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| About Kumbh Mela, India | Haridwar 2010 Maha Kumbh | |
Kumbh Mela is the largest gathering of people for a religious purpose in the world. Millions of people gather on different places for this auspicious occasion. Kumbha is a Sanskrit word for Pitcher, sometimes referred to as the Kalasha. Kumbh Mela is celebrated four times every 12 years, the site of the observance rotating between four pilgrimage places on four sacred rivers: at Haridwar on the Ganges river, at Ujjain on the Shipra, at Nasik on the Godavari, and at Allahabad on the confluence of the Ganges, Yamuna and the mythical river Sarasvati. |
According to astrologers, the 'Kumbh Fair' takes place when the planet Jupiter enters Aquarius and the Sun enters Aries. Kumbh (Kumbha means pot) Mela (means fair) is a sacred Hindu pilgrimage. It takes place at the following four locations of India: Prayag, Allahabad (Uttar Pradesh) , Haridwar(Uttarakhand) , Ujjain(Madhya Pradesh) , Nasik (Maharashtra) In 2010 the Kumbh Mela will happen in Haridwar (Uttarakhand) on the bank of River Ganges. Last time Kumbh Mela happened in Hardwar in 1999. Dates of Kumbh Mela, Haridwar 2010 Learn more about Haridwar Click here for Hotel Bookings in Haridwar |
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MahaKumbh Haridwar 2010In 2010 the Kumbh Mela will happen in Haridwar (Uttarakhand) on the bank of River Ganges. Last time Kumbh Mela happened in Haridwar in 1999. Kumbh Mela 2010 at Haridwar |
History and LegendThe origin of Kumbh Mela dates back to the time when Gods (Devtas) and Demons (Asura) resided on earth. Devtas were under the influence of a curse which aroused fear in them eventually making them weak and coward. History and Legend |
Bathing GhatsBathing in the holy river on the occasion of Kumbh Mela is considered most sacred. Some of these bathing days are designated "royal," and it is on these days that the naga sadhus (naked mendicants) parade and bathe. Bathing Ghats |
Ashrams & DharamshalasThere are more than 300 Ashrams and Dharamshalas in Haridwar which can accommodate more than 15000 pilgrims during Kumbh, Ardh Kumbha and other auspicious occasion in Haridwar. Ashrams and Dharamshalas |
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