The Meaning of Kumbh
The literal meaning of Kumbh is a pitcher,
but its elemental meaning is something else. Even as a symbol of
pitcher, Kumbh is synonymous with holy activities as in daily life a
pitcher (or kalash) is an integral part of all sacred activities in
Hindu culture, and this pitcher is a symbol of Kumbh.
Holy
scriptures say that in a pitcher, its mouth (opening) symbolizes the
presence of Vishnu, its neck that of Rudra, the...
