Important Dates of Kumbh Mela 2010 at Haridwar (Hardwar) Uttarakhand

Kumbh Mela Dates, Haridwar 2010

One of the most important and common reason to attend the largest holy festival Kumbha Mela is to take dip in the Holy river on auspicious dates. It is said that holy dip in sacred river during Maha Kumbh or Ardh Kumbh takes human out of the circle of life & death (also called as Moksha or salvation).

important dates for Maha kumbha - Haridwar 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

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

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 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

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