According to the Hindu calendar, an annual festival or fair proclaims that bathing in the Sudhabay Kund well frees one from evil spirits and the pain inflicted by the spirits.
In the spiritual heart of Pushkar, Rajasthan, Sudhabay Kund is a place steeped in antique knowledge and haunting mysteries. Known for its deep connection with Lord Brahma and the sacred rituals that have been performed here for centuries, it is said that the water in this miraculous place known as Sudhabay Kund can support free your body from all the problems and pain caused by ghosts and spirits.
Every year on special days of the Hindu calendar, Sudhabay Kund becomes the epicenter of a unique and amazing event: the “Ghost Fair,” where the supernatural and the spiritual meet, creating an atmosphere that is both mystical and spine-chilling.
Historical and spiritual significance of Sudhabay Kund
Sudhabay Kund is situated close to the revered Brahma Temple, 4 kilometres from Pushkar, a town that holds a unique place in Hindu mythology as the site of one of the few temples dedicated to Lord Brahma.
According to legend, the Kund was created when Lord Brahma struck the earth with his divine weapon during an antique yagna (sacred ritual), resulting in the creation of this sacred water body. Since then, the Kund has been considered a sacred place where the divine and mortal worlds intersect.
Ghost Fair: an annual supernatural spectacle
What sets Sudhabay Kund apart from other holy places is the annual “Ghost Fair,” an event unlike any other. Held during specific astrological alignments in the Hindu calendar—often on the fourth day of the waxing moon and on a Tuesday—these fairs attract people from far and wide seeking liberation from spiritual torments.
The fair is dominated by unusual and eerie rituals. The air is chunky with chants and intense prayers of those seeking relief from possessions and negative energies. Exorcisms are performed in full view of people, which adds to the haunted atmosphere of the fair. The sight of people writhing and twitching as they are “cleansed” of spirits is both unsettling and captivating, attracting crowds who come to witness these unearthly events.
The person enters the well and his spirit begins to scream and reveals his name while the priests around him recite mantras, freeing the body.
The waters of Sudhabay Kund are considered especially potent during the fair. Both locals and tourists believe that taking a dip in the lake after witnessing the spirit rituals provides protection from malevolent forces and purifies the soul. This transformative experience is said to free one from spiritual burdens and bring peace.
Meeting to comfort the ancestors
In addition to the awesome spectacle of exorcism, the Ghost Fair also has a deeply spiritual purpose. Many come to perform ancestral rituals such as Pind Dan and Tarpan, seeking solace for their deceased loved ones, and the lines to get in can be long.
These rituals are believed to bring peace to the souls of the departed, adding another layer of solemnity to the fair. Devotees hope that by performing these rituals at Sudhabay Kund, they can bring happiness and peace to their families.
References:
Sudhabay Kund Pushkar: Spiritual Purpose for Pind Dan and Freedom from Spiritual Troubles
https://www.patrika.com/ajmer-news/history-of-sudhabay-kund-in-pushkar-ajmer-4400848
7 Haunted Places To Visit In Rajasthan: Complete Information
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