Brahmins, Mughal yogis, British propaganda-How Kumbh Mela became world’s greatest gathering

[@ShrekCunther]

Some say "satyanarayana pooja" came from middle east , this BS narrative that kumbha mela is recent is as valid as the claim that "satya pir" was the originator of the "satyanarayana pooja"

[@preethams1643]

Thanks for sharing, this is very interesting.

[@guru_hindu]

​@@preethams1643what's the point ??

[@wassuphomies263]

And what are your sources to contradict his sources mr. Shrek Cunther ?

[@scientific-factz]

I don't know what is motivation of this guy. Keeps posting again and again even though he was bashed multiple times for his false so called liberal and secular narrative. Whenever I see his video in my feed, I always think what false narrative does he has uploaded now. Maybe Mughals are his forefathers hence he is so linient and always on defensive of his Mughal forefathers.

[@braunarsch]

bruh... we all lived under the mughals for centuries and our ancestors still practiced whatever religion we wanted right? if you lived in a true islamic tyranny, you'd be muslim too. are you really that dense or brainwashed by theologies, instead of looking at things rationally? your mentality is exactly what the british aimed to create, and they succeeded extremely well

[@ÄandüPandüGandü]

⁠​⁠​⁠@@braunarsch brah, using your own argument against you - are you that densed or brainwashed by leftist historian propaganda of whitewashing or cheery picking historical events that prevents your brain from asking - was there a possibility of constant resistance from local population across the colonized regions of India during Mughal rule considering there is documented resistance during British and other European colonization? Isn’t it a fact that India was colonized by British empire and other European colonisers for over 250 years that brutally ruled over us and they practiced or belonged from different sects of Christianity? Did the manage to convert each and every one of us from Hindus to Christians or Muslims to Christians? The factual answer to that is no and yet it was a brutal rule. If you consider European colonialism brutal then you can’t assume it was all hunky dory lovey dovey under Islamic rule just because they did not manage to not convert each and every person into their religion. Stop gaslighting.

[@Shibaji_Kundu]

Idiot you really think those Mughals stopped any measures to do so??? Our forefathers and ancestors fought too valiantly and because of their steadfast endeavours we are who we are. What happened to Afghanistan, pak, Bangladesh?? They lost there.There was no media that time

[@scientific-factz]

@braunarsch (MUST READ THE LAST POINT) see this is the mentality I was talking about. If you have studied the history of Bharat you would know the span of Hinduism was from present day Afganistan to Indonesia, Thailand, Malaysia. Even if you consider Indian Subcontinent we have lost around 60% hindu population converted to Islam either by force, fear etc. If we combine present day Afganistan, Pakistan, Bangladesh Hinduism might a minority religion. To a large extent the Islamic invaders where tyrannical. And yes study the history you will get to know that at a single an Islamic Invaders where not able to get hold of complete India. Hence the Hinduism still was preserved and flourished in parts belonging to Hindu kings or Hindu State heads. You will say whats the proof, you can say people like Maharana Pratap where in the era of Akbar preserving their land. Remember Chatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, Krishna dev Rai, Raja Ranjit Singh preserved the Indian values and safeguarded us . Hence if we consider present day India any Islamic Invader doesn't had the complete hold over India except you can say few Hundred year in era of Akbar. Great works of you ancestors:- **Martand Surya mandir** **Statues of Gautam Budh and Vihars in Afganistan** **Nalanda University** **Kashi Vishwanath (GYANVAPI) destroyed (by Islamic Invaders) and rebuilt almost 3 times and at the end destroyed by Aurangzeb** **Saraswati Bhojshala Mandir (MP)** **Konark Surya Mandir** **The mosque in Qutab Minar Complex is built from remains of 28 Hindu and Jain Temples** **The Monuments of Hampi** **Sikh Sahibzade were killed, because they didn't convert to Islam** **Millions of Hindus, Jains, Sikhs, Buddhist pillaged and killed by Invaders** **Millions of women raped and sold as sex slaves** **60% of population converted to radical religion** **This are just few I didn't go into detail** **See the parts around** **Lives of Hindus in Bangladesh still under threat** **Even after all this you side with Invaders, you are shame to your ancestors** See you can argue how Hindus survive but consider the fact Hindus were widely distributed along the Indian subcontinent and it was impossible for any Empire to get hold of it more than few 50-100 hundred years and there were still some fight backs from Hindu side as well as he mentioned in prayag kumbhmela, but by and large they were successful see around India they completely converted Afganistan, Pakistan (Sindhu), Bangladesh and India was in center hence some how we were saved in pockets. See the damage is very deep, or I give a metaphor for. (My main point) If you consider Bharat and Sanatan Dharma as a Person, then **Legs and Hands of Bharat we destroyed removed from the Body by Invaders and only the Torso i.e head and Stomach was left, Since the head was left and we are able to speak people like you say Mughals and other Invaders were very nice and good people, If even the Head was taken you won't have even a word to say against them, and Bharat would have been forgotten from the pages of history just like PARSIS FROM PERSIA.** Looking for an intellectual and factual response.

