Saturday, December 15, 2012

allahabad kumbh mela 2013, different types of Kumbha

About KUMBHA MELA
During Kumbha Mela Hindu pilgrimage which will see the gathering of millions at the confluence of the Ganges and Yamuna to cleanse their souls in the holy water. You can also rejuvenate your body, mind and soul on this auspicious occasion by taking our customized spiritual tour to Kumbh Mela with a Religious tour.
The Kumbh Mela ("festival of the pot of nectar of immortality") is held every three years in each of four different locations, returning to each of four places every twelve years. An Ardh (half) Mela (festival) takes place six years after the Poorna (full) Kumbh in each location.
Kumbh Mela is a sacred Hindu pilgrimage and bathing festival that takes place at the following 4 locations of India:
-Prayag (near the city of Allahabad, in the state of Uttar Pradesh) at the confluence of three rivers Ganga (Ganges), Yamuna and mythical Saraswati.

-Haridwar (in the state of Uttaranchal Pradesh) where the river Ganga enters the plains from Himalayas.

-Ujjain (in Madhya Pradesh), on the banks of Ksipra river.

-Nasik (in Maharashtra) on the banks of Godavari river.


Bathing Dates: Maha Kumbh Mela 2013:
Paush Purnima - January 27, 2013
Ekadashi Snan - February 6, 2013
Mauni Amavasya Snan - February 10, 2013: MAIN DATE
Basant Panchami Snan - February 15, 2013
Rath Saptami Snan - February 17, 2013
Bhishma Ekadasi Snan - February 18, 2013
Maghi Purnima Snan - February 25, 2013


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