Maha Kumbh Mela 2016, Ujjain

Important Dates for Ujjain Kumbh Mela:
Starts from 22 April to 21 May 2016

About Maha Kumbh Mela

Kumbh Mela is a religious festival of Hindus and celebrated in India at four places Nasik, Ujjain, Haridwar and Allahabad. In (2013), the Kumbh Mela was held in Allahabad. The Kumbh Mela was also held here earlier in 2001, when about sixty millions pilgrims took the holy dip in this holy river and thousands witnessed the grand event. After a span of 12 years, the Great Kumbh is yet again back to the place where the festival is of great significance. The Allahabad Kumbh Mela was the largest congregation of pilgrims in the world. This year the city of Ujjain , will yet again come alive to host this congregation and to maintain its dignity. The Festival will be celebrate between 22nd of April and 21st of May 2016, devotees and Hindus from all over the world will converge to the banks of the Sangam river banks to take the holy dip symbolizing the spirit and the unity of this Maha Kumbh. Apart from the pilgrims, many Sadhus and the naked KamarupanBabas who cover themselves with ashes all over their bodies.

The Mahants, who resides in isolated places like caves and dense forest are also sighted headed towards the Sangam for the holy dip and bath. It is believed that a dip in the holy Sangam can make a person to get rid of all the sins done in past and set themselves free from the cycle of life and death. Allahabad, well known for its modern heritage and culture, will be on the itinerary of foreigners willing to witness this great congregation in the country. They will also witness the mystic belief and faith of Indian Religion and can take this event as a great opportunity to collect religious information about the Indian culture. The touch of tradition and customs can be easily seen at the Triveni Sangam. Holiday India organizes the Maha Kumbh Mela 2016 Ujjain Tour with a special package.

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