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Kumbh Mela 2010 at HaridwarAccording to astrologers, the 'Kumbh Fair' takes place when the planet Jupiter enters Aquarius and the Sun enters Aries. Kumbha (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 Kumbha Mela, Haridwar (Hardwar) 2010 Haridwar Invites You for Kumbh Mela, 2010 During 2004 Ardh Kumbh at Haridwar, more than 10 millions devotees gathered at the site. Saints, priests, and yogis from all corners of India, gathered to participate in Kumbh. Haridwar is considered very holy, due to the fact that Ganga enter plains from mountains here itself.
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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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