Kumbh Mela- All You Need To Know Before You Go To Kumbh Locations

Kumbh Mela is also known as Kumbha Mela, it is celebrated four times over the course of 12 years. The Kumbh Mela in India is nothing less than a festival itself. The believers of God and Pilgrims are attending this famous occasion which marks the significant period as per the Hindu calendar too. Basically the Mela site of the observance rotating between four religious places in India that is

• Haridwar (on the Ganga River)
• Ujjain (on the Shipra)
• Nashik (Godavari)
• Prayag (modern Allahabad) at the confluence of the Ganges, the Jamuna, and the mythical Saraswati

Every site of Kumbh is based on a distinct set of astrological positions of the sun, moon, and Jupiter the holiest time occurring at an exact time when these positions are fully occupied. In Kumbh Mela at Prayag, it particularly attracts millions of pilgrims. There is a great Kumbh Mela Festival are held on every 144 years at Prayag. A report says that in the year 2003 the Kumbh Mela attracts approx than 100 million peoples. Prayag is a place in Uttar Pradesh India. There are many places to visit in Uttar Pradesh.

Kumbh Mela Places

There are basically four Kumbh Mela Places in India, those are as follows-

1. Kumbh Mela Haridwar

The Haridwar city is the dubbed of the gateway to Lord Vishnu is a holy city for Hindu devotees. The river Ganga flows through the Land of Haridwar increasing the pilgrim importance of the city. Haridwar also is known to host the world’s largest fair, Kumbh Mela every 12th year and Ardh Kumbh Mela every 6th year where the devotees accumulate near the banks of the Ganga River.

Here Kumbh Mela held when Jupiter is in Aquarius and Sun is in Aries during the Hindu month of Chaitra (March-April).

2. Kumbh Mela Allahabad

Allahabad is basically known as Prayag, is a holy city for the Hindu devotees which is believed to be the spot where Lord Brahma first offered his sacrifice after the creation of the earth. Allahabad city was one of the four spots where ambrosia dropped due to which it is a Kumbh Mela destination. The city is the World’s largest religious gatherings, Kumbh Mela in Allahabad takes place at the confluence of three sacred rivers of India

• Ganga
• Yamuna
• Saraswati

Here Kumbh is held when Jupiter is in Aries on Taurus and the sun and the moon are in Capricorn during the Hindu month of Magha (Jan-Feb). Pilgrims and Devotees are throngs the Allahabad Ghats to take a holy dip in order to attain Moksha.

3. Kumbh Mela Nashik

Nashik is situated on the bank of river Godavari, that city holds a lot of cultural and religious importance for Hindus. The basic reasons that make it a very important place is the Simhastha celebration.

Kumbh Mela in Nashik also known as Nashik-Trimbakeshwar Simhastha is a very auspicious fair that is either held when Sun and Jupiter are in Leo during the Hindu month of Bhadrapada (August-September). In that time devotees come and take a dip in the holy water of Godavari River at the Trimbakeshwar Shiva Temple and RamKund in Nashik. Doing that people believe they get rid of their sins and helps them in attaining moksha.

4. Kumbh Mela Ujjain

Ujjain is known as the city of temples, situated along the Kshipra river. The temple city gets most of its religious importance from the Shri Mahakaleshwar temple. Ujjain is one of the 4 places where Kumbh Mela is held. Kumbh that is known as Ujjain Simhastha commences when Jupiter is in Leo and Sun is in Aries, or when all three are in Libra during the Hindu month of Vaisakha (April-May).

The Devotes accumulate near the Kshipra river and take a dip in the water. It is believed that this bath will wash away all the sins committed by people. That dip will clean all the soul and brings the person closer to attain.

Highlights of Kumbh Mela

There is an auspicious gathering, Kumbh Mela is one of the most famous fairs where devotees from across the globe come to attain spiritual clarity and wash off sins in the ritual bathing at Kumbh Mela, the mela has an importance of its own and several pilgrims and people belonging to this faith join together for this prime reason itself. Now there is a quick catch-up with the Kumbh Mela 2019 schedule that this auspicious bathing becomes even more special as per the religious beliefs.

Start from (March 11 to 27 April 2021)

Things to do In Kumbh Mela

1. Tourist Walks

2. Cultural Events

3. Thematic Gates

4. Waterways

5. Laser Light Show

Accommodations At Kumbh Mela

1. Budget Hotels / Luxury Hotels

If your budget is not very high and you don’t wish to stay in a tent, this is the best you can opt for some budget hotels to stay in. Be it a one night stay or a week-long visit to this renowned place.  But if you’re not worried about your budget and money then you may be opting for a Luxury hotel for your stay.

2. Tents

In Kumbh Mela, there have several tent accommodation options at the site itself and you may not worry about traveling from a far-off place to visit the Mela. Some of the tent provider names are-

• Kalpa Vriksh
• Kumbh Canvas
• Vedic Tent City
• Indraprastha city

These tents have all the basic amenities including a well-appointed tent and washrooms.

How To Reach Kumbh Mela

By Bus

1. Haridwar Bus Terminal, Haridwar

Bus Stand Address: Devpura, Haridwar, Uttarakhand 249401

2. ISBT Haridwar

Har Ki Pauri, Haridwar

By Train

Haridwar Railway Station

Station code‎: ‎HW

Previous names‎: ‎North Railway Zone

Platforms‎: ‎10

Opened‎: ‎1859

By Air

Nearest Airport

Jolly Grant Airport, Dehradun

Address: Airport Rd, Uttarakhand 248140

Code: DED

Elevation: 558 m

Ending Words

Kumbh is a Sanskrit word for the pitcher, but it sometimes refers to as the Kalasha. And the second word is Mela, which means a gathering or a meet or simply fair. In Kumbh Mela there are millions of Devotees take a holy dip in the sacred rivers with them to believe of that cleanse their souls and leads to salvation.

We hope that this article has helped you in understanding more about Kumbh Mela, its religious importance, and how and why Kumbh Mela is so auspicious for Hindus. Why attending a Kumbh Mela means a lot to them and why this Mela is said to be a festival of Trilok.

In the above, the information may surely give you a brief info about the Mela. And if you like that article then don’t be hesitate to share it.