[@scientific-factz]

@@braunarsch @braunarsch (MUST READ THE LAST POINT) see this is the mentality I was talking about. If you have studied the history of Bharat you would know the span of Hinduism was from present day Afganistan to Indonesia, Thailand, Malaysia. Even if you consider Indian Subcontinent we have lost around 60% hindu population converted to Islam either by force, fear etc. If we combine present day Afganistan, Pakistan, Bangladesh Hinduism might a minority religion. To a large extent the Islamic invaders where tyrannical. And yes study the history you will get to know that at a single an Islamic Invaders where not able to get hold of complete India. Hence the Hinduism still was preserved and flourished in parts belonging to Hindu kings or Hindu State heads. You will say whats the proof, you can say people like Maharana Pratap where in the era of Akbar preserving their land. Remember Chatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, Krishna dev Rai, Raja Ranjit Singh preserved the Indian values and safeguarded us . Hence if we consider present day India any Islamic Invader doesn't had the complete hold over India except you can say few Hundred year in era of Akbar. Great works of you ancestors:- **Martand Surya mandir** **Statues of Gautam Budh and Vihars in Afganistan** **Nalanda University** **Kashi Vishwanath (GYANVAPI) destroyed (by Islamic Invaders) and rebuilt almost 3 times and at the end destroyed by Aurangzeb** **Saraswati Bhojshala Mandir (MP)** **Konark Surya Mandir** **The mosque in Qutab Minar Complex is built from remains of 28 Hindu and Jain Temples** **The Monuments of Hampi** **Sikh Sahibzade were killed, because they didn't convert to Islam** **Millions of Hindus, Jains, Sikhs, Buddhist pillaged and killed by Invaders** **Millions of women raped and sold as sex slaves** **60% of population converted to radical religion** **This are just few I didn't go into detail** **See the parts around** **Lives of Hindus in Bangladesh still under threat** **Even after all this you side with Invaders, you are shame to your ancestors** See you can argue how Hindus survive but consider the fact Hindus were widely distributed along the Indian subcontinent and it was impossible for any Empire to get hold of it more than few 50-100 hundred years and there were still some fight backs from Hindu side as well as he mentioned in prayag kumbhmela, but by and large they were successful see around India they completely converted Afganistan, Pakistan (Sindhu), Bangladesh and India was in center hence some how we were saved in pockets. See the damage is very deep, or I give a metaphor for. (My main point) If you consider Bharat and Sanatan Dharma as a Person, then **Legs and Hands of Bharat we destroyed removed from the Body by Invaders and only the Torso i.e head and Stomach was left, Since the head was left and we are able to speak people like you say Mughals and other Invaders were very nice and good people, If even the Head was taken you won't have even a word to say against them, and Bharat would have been forgotten from the pages of history just like PARSIS FROM PERSIA.** Looking forward to a intellectual and factual response.

[@sumesh77]

Stopped listening to this story after 1 minute when he uses the word millitant Sadhu

[@guru_hindu]

Even bhudhist has violent side too ... Bhudhism.has very contradictory teachings ...will.anirudh explain that too

[@chaia7254]

Of course you did! The moment anything challenges your blind belief you'll simply close your ears and go lalalalla. Nothing surprising about that.

[@cgtim3230]

@@chaia7254 that is exactly what layftists do... well noticed...

[@cgtim3230]

@@chaia7254 that is exactly how Layftists behave.... well noticed..

[@chaia7254]

@cgtim3230 sure buddy. Keep believing that only "their" side does that and never "yours". We aren't already polarised enough as it is.

[@youalreadyknowwhoim2710]

Aniruddha should be appointed by CPIM as it's official spokesperson. Shameless liar

[@VandeAkhandaBharatam]

Is he a radical Ambedkarite or a communist?

