Did You Know Kerala Has Restarted Its Kumbh Mela 270 Years After The British Ended It? 

That Kerala is hosting its own Kumbh Mela is surprising. That ‘God’s Own Country’ was once home to this tradition, ended by colonial rulers 270 years ago, is shocking. For the first time in centuries, Kerala is hosting the ‘Kumbh Mela of South India’ on the banks of the River Bharathapuzha— also known as the ‘Dakshin Ganga’ (River Ganga of South India).

Kerala Revives Kumbh Mela Along Bharathapuzha River

A report by India Today brings to light history being made in the tropical, heavenly abode of Kerala. For the first time in 270 years, residents are flocking in hordes to be part of the ‘Kumbh Mela of South India’. An attempt to revive a piece of history and culture snatched away by the British centuries ago.

Not North India. This is Kerala. This is our own Kumbh Mela moment on the banks of Bharathapuzha. History is not gone. It is alive and walking among us. pic.twitter.com/9sVKdf3hUl

— Akhil B Nair (@itsakhilnair) January 27, 2026

Like the Kumbh Mela, the grand medieval festival was organised once every 12 years on the banks of the River Bharathapuzha. Mamankam has a key role to play in Kerala Kumbh Mela as it’s the martial heritage of the state. And the key side of political rivalries of the medieval era.

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Over 3 Lakh Devotees Attended This Ancient Congregation

Swami Anandavanam Bharathi stated to India Today that the government is taking sincere efforts to revive the tradition. The Prayagraj Kumbh Mela was the source of inspiration to celebrate it on a larger scale. Bright diyas illuminated the night sky. Vedic chants echoed round the clock. Devotees took holy dips in the River Bharathapuzha. The holy congregation of Kerala’s Kumbh Mela is called the Maha Magha Mahotsavam. A return to ‘God’s Own Country’ after 270 years.

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Tens of thousands of people visited the ghats for this 18-day festival, celebrated with much pomp and glory. The revival of the ancient cultural congregation was embraced by three lakh devotees who attended it. Mata Amritanandamayi Math and Thirunavaya Kumbh Mela Mahamagha Committee assisted the Varanasi-based Juna Akhada in organising it.

Did you visit Kerala to be part of the Kumbh Mela of South India?

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