The spiritual and mythological significance of Kalpwas. It traces its origins to the Samudra Manthan (churning of the ocean) and mentions in the Valmiki Ramayana. The article elaborates on the rituals, legends, and cultural importance of Kalpwas, celebrated during Magh Mela in Prayagraj. It sheds light on how devotees spend a month in penance, fasting, and prayers along the banks of sacred rivers, seeking spiritual elevation and salvation.