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topic of Kumbh Mela

Answer 1

Kumbh Mela is the world’s largest religious gathering of faith in which Hindus gather to bath in a sacred river. Kumbh Mela is held every twelfth year at one of the four places by rotation: Haridwar, Prayag (Allahabad), Nasik and Ujjain. Ardh Kumbh Mela is held at only two places, Hardwar and Allahabad, every sixth year.

An important occasion, the Magh (Kumbh) Mela is held every year on the banks of Triveni Sangam (the confluence of the three great rivers Ganga, Yamuna and Saraswati) in Prayag (Allahabad) in Uttar Pradesh. Magh Mela is actually a smaller version of Kumbh Mela. Hence it is also known as mini Kumbh Mela. Prayag Kumbh is considered to be the most significant of all as it the place where the sun, symbolizing direction of wisdom or light.

Answer 2

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" KUMBH MELA / FAIR . "

• On january 15, a gathering so large that it can be seen from space began; The Kumbh Mela. It is taking place in Prayagraj ( previously known as Allahabad. ) And will end on March 4, with Mahashivratri celebrations. The mela ceremoniously started with the ' Shahi snan ' or royal bath and an estimated 1.2 crore pilgrims took a dip at the confluence ( sangam ) of the Ganga, Yamuna and the mythical Saraswati river on the first day. The religious believe that this dip during 49 day event will cleanse their body and soul. Officials are preparing for 12 crore visitors during the course of the Kumbh, making it the largest religious gathering in the world.