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| January 27, 2010 | Attracted by Hindu philosophy, foreigners make a beeline for Kumbh | | Haridwar: Impressed by Hindu philosophy and beliefs, foreigners are visiting Kumbh Mela in order to gain an insight into the religion and its ideologies. The holy
men 'camping' presently at the Kumbh Mela and their makeshift ashrams have
become the favourite spots for these foreigners. "To preserve the Indian culture and
to safeguard it we are preparing for this mela (fête). We are trying to bring
about a change in the thought process of the people across the world by changing
their perspective; we are trying to lessen the anti-social activities and terrorism
prevalent in the world through our approach," said Mahayogi Kapil Adwait. For
these foreigners, the experience of living in the proximity of these holy men
and to get knowledge about life and its philosophies is a different experience
altogether. "I'm a devotee of Babaji, I'm making only what Babaji is saying. All
my desires are being fulfilled by Babaji. This seva (service) is my desire," said
Atmanaraji, a devotee from Russia. The nearly four-month-long "Kumbh Mela" is
held every 12 years. Over 50 million people from India and abroad are expected
to visit Haridwar over the next few months. | |
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