Scientific and Religious significance of ‘Himalaya Kumbh’ with particular reference to ‘Nanda Devi Raj Jat Yatra’ in Uttarakhand

The 'Himalaya Kumbh' festivals, notably the Nanda Devi Raj Jat Yatra in Uttarakhand and the Naropa Festival in Ladakh, are determined by celestial calculations involving Jupiter, the Sun, and the Moon. These calculations are believed to amplify Earth's electromagnetic fields, adding scientific significance to their spiritual importance. The Nanda Devi Raj Jat Yatra is a 12-year pilgrimage honoring Goddess Nanda Devi, where devotees gather for spiritual cleansing by bathing in sacred rivers, aiming for liberation from the cycle of rebirth. This study explores the intersection of scientific and religious significance, rooted in cultural traditions and celestial events.

Rawat, P. B. (2025). Scientific and Religious significance of ‘Himalaya Kumbh’ with particular reference to ‘Nanda Devi Raj Jat Yatra’ in Uttarakhand. Journal of Mountain Research. https://doi.org/10.51220/jmr.v20-i2.31