To know Kumbh, understand struggle between heaven & hell

The following is an excerpt from a samvaad (dialogue) session with Acharya Prashant.

Question (Q): What is the legend behind the festival of Kumbh?

Acharya Prashant (AP): The legend of Kumbh revolves around the perennial struggle between the Devas and Danavas, the resident gods of heaven, and the lords of hell, respectively.