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{{Infobox religion<br />
| name = Kalpavas<br />
| native_name = कल्पवास<br />
| native_name_lang = Sa<br />
| type = Religious rituals<br />
| main_classification = [[Sanatana]] [[Hinduism]]<br />
| area = [[Indian subcontinent]]<br />
}}<br />
'''Kalpavas''' ([[Sanskrit]]: कल्पवास) is a month-long spiritual tradition in '''Sanatan Dharma''' ([[Hinduism]]) that involves a period of deep spiritual practice, austerity, and detachment from worldly life, practiced by staying near the bank of a holy river.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |title=Kalpavas: माघ माह में क्या है कल्पवास का विधान? जानें इसके विशिष्ट नियम - Kalpavas know what is the law of Kalpavas in the month of Magh |url=https://www.jagran.com/spiritual/puja-path-kalpavas-know-what-is-the-law-of-kalpavas-in-the-month-of-magh-22395733.html#google_vignette |access-date=2024-11-20 |website=Jagran |language=hi}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-01-25 |title=Kalpvas Rituals and Practices - Maha Kumbh Mela 2025 |url=https://mahakumbh.in/kalpvas-rituals-and-practices/ |access-date=2025-01-10 |website=mahakumbh.in |language=en-US}}</ref> In [[Hindu texts|Hindu scriptures]], Kalpavas is said to be the combination of [[Sannyasa|Sanyaas]] and [[Vānaprastha|Vanprastha Ashram]].<ref name=":1">{{Cite web |title=Maha Kumbh Mela 2025 |url=https://kumbh.gov.in/en/kalpavas |access-date=2024-11-20 |website=kumbh.gov.in}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |title=Kalpvas: A month devoted to simple living, performing rituals begins |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/cities/others/kalpvas-a-month-devoted-to-simple-living-performing-rituals-begins-101673033315828.html |work=[[Hindustan Times]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |date=2024-11-15 |title=Simaria Mahotsav marks end of monthlong Kalpavas Mela |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/patna/simaria-mahotsav-celebrates-conclusion-of-kalpavas-mela-with-cultural-extravaganza/articleshow/115335419.cms |access-date=2024-11-20 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}</ref> <br />
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== Etymology ==<br />
Kalpavas is a combination of the Indic words ''[[Kalpa (Vedanga)|Kalpa]]'' and ''Vas''. The word 'Kalpa' means Refers to a long cycle of time, signifying an era or aeon in Hindu cosmology 'Vas' means dwelling or to stay. Thus the literal meaning of Kalpavas is to stay for a certain period of time. On this basis, Kalpavas, is said to remain on the banks of the [[Ganges]] for a certain period of time. The certain period of time is one month in general but according to capacity of devotees, it could be reduced to 5, 11 or 21 days.<ref name=":0" /><ref name=":1" /><br />
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== Features of Kalpavas ==<br />
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* '''Bathing in the Holy River''': Daily early-morning baths in the sacred river are considered purifying for the body and soul.<br />
* '''Meditation and Prayer''': Devotees dedicate time to chanting mantras, reading scriptures, and meditating.<br />
* '''Fasting''': Simple sattvic meals (without onion, garlic, or rich spices) are consumed.<br />
* '''Listening to Discourses''': Saints and spiritual leaders deliver teachings on the Vedas, Upanishads, and other scriptures.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-01-25 |title=Spiritual Benefits of Kalpvas - Maha Kumbh Mela 2025 |url=https://mahakumbh.in/spiritual-benefits-of-kalpvas/?utm_source=chatgpt.com |access-date=2025-01-10 |website=mahakumbh.in |language=en-US}}</ref><br />
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== References ==<br />
<references />[[Category:Hindu rituals]]<br />
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