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Kumbh Mela Haridwar 2010

Bathing Ghats in Kumbh Mela

Bathing in the holy river on the auspicious occasion of Kumbh Mela is the most important activity for millions of people in India. A large tented city is erected and pilgrims stay at tents owned by Pandas (religious and spiritual guides) and at various ashrams. Others will just camp on the ground or turn up for the actual bathing day. Some of these bathing days are designated "royal," and it is on these days that the naga sadhus (naked mendicants) parade and bathe. On other days there will still be people bathing and other events and random processions.

Bathing Ghats in Haridwar

Har ki Pauri
This sacred Ghat was constructed by King Vikramaditya in memory of his brother Bhartrihari. It is believed that Bhartrihari eventually came to Haridwar to meditate by the banks of holy Ganga. When he died, his brother constructed a Ghat in his name which later came to be known as Har-Ki-Pauri. This sacred bathing ghat is also known as Brahmakund Ghat. Vikramaditya remains an enigma; some historians date his reign to 57 BC, others to the sixth century AD. The reflection of golden hues of floral diyas in the river Ganga is the most enchanting sight in the twilight during the Ganga Aarti ceremony.             

Parwah Ghat
Immediately south of the main Ganga temple is the Asthi Prawah Ghat, where the ashes of the dead are immersed in the Ganga, in the belief that as with the 60,000 sons of Sanger, the cooling waters of the river will bestow salvation upon the departed soul.        
           
Subhash Ghat
Subhash Ghat, with a statue of the freedom fighter Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose, is adjacent to Har-Ki-Pauri. The Sewa Samiti, another voluntary organization, runs a dispensary here and also assists pilgrims.
             
Gau Ghat
South of Subhash Ghat is Gau Ghat, where people seek atonement for the sin of cow-slaughter (gau means cow). The unique veneration of cow in India goes back 3500 years. The cow was “Kamadhenu”, the fulfiller of desires, and a cherished item of wealth. Death ceremonies were completed with the pious act of donating a cow. The sin of killing a cow is “equal to the sin of killing a Brahmin”.

Prayag Snan in Allahabad

Prayag Snan or bathing in the confluence of the river Ganges and Jamuna is of great importance. It is believed that it washes away all the sins and the cycle of rebirth and death ends as the soul becomes one with God Almighty.

Kumbh Haridwar 2010

MahaKumbh Haridwar 2010
In 2010 the Kumbh Mela was happened in Haridwar (Uttarakhand) on the bank of River Ganges.
Kumbh Mela 2010 at Haridwar

Allahabad Kumbh 2013

Allahabad Kumb Mela 2013
In 2013 from 27th January the Purna Kumbh Mela will be held on Allahabad which occurs after every 12th years.
Maha Kumbh Mela 2013 in Allahabad

Nashik Kumbh Mela 2015

Nashik Kumbh Mela 2015
The Nasik Kumbhmela is a celebration that is held once every 12 years in Nashik – it is scheduled for 2015-2016.
Kumbh Mela in Nashik (Nasik) 2015

Ujjain Kumbh Mela 2016

Ujjain Kumbh Mela 2016
Kumbh Mela in Ujjain will be from 22 April to 21 May 2016. 'Ujjain' means the 'city of victory', situated on the banks of Shipra River. Kumb Mela 2016 in Ujjain