Hardbound / 112 pp Size: 11.25 x 8.75" Weight: 1.8 lbs 4 Color / 87 illustrations ISBN: 0-945475-01-2 Once every twelve years, Jupiter enters Aries, and the sun simultaneously enters Capricorn. According to the Vedas, this astral conjunction provides a prime opportunity for spiritual enlightenment. To celebrate this event, millions gather on the banks of the Ganges, creating the world's largest act of faith. Author Jack Hebner enlightens the reader about this ancient and magnificent spiritual celebration. So vibrantly real it's nearly surreal, this enthralling fully illustrated book follows millions of pilgrims to the banks of the Ganges for the magical, ancient Indian festival that only comes round every twelve years-Khumbha Mela! Also available as softbound. Published by Mandala. Originally published in 1990. JACK HEBNER (SWAMI B.G. NARASINGHA) For over 30 years Swami B.G. Narasingha has taught India's timeless wisdom in practically all corners of the globe. He is well known for his intimate chronicling of India's diverse cultural landscape in classics like Kumbha Mela: The World's Largest Act of Faith and Vaishnava India. Swami continues his efforts today as an author and frequent contributor to several contemporary spiritual journals, and also as senior editor of Saranagati, an online magazine. He has also established two centers of Vedic knowledge in South India, and another in Vermont. Availability: Usually ships in 2-3 business days. MANKMG$16.95 To contact us for more information or to place an order please call us Toll-Free at 877-889-0905 from the US or Canada. For International calls please call 305-395-7264or Email us at naturalnirvana108@yahoo.com. Best to call between Monday to Saturday 10 am to 10 pm Eastern Standard Time . Click Picture to Enlarge. After enlarging picture to enlarge again click on the lower right corner of the picture and a small box will appear. Then click on this box and the picture will increase size again. Our Natural Nirvana Guarantee Your satisfaction is very important to us. If you are not completely satisfied with any of the wonderful products on our site, we'll refund your money. That simple. No questions asked. This site is maintaining our two information sites: Spiritual India & Nepal http://www.spiritual-india.com which describes in detail thousands of spiritual places in India and Vegetarian Restaurants & Natural Food Store with Vegetarianism & Vegan Information http://www.vegetarian-restaurants.net which lists over 6,000 vegetarian places around the world.