Malmas mela at Rajgir cancelled in Bihar due the pandemic

▴ Malmas mela at Rajgir cancelled in Bihar due the pandemic
Though COVID-19 recovery rate improves to 89%

In Bihar, COVID-19 recovery rate has improved to 89 percent. 1,944 patients were recovered in the last 24 hours while 1,667 were tested negative. 1,34,089 patients have been recovered from the infection in the state so far. 15,839 patients are undergoing treatment in various hospitals at present. Positive cases mounted to 1,50,694.

The total number of testing has crossed 43 lakhs 28 thousands in the state. The state government has cancelled Malmas Mela at Rajgir in view of corona pandemic. Meanwhile Patna district administration has allowed to open zoo and parks. Gyms and fitness centers have been opened after five months.

Rajgir of Nalanda district is famous worldwide for tourism in Bihar. Every year millions of tourists come from countries like Japan, Sri Lanka, China, Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, Nepal. Rajgir is a delightful place for tourists. It also has its own religious significance. It is said that during the Malamas Mela, all the 33 crore deities of Hindu religion reside here. The only place in the world where the Malamas fair is held.  Malmas fair is being held in Tirthanagri Rajgir from 16 May 2018 onwards.

What is malmas

It is also called the greater month or Purushottam month. According to astrological calculations, one month increases after every three years. In Hinduism, dates are calculated by two methods. Each Sun year is 365 days and about 6 hours, while the lunar year is considered to be 354 days. There is a difference of about 11 days between the two years, which becomes equal to about 1 month every three years. This one extra month has been named Adhikamas i.e. Malamas. It is also called Purushottam month.

Why is adhimas called

In Indian Hindu calculation, ie after three years in the Sun and Lunar year, there is a difference of about one month in both. This difference of one month is called Adhimas.

Why is called malamas

In this month, auspicious work is forbidden in Malamas. For example, marriage, marriage, etc. are prohibited. According to belief, it was initially called Malin month, which later came to be called Malamas.

Why is Purushottam month

According to religious beliefs, it is said that when sage munis counted time and one month came out extra. In such a situation, it was difficult to balance the Sun and Lunar year. When the sages requested the gods to become the lord of this one month, no one agreed to become one. After which the sages and sages urged Lord Vishnu to take the burden of this greater month on himself. So Lord Vishnu accepted it and it came to be called Purushottam month.

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