Prayagraj, 26 January – The Magh Mela holds special spiritual significance, particularly for devotees who undertake Kalpavas to seek liberation from all kinds of sins and to repent for past mistakes.
Alongside Kalpavas, performing Shayiya Daan (also known as Sezhia Daan) is considered essential. At the banks of the Sangam during the Magh month, devotees who complete their Kalpavas are now engaged in Shayiya Daan, donating large household items used in daily life.
Kalpavas and the Importance of Shayiya Daan
Dandi Swami Maheshashram Maharaj explained in a special conversation that devotees come to Magh Mela to perform Kalpavas, and those completing a 12-year Kalpavas are expected to offer Shayiya Daan. Scriptures describe Shayiya Daan as the donation of repentance, aimed at destroying sins and seeking forgiveness for past errors. Completing a 12-year Kalpavas can grant liberation from the cycle of birth and death, leading the devotee towards Moksha.
Religious Perspectives on Shayiya Daan
According to Prayag priest Vinay Mishra, Kalpavas is only considered complete when Shayiya Daan is performed. This act is a path to freedom from sins, and every year, devotees come to Prayagraj during the Magh Mela to make such donations. However, not every Brahmin is entitled to accept this daan; only the family priests can receive it, as it is regarded as a donation of sins as well. Shayiya Daan typically includes items used in everyday life by common people. Earlier, Kalpavas was performed for periods of 3, 5, or 12 years, but now it is adjusted according to health considerations.
Duration and Rituals of Kalpavas
The Shayiya Daan given during Kalpavas holds great importance and can be performed from the 11th day of Paush month up to the 12th day of Magh month. During Kalpavas, devotees worship and meditate on the deities at the Sangam, completing the ritual by offering the Shayiya Daan. Scriptures specify minimum durations for Kalpavas ranging from one day, three days, three months, six months, two years, three years, up to twelve years.
These sacred practices during Magh Mela continue to draw devotees seeking spiritual purification and salvation through traditional rites.
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