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kumbh mela

Kumbh Mela or Kumbha Mela is a mass Hindu pilgrimage of faith in which Hindus gather to bathe in a sacred or holy river. Traditionally, four fairs are widely recognized as the Kumbh Melas: the Haridwar Kumbh Mela, the Allahabad Kumbh Mela, the Nashik-Trimbakeshwar Simhastha, and Ujjain Simhastha. These four fairs are held periodically at one of the following places by rotation: Haridwar, Allahabad (Prayaga), Nashik district (Nashik and Trimbak), and Ujjain.

Kumbh Mela 2021 in Haridwar will be held from January 14 to April 27. This time, Kumbh Mela is being held after 11 years, not the usual 12, due to specific auspicious dates.

The main festival site is located on the banks of a river: the Ganges (Ganga) at Haridwar; the confluence (Sangam) of the Ganges and the Yamuna and the invisible Sarasvati at Allahabad; the Godavari at Nashik; and the Shipra at Ujjain. Bathing in these rivers is thought to cleanse a person of all sins.

At any given place, the Kumbh Mela is held once in 12 years. There is a difference of around 3 years between the Kumbh Melas at Haridwar and Nashik; the fairs at Nashik and Ujjain are celebrated in the same year or one year apart.

UNESCO’s Intergovernmental Committee that Safeguards the Intangible Cultural Heritage inscribed ´Kumbh Mela´ on the Representative List of Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity during its 12th session being held South Korea.

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Apr 18, 2025, 00:10 (IST)

Smart city corp to identify 500 more locations to install CCTVs
Apr 09, 2025, 23:57 (IST)

Speed painters capture essence of kumbh mela on canvas in Mangaluru
Apr 13, 2025, 22:58 (IST)

Nashik civic body to improve road connectivity ahead of Simhastha kumbh mela by acquiring land for missing links
Apr 04, 2025, 20:08 (IST)

Simhastha kumbh mela: Nashik municipal corporation to develop Sadhugram on 1,000 acres
Apr 08, 2025, 19:47 (IST)

'Odela 2' trailer out: The Tamannaah Bhatia starrer unleashes chilling divine vs devil battle - WATCH
etimes.in / Apr 08, 2025, 19:18 (IST)

Tamannaah Bhatia stars in 'Odela 2', a supernatural thriller. The trailer has left fans spellbound, with the film set to release on April 17. It follows Tamannaah as a Shiva devotee battling evil forces. The movie is a sequel to 'Odela Railway Station'.

City lights and stars: Nasa shares nighttime image of India from space
TIMESOFINDIA.COM / Apr 13, 2025, 13:37 (IST)

Nasa released stunning nighttime images from the International Space Station, showcasing illuminated regions across the globe. One captivating photograph features India, glowing with city lights under a starlit sky. The series also includes views of the cloud-covered Midwest United States, Southeast Asia, and Canada with a faint green aurora, sparking social media appreciation.

Passengers demand to restart Belagavi-Hyderabad train service
Apr 07, 2025, 22:29 (IST)

Maharashtra Navnirman Sena protests at Ramkund in Nashik against Godavari pollution
Apr 09, 2025, 23:55 (IST)

Man who burgled Kumbh pilgrims’ house caught
TNN / Apr 10, 2025, 00:19 (IST)

Sanitation single factor behind surge in kumbh, says CS
TNN / Apr 15, 2025, 23:10 (IST)

‘We are Indians firstly and lastly’: CM Yogi quotes Babasaheb Ambedkar
Apr 15, 2025, 00:43 (IST)

Kumbh over, Prayagraj now lags behind Ayodhya, Gorakhpur airports in footfall
Apr 18, 2025, 21:25 (IST)

Pawan Kalyan’s ex-wife Renu Desai calls him a 'caring' father to Akira Nandan and Aadhya: ‘I never said no to him…’
etimes.in / Apr 10, 2025, 20:16 (IST)

Renu Desai, actress and former wife of actor Pawan Kalyan, recently opened up about her life after their separation and the social media trolling she faced. Renu spoke about her children, Akira Nandan and Aadhya, and how they still share a special bond with Pawan, often accompanying him wherever he goes.

Nashik Municipal Corporation proposes Rs 3,000-crore road works ahead of kumbh mela
Mar 28, 2025, 20:56 (IST)

Huge response to walk-in tour of Nashik police commissioner’s office on first day
TNN / Apr 01, 2025, 22:53 (IST)

Dial 139 or report on telecom department portal about your lost cellphones on railway premises
TNN / Apr 08, 2025, 17:53 (IST)

Development works worth 166cr for Nashik Road station
Apr 12, 2025, 23:43 (IST)

Watch: Elephant strolls through busy Haridwar market– what it does next stuns everyone
etimes.in / Apr 09, 2025, 20:34 (IST)

As forests continue to disappear and cities expand, wild animals like elephants are increasingly forced into human settlements. Haridwar, in particular, has been dealing with a frequent visitor– a 40-year-old male elephant that seems to have made the town its new territory, according to a report presented by TOI. Delve in and read on to know more!

Tamannaah Bhatia’s witty REPLY to reporter who asked ‘Kisko apne vash mein karna chahogi?’ wins hearts amid breakup rumours with Vijay Varma
etimes.in / Apr 09, 2025, 00:37 (IST)

Tamannaah Bhatia is set to captivate audiences as Shiva Shakti in the supernatural thriller Odela 2, releasing on April 17. The trailer launch in Mumbai revealed her character's fight against evil in a haunted village. The film, a sequel to Odela Railway Station, boasts a strong cast and a pan-India release.

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