[@Sel-25-va]

jnu woke

[@YakuzaSRC]

@VandeAkhandaBharatam Don't know about him, but your username doesn't tell me about your ideology.

[@sudhendrasonawane6459]

Nothing is spoken from the spiritual point of view, total liberal approach to undermine Spiritual aspect. Just stating historical dates and some letters only says this place was important. It does not signify , why it was important place.

[@braunarsch]

i think everyone already knows the spiritual aspect, don't you also want to learn some actual history? you need to know about history to understand the present and forsee the future fool

[@guru_hindu]

Does anirudh kanishetty puts same facts for bhudhism too ??

[@chaia7254]

​@@braunarschthese folks don't want the actual history. All they want is their echo chambers and their confirmation biases.

[@chaia7254]

@sudhendrasonawame6459 obviously nothing is spoken from a spiritual POV. That's not a historian's job. A historian looks at hard evidence and deduces historical facts from that evidence. Mythological texts are no doubt helpful in gaining insights about historical realities. But no matter how much some people might clamor, mythology IS NOT history. There wasn't a real churning of the ocean, there wasn't a real amrit kalash. This video talks about the actual history as is available to us through documented evidence, not folk legends.

[@cgtim3230]

​@@chaia7254 So the fact that 8000yr old Rig Veda text mentions Kumbh mela doesn't count... how can something be mentioned 1000s of years ago if it didn't exist... History is written from the point of view of ideologies... this is not me saying but Dystorian Fayk story writer that passes for respected historian among Liberandu Layftists Romila Thapar... By the way none of the Layftist Dystorians can read either Pali or Sanskrit they simply user Colonial era Brit sources to further write SanatanBrodhi Fayk stories which then Layftist ecosystem pass of as history... for example layftist journalist and activist Dilip Mondal recently admitted to making up so called India's first Muslm teacher Fatima Sheikh.

[@ggolu2]

Even today's politics and society is not coherent, and these guys narrate history like theater/movie stories as if thats what actually happened.

[@DarkKnight-zn1iq]

Cpim spokesperson

[@AnilNG100]

Leftists 😂😂😂😂

[@deepak.kumaar]

Great content like always. Has anybody suggested you to speak a little bit slowly.

[@jaydevrath4188]

Bramhin? Mugul?

[@rajpatil4469]

The anchor’s portrayal of the Kumbh Mela as a "new phenomenon" is not only shallow but reeks of ideological bias. Shekhar Gupta, known for his editorial judgment, erred by selecting an anchor so ill-informed and shadowed by personal biases. Moreover, relying on Manu S Pillai, who consistently offers a narrow and superficial understanding of Hinduism while portraying himself as an authority, only amplifies this intellectual laziness. The Kumbh Mela, with origins in the Rigveda, Puranas, and historical mentions like Xuanzang’s 7th-century accounts, represents an unbroken spiritual tradition. Reducing it to such ill-conceived narratives is a disservice to history and culture.

[@chaia7254]

There is no mention of Kumbh mela in any of the vedas, let alone Rigveda. Xuanzang does not mention a 12-yearly kumbh mela anywhere in his records. He does mention a 5-yearly festival. The tradition of ritual bathing at Prayag certainly goes way back, probably even to the time of Buddha, but Kumbh mela is certainly a much more recent tradition.

[@rajpatil4469]

The Rigveda doesn’t directly mention the Kumbh Mela by name but it does reference significant gatherings at river confluences highlighting their ancient spiritual importance. The name Kumbh Mela likely came later as the tradition evolved. The Samudra Manthan story, which is central to the Kumbh Mela, appears in the Bhagavata Purana, Skanda Purana, and Mahabharata, connecting the event to the sacred nectar spilling at important locations. Regarding the cycle, Xuanzang mentioned a 5-year interval for the event, which aligns with early practices. The modern 12-year cycle, however, is based on the movement of Jupiter in the zodiac. This change could have evolved over time as astrology played a larger role in determining auspicious times for spiritual events, refining the practice to align with celestial patterns.

[@chaia7254]

@@rajpatil4469 exactly my point. 12-yearly kumbh mela is a much recent tradition. Earliest record we have which mentions Kumbh mela is from 16th-17th century, in reference to haridwar kumbh mela. Ilahabad kumbh mela is from the latter half of 19th century. Magh mela at ilahabad is a much much older tradition though, with sufficient corroborating evidence.

