Ardh Kumbh Mela Prayagraj Allahabad

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Kumbh Mela is an assemblage or mass gathering of Hindu Pilgrims to bathe in the holy rivers. There are four such melas. They are:

Haridwar Kumbh Mela
Allahabad(Prayag) Kumbh Mela
Nashik-Trimbakeshwar Simhastha
Ujjain Simhastha

The Sadhus and the Pilgrims come together to free themselves from the cycle of life and death and transcend themselves to the heavenly realm also known as to attain “Moksha” (freedom).

Allahabad Kumbh Mela occurs every twelve years. Also, an annual fair known as Magh Mela has been prominent since ages. The Mela that occurs every 6 years in only Allahabad and Haridwar is called Ardh Kumbh Mela. The Ardh Kumbh Mela in Allahabad will take place in January-February and will be the center of attraction all over the world. The exact dates for this event of Ardh kumbh 2019 include 15th January to 4th March. For the Shahi (Royal) bath there are different dates in the Prayag Ardh Kumbh Mela.

The dates are:

1st Shahi Snan: 14/15 January
2nd Shahi Snan: 4th February
3rd Shahi Snan: 10th February

These dates are decided depending on the position of Sun, Moon, and Jupiter.

This Mela apart from taking a dip in the holy water will offer various other attractions during the period of the Mela. The experience will range from the chanting prayers of sadhus, the smell of joss sticks, to the mass gathering of people in and around the area. Following are the popular attractions of the Mela:

1. The Akharas

The gathering place of the sadhus, this is where they carry out their religious practices. The sadhus are followers of Lord Shiva. The Ardh Kumbh Mela will provide an opportunity to see learn and understand the sadhus after all for some they are the center of attraction of the mega event.

2. Satsangs

One of the most important aspects of the Kumbh Mela, devotees travel large distances only to attend this event. The devotees gather together and sit for long durations to listen to the sadhus.

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