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important dates for Maha kumbha - Haridwar (Hardwar)2010

14 Jan 2010 Thu Makar Sankranti Snan - First Snan (bath)
15 Jan 2010 Fri Mauni Amavasya and Surya Grahan (Solar Eclipse) - 2nd Snan
20 Jan 2010 Wed Basant Panchmi Snan - Third snan
30 Jan 2010 Sat Magh Purnima Snan - Fourth Snan
12 Feb 2010 Fri Maha Shivratri - Pratham Shahi Snan - First Royal Bath
15 Mar 2010 Mon Somvati Amavasya - Dvitya Shahi snan - 2nd Royal Bath.
24 Mar 2010 Wed Ram Navmi - Fifth Snan
30 Mar 2010 Tue Chaitra purnima snan
14 Apr 2010 Wed Baisakhi - Pramukh Shahi Sanan
28 Apr 2010 Wed Shakh Purnima - snan
Shahi Snaan (Royal Bath) for six Akharas of Vaishnav and Udasi sects: March 15, March 30, and April 14, 2010
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
January 14 to April 28, 2010

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MahaKumbh Haridwar 2010

MahaKumbh Haridwar 2010
In 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 Legend

History and Legend Maha Kumbha
The 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 Ghats

Bathing Ghats in Haridwar Kumbha Mela 2010
Bathing 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 & Dharamshalas

Ashrams and Dharamshalas in Haridwar, Uttarakhand for Kumbha Mela 2010
There 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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