[@rajpatil4469]

@@chaia7254 Modifications in older traditions are natural and reflect their dynamic nature. Just because the 12-year cycle of the Kumbh Mela became prominent later doesn’t mean it’s a recent phenomenon. My critique is of the anchor’s attempt to portray its origins as purely a late phenomenon while presenting it through a narrow secular lens. Traditions like Kumbh have ancient roots, as seen in references to river confluences and the Samudra Manthan story in sacred texts. The British also tried to classify and document Indian traditions during colonial times, often reshaping how they were viewed. Instead of dismissing it as a new event, we should recognize it as an older phenomenon that evolved, which is a natural process for any living tradition.

[@chaia7254]

@@rajpatil4469 "Kumbh" is not an ancient phenomenon. Ritual bathing is; no historian denies that. The format of that ritual bathing has evolved over centuries, and in the late medieval to modern era gradually became Kumbh mela. That's all the nuance there is behind it. You yourself understand that but still somehow feel the need to disparage "secular" attempts of explaining that nuance.

[@patelhet6992]

Anirudh, we need each one of your "Thinking Medieval" articles in your video narration...not after couple of days of after the print version....

[@bhargavadk]

This person seems to have a knack for lowering our confidence in The Print. When it comes to Indian history, there’s a noticeable gap-there aren’t many writings from before the Mughal era, especially in the 144 years leading up to 1500. The few documents we do have from that time are quite limited. Indian history deserves much deeper exploration.

[@jagdishtalreja1014]

Complete nonsense and speculative based on partial facts and biased interpretations.

[@Gurvinderkfistudy]

Poor delivery of information. Talking too fast without any pause. While the topic is very interesting, the speech is not.

[@drsathyadeepv]

And akbar changed the name to allahabad to promote hindu muslim unity

[@mohankanakamedala7600]

Such is the level of this Leftist Islamist brigades standard.

[@ic9771]

I fail to understand the hostility displayed towards Kani here when people ought to be grateful. Grateful the Kumbh Mela was given to us by the British this time instead of his favourite the Mughals or his other favourites the Delhi Sultanate. In fact my heart skipped a few beats when he mentioned Akbar. I was sincerely under the impression Akbar was behind the Kumbh Mela . I wept knowing he wasn't responsible for the Kumbh. Centuries from now Puranic Hinduism will be a British invention to anyone who sees this video for the evidence Kani furnishes much like how the world will know Kani as his father's son & not as his neighbour's son . Why ? Because that's how his Birth Certificate reads.

[@jjackmanster]

Is there a difference between the Kumbh Mela and Maha Kumbh Mela other than the latter is only every 12 years?

[@ranganathanv5365]

Please continue your efforts to educate the younger generation to understand the evolution of Hinduism based on documented history and evidences rather than blind beliefs in tales and canards that create an aura of antiquity

[@ic9771]

According to rasam idli here , absence of evidence is the history of absence. If his birth certificate has a typo of his father's name then that typo is his father's name . Pray why , you may ask ? Well that's following his logic.

[@rahulpriyadarshi6785]

Tamil is the oldest language right? Where is the documentary evidence? 😂

[@YakuzaSRC]

​​​@@rahulpriyadarshi6785there is more documented evidence abut Tamil, than about Ramayana and Mahabharata being real. Those characters existed but much of those powers and greatness is pure fantasy. - from a "North Indian"..... A Hindu, but not blind. A proud Indian, but who knows that a world exists outside this "very normal" country.

[@drsathyadeepv]

Fitst rama temple in North India in 10 th century was it prayag. Don't know from where he is getting hid facts 😅

[@chaia7254]

From actual peer reviewed historical research instead of propaganda sources.

[@krishnan5765]

Definitely not from watsapp university

[@YakuzaSRC]

Don't know about others, but I am glad that he said "10th century". I won't have been surprised if someone claims that first Rama temple existed which he was alive.... 😂😂

[@teanmol]

How does Print allow for such blatant falsehood?

[@wassuphomies263]

what are your sources to contradict his sources ?!

[@chaia7254]

​@@wassuphomies263mate that's a big ask, considering most of these folks don't even understand what an authentic historical source is and how historians interpret those sources.

[@wassuphomies263]

@@chaia7254 Maybe some of these geniuses might actually provide a source. you never know.. xD Its also a good way to shut off their argument.

