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 KUMBH
MELA GENERAL INFORMATION:
Timing of Kumbh Mela
Description
of Kumbh Mela 2001
Darshan
of the Holy Saints
Procession
of Holy Saints
Legend
of Kumbh Mela
Timing:
Sacred Bathing Event
KUMBH MELA TOUR ITINERARIES:
December, 2006, and January,
2007 TOURS:
Ayurveda in Delhi: any dates between
Dec. 23 and Jan. 8
Kumbh
Mela Tour Itinerary: Jan 8-21 (12 nights)
Allahabad Post-Tour Extension: Jan.
20-24 (4 nights)
KUMBH MELA
REGISTRATION AND INQUIRIES:
Fees for
Kumbh Mela Tours
Register for Kumbh Mela Tours
WATCH BRIEF FILMS SHOWING
KUMBH MELA:
"Shortcut to Nirvana"
Film Trailer:
http://melafilms.com/pages/trailer_qt6 (low
resolution)
http://melafilms.com/pages/trailer_qt7
(high resolution)
"Kumbh Mela: Songs
of the River" Film Trailer:
http://www.kmp2001.com/kumbh_mela.wmv
From time immemorial
to the present day, devotees have gathered with unwavering faith
to receive the blessings of holy saints and bathe in the holiest
of holy bathing spots in India. As
tour guide for the Kumbh Mela tours on this site, I recommend
you see this film, which propels you into the magic that is Kumbh
Mela. After seeing this film, you may be called to come with
us on our next tour to Kumbh Mela in 2007.--Dr. Susan Shumsky
(To purchase your own
copy of the film): http://www.kmp2001.com
 The Maha Kumbh Mela ("great
festival of the pot of nectar of immortality") is held every
three years in each of four different locations, returning to
each of four places every twelve years. An Ardh (half) Mela (festival)
takes place six years after the Maha Kumbh in each location.
Kumbh Mela is a sacred Hindu
pilgrimage and bathing festival that takes place at the following
4 locations of India:
- Prayag (near the city of Allahabad,
in the state of Uttar Pradesh) at the confluence of three rivers
Ganga (Ganges), Yamuna and Saraswati
- Haridwar (in the state of
Uttaranchal Pradesh) where the river Ganga enters the plains
from Himalayas.
- Ujjain (in Madhya Pradesh),
on the banks of Ksipra river.
- Nasik (in Maharashtra) on
the banks of Godavari river.
Dates for the Maha Kumbh
Festival
(every 12 years in 4 locations)
- The next Ardh (half) Mela
(festival) will be held January 2007 at Allahabad. Main bathing
date: Jan. 19.
- In 2010, March-April, Maha
Kumbh Mela will be held at Haridwar in the foothills of the Himalayas.
Main bathing date: April 14.
- In 2013, Maha Kumbh Mela will
be held in Allahabad (Prayag), Jan. 27 to Feb. 25. Main bathing
date: Feb. 10.
- In 2015, Maha Kumbh Mela will
be held Aug. 15 to Sept. 13. Main bathing date: Sept. 13.
- In 2016, Maha Kumbh Mela will
be held April 22 to May 21. Main bathing date: May 21.
 
The basic point of the Kumbh
Mela is for pilgrims to bathe at certain sacred spots on certain
auspicious days. A large tented city is erected and pilgrims
stay at tents owned by Pandas (religious and spiritual guides)
and at various ashrams. Others will just camp on the ground or
turn up for the actual bathing day. Some of these bathing days
are designated "royal," and it is on these days that
the naga sadhus (naked mendicants) parade and bathe. On other
days there will still be people bathing and other events and
random processions.
 
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