Thirunavaya (Malappuram), Feb. 2 -- The Maha Magha festival, celebrated as the Kumbh Mela of Kerala, being held on the banks of Bharathapuzha (Nila river) at Thirunavaya in Malappuram, will conclude with Maghamakam Amritsnanam at the Aarti Ghat at 8 am on Tuesday (tomorrow).
The Maha Magha Mahotsavam will be concluding with the highly auspicious yogas of Makam Nakshatra and Dvitiya Tithi. Thousands of devotees, including Naga Sanyasis, will participate in the Amritsnanam, one of the most sacred rituals of the Mahamagha festival.
According to Hindu mythology, Amritsnanam symbolizes the purification of the soul and the pursuit of immortality. It is believed that the holy bath performed in this divine yoga will cleanse sins, pave the way for...