tripoto
2nd Apr 2021
Photo of My Kumbh Yatra (Part 2) by tushar jindal
Day 1

I took a bus from Delhi at 11:30 in the night. In morning 8 am  I was in the city of Har.

Bus left us in a unknown place in parking made for kumbh.

Photo of Kashmiri Gate by tushar jindal
Photo of Kashmiri Gate by tushar jindal

I was coming for Kumbh first time and did not know what to expect.

But I am also a little unconcerned, without caring for myself, hang the bag on the shoulder, holding my phone in my hands, I left in search of nectar.

Today is very auspicious day, today is Shivaratri, today is the first royal bath, lakhs of people will come in the midst of full covid, maybe they will also come in search of nectar.

But is mine and their nectar the same?

I do not think so

In my tune, I was marching on a path full of dust; I do not know what the destination is, but I am in the city of Shiva; only Shiva knows.

And now I have the vision of Goddess Ganga.

Should I say, Mother?

Goddess?

River?

But the importance that she has in India cant be comparable.

Day 2

Beautiful flyover view over clean water of devi ganga

Photo of Rishikesh Road by tushar jindal

Clean and clear

Photo of Rishikesh Road by tushar jindal

Have reached

Gave Jalanjali for fathers too

But the shower was not resting, but after watching this beautiful scene, it was not patient.

The Panchayati akhada was a very indifferent ghat at a bit of distance,

I came to know that the first akhada has taken a bath.

The general public was not allowed to go to Har Ka Pauri, then I found it as the will of Shiva, and at the same arena, I took a bath.

Beautiful old temples on other side of ganga

Photo of Shri Panchayati Akhara Bada Udasin by tushar jindal

The bada udaseen akahara

Photo of Shri Panchayati Akhara Bada Udasin by tushar jindal

Daily rituals

Photo of Shri Panchayati Akhara Bada Udasin by tushar jindal

After getting that energy after taking five dips, I again set out on my own two legs to understand the Aquarius.

On the way, innumerable people were walking with luggage on their shoulders; some were handling their children.

I felt that everyone is looking for something, and I am looking for their feelings.

That's when I see a vast Aum.

This new ghat is stunning.

New ghat aum bridge

Photo of Mayapur by tushar jindal

Due to not sleeping at night and walking 7 km in the morning, the legs started to feel tired, but I wanted to go to Har Pauri.

Upper Road Arena was reserved for akharas going for shahi snan; I thought I would take some rest and then go out.

I Started searching for a place to stay.

All the ashrams were full; I had not booked before,

and I stood as a budget passanger.

Upper road

Photo of Upper Road by tushar jindal

Even after getting tired from the body crossing the huge Ganges from the magnificent bridge, I still had a strange excitement.

I now reach Shravan Nath Nagar behind the crowd.

Either it was costly, or it was not.

I had to stop and trust Shiva too.

View from bridge connecting both side to reach shravannath nagar

Photo of Sharvan Nath Nagar by tushar jindal

Finally, a hotel was found, asking for 1000 rs bagained for 700, and I went to the room and took some rest.

I charged the phone and waited for a bit of evening.

But in a short time, the mind felt restlessness; you could have relaxed at home too; you came here in the search for nectar?

get up and walk

Mansa mandir view from hotel terrace.

Photo of King Plaza by tushar jindal

Chandi devi view from temple terrace

Photo of King Plaza by tushar jindal

Hotel King plaza

Photo of King Plaza by tushar jindal

Another arena was going for the royal bath; I could hear the sound of "Har Har Mahadev" sound of shankha loudly in every ear,

No, I want to see that

It was 1 hour before I came to the room, but I ran to the terrace to see the procession.

There was nothing clear from there, then immediately caught the phone and went towards the ghat.

Bridge

Photo of Alaknanda Ghat by tushar jindal

Alaknanda ghat

Photo of Alaknanda Ghat by tushar jindal

By the time I reached the monks were gone but I got some glimpses

I am hungry till now , and in need of something to eat

Even hungry stomachs are not hymns.

Be seen then a strawberry vendor at Birla Ghat Bridge and a smile came on my face

Photo of Birla Ghat Bridge by tushar jindal

After crossing the bridge we were on Birla Ghat one of the clean and beautiful ghats in whole Haridwar.

Thanks for reading

Photo of Birla Ghat by tushar jindal
Photo of Birla Ghat by tushar jindal
Photo of Birla Ghat by tushar jindal
Photo of Birla Ghat by tushar jindal

To be continued