Kumbh Mela

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The Kumbh Mela, held every 12 years, is an exercise in disbelief as much as it is an expression of faith, quickly gained international faith as “world most massive act of faith”. An extraordinary cosmic alignment of stars after 12-years cycle meant that this was the concluding Kumbh Mela in a giant 144 –year cycle. It is certainly remarkable enough to bring an estimated 70 million people to Allahabad from across the globe. Americans, Australians, Japanese, Italians, Africans, Britishers, Austrians and of course Indian – from every possible world community there to witness the massive event, one of the largest recorded gathering of human being in the world.

It is an unimaginable contrast and chaos coexist peacefully - sadhus that also in different styles, conch shells and incense sticks alongside modern comforts like cybercafes, and cellphone- wielding sadhus; believers sharing space with non-believers; camps and community kitchens alongside star rented tents where all the comforts can be readily available by shelling of chunks of money, this is a setting that can’t only be conceivable if one practically experience it.

Kumbh Mela is a religious explanation that is beyond fathomable. While the Ardh Kumbh is held in Nasik, Ujjain and Haridwar at six years intervals. Maha Kumbh that is over-the-top in every aspects. It seems entire India meet on the banks of the Ganges, people travel from remote places of India to take a dip in the sacred river. Not only Indian, the magnitude is so huge that it attracts innumerable overland travelers. Last Kumb Mela in 2001, witnessed some of the well known personalities like hollywood star Richard Gere, music legend Paul Mc Cartney and Buddhist guru Dalai Lama



Kumbh Mela Destinations

Allahabad - Prayag is the holy pilgrimage on the bank of sacred Ganga. It is in Allahabad in the state of Uttar Pradesh. Allahabad is always remain a holy pilgrimage spot just due its proximity to river Ganga. Prayag host Kumbh Mela at every 12 years. Allahabad also host Ardh Kumbh Mela that occurs after every 6 years.

Haridwar
- Haridwar is located in the stae of Uttarakhand host Ardh Kumbh that happens exactly halfway between two Maha Kumbh fair. Thats every six year after a maha Kumbh. Haridwar is one of the holiest place in India situated on the bank of river Ganga. Haridwar is spotted with temples and ashrams. Albeit, a peaceful place but during Ardh Kumbh it becomes a festive ground. Thousands of devotess from every nook and corner come and have dip in the sacred Ganga.

Nasik- In the state of Maharashtra, Nasik is a peaceful place where you can find solace in an easy pace. Every six years, Nasik could be one of the destination where Ardha Kumbh happens. Suddenly, the peaceful town becomes a bellowing complex where devotees from hundred of miles gather and take a holy bath in river Ganga. Nasik also hold some beautiful places to be explored such as Trimbakeshwar temple, Someshwar, the Pandavleni Caves.

Ujjain- After every 12 years , the Simahasta Kumbh fair is being organized at Ujjain in the central Indian state of Madhya Pradesh. The month long faithful drwas millions of people across the globe driven by faith and search for peace assemble in this place to be a part of unique bathing festival.



Haridwar Ashrams and Yogis: Do not forget to visit Haridwar Ashrams and yogis. These are the Indian mystics you must not miss. You also take some yoga lessons and detoxify your body in the ashrams.
Exquisite Temples In Ujjain: Ujjain is specially renowned all over for its exquisite temples. Especially Mahakaleswara temple, Kal Bhairava, Bhartrihari caves are must see.

Invaluable Suggestions

Beware of aggressive sadhus who would charged you if you point your camera to them.

Display decent clothes in the place.

You will find star tents to stay on the banks.

Always leave your belongings to your tour agent, hotel or tent manager.


Coming to Kumbh
By Air : Though Allahabad has a domestic airport but there are flights connecting only a few cities. The nearest airport from Allahabad is Varanasi, which is connected to most of the Metro cities in India, including New Delhi, the capital of India.
By Rail : Allahabad is well connected with all the major railway stations of India.
By Road : Allahabad is on National Highways 2 and 27. Some of the major cities that are connected with Allahabad: Agra (433 kms), Delhi(643kms),Varanasi (125kms),Calcutta (799kms),Khajuraho (294kms), Nagpur (618kms), Jaipur (673 kms)