[@krishnan5765]

Watsapp university is my source😊

[@piyushkhaitan8423]

Very nice, but please slow down. This is not a speed reading contest 😂. We have to absorb what you are saying. Shekhar has a great delivery style in his talks. Please emulate.

[@VivekSinghkr]

This was great video

[@sureshkakkar4851]

Great Video. Appreciate your appetite for such research and minute details. Loved it. Thanks!

[@ajayn7544]

Stop your crap!!💩 Don’t try to talk about something you do not know.Mughals have nothing to do with kumbh.

[@bks911]

Coolie intellect on display

[@arindambanerjee515]

Thank you for the unbiased information. It is very timely, which is why I am here. Keep going.👍

[@vsjagdev]

An extraordinary video crafted by a brilliantly insightful researcher, unraveling the historic tapestry behind the Kumbh Mela and its meteoric rise in popularity. This well-researched piece takes us back through centuries, exploring the confluence of mythology, history, and socio-political events that have shaped not only the Kumbh Mela but also the very identity of its millions of followers, especially in central India. From the Puranic tales of the churning of the ocean (Samudra Manthan) to the evolving rituals fostered by royal patronage during the medieval period, and the colonial documentation that inadvertently amplified its global prominence, the narrative flows with precision and depth. The video masterfully highlights the complex interplay between faith and geopolitics, showing how these sacred gatherings have served as both spiritual sanctuaries and stages for cultural resistance. What truly stands out is the impartial lens applied throughout the research. It neither romanticizes nor trivializes, but instead respects the subject’s gravity while critically dissecting the factors that have made Kumbh Mela a cornerstone of faith and cultural identity. The analysis of its role in uniting diverse Hindu sects, while adapting to the modern world’s challenges, provides fresh perspectives that provoke thought and discussion. This is the kind of work that not only educates but inspires. Your dedication to delivering well-rounded, nonpartisan, and engaging content is truly commendable. Keep writing, keep researching, and keep enlightening us. We’re eagerly awaiting your next deep dive into the stories that shape our collective consciousness

[@mohankanakamedala7600]

This is a leftist Islamist narrative. Pl stop this fake narrative!

[@rskcg]

EVIL EVIL EVIL By psudeo intellectual HINDU, SELF HATER, .... from CHRISTIAN SCHOOLS WESTERNISED EDUCATION

[@sumantkumar-qy8ub]

Ye to khud paid h😂😂.........

[@Sel-25-va]

these jnu wokes 😂

[@nature4365]

😂 standup hai kya

[@neetumehrotra3448]

What crap .

[@nazeerpasha2075]

Rediscovery of ancient idol temples, reviving idol worship and temple rituals by Brahmins. Credit goes to the Britishers. All these temples were in ruins. Giving prominence to the Brahmins in society and royal courts /durbars . Credit goes to Mughals, Marathas and Britishers. Creation of Bahamin dominated Hindu identity / Credit goes to Britishers. My impression after reading this book. History of Hindu Imperialism by Dharma Theertha

[@guru_hindu]

Really ??

[@FinestaGang]

The author converted to Christianity out of disdain for hinduism. But the ills of the subcontinent are beyond religion and nothing any middle eastern belief is going to solve. Religion is the problem not the solution

[@akshatbhardwaj2165]

I mostly dis agree with him but this time it was an interesting perspective, keep it up

[@nazeerpasha2075]

Rediscovery of ancient idol temples, reviving idol worship and temple rituals by Brahmins. Credit goes to the Britishers explorers. All these temples were in ruins. Giving prominence to the Brahmins in society and royal courts /durbars . Credit goes to Mughals, Marathas and Britishers. Creation of Bahamin dominated Hindu identity / Credit goes to Britishers. My impression after reading this book. History of Hindu Imperialism by Dharma Theertha

[@rishavkumar1250]

​@@nazeerpasha2075 ok " Nazeer" bhaijan

[@guru_hindu]

​@rishavkumar1250 kya bol rahe yar ...does it make any sense ..??

[@ic9771]

​@@nazeerpasha2075what do momins owe grave worshipping at mazars & dargahs to ? What do momins owe Momin personal law to ? What do momins owe the title suit of the SRJB & Bab ri Masjid to apart from the hundreds of masa jids built by demo lishing temples to ? This is my impression after reading British era gazettes & ASI reports

[@applejuice2258]

MUGHALS came to INDIA In Advance to FIGHT AGAINST BRITISH.