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Kumbh Mela is one amongst largest Hindu religious events on earth. it's an especially sacred and religious Hindu festival, celebrated in India. it's the revered Hindu festival that dignifies the Hindu faith, jam-packed with cultural and ancient values. Truthfully, Kumbh Mela is an example of unity of among diversity.

Kumbh Mela is celebrated In Haridwar, Prayagraj, Ujjain and Nashik.

Next Kumbh Mela is In Prayagraj in 2025

The Kumbh Mela is the largest festive Mela in the world. As per Hindu sculptures, at the time of Samundra Manthan, a few drops of Nectar fall at four places in India. These are the places where we celebrate the Kumbh Mela. Also, the Kumbh Mela destinations have been the victim of the presence of various Gods and Goddess, and some unbelievable miracles. All these things explain the importance of the Kumbh Mela.

The last Kumbh Mela was held in Prayagraj (Allahabad) in 2019 in the bank of Triveni Sangam.

Last Kumbh Mela was in Prayagraj (Uttar Pradesh) in 2019.

Kumbh Mela actually held in every 12 years but in Haridwar and Prayagraj Kumbh Mela held in every 6 years. This Mini Kumbh which occurs after every Purana Kumbh is called Ardh Kumbh Mela (Half Kumbh Mela).

Kumbh Mela also known as Maha Kumbha Mela, Kumbh Mela occurs four times over the period of 12 years. The Kumbh Mela rotating between four pilgrimage places on four sacred rivers, at Prayagraj (Allahabad) at the confluence point (Triveni Sangam) of the Ganges, the Jamuna, and the mythical Sarasvati, at Haridwar on the bank of Ganges River, at Ujjain on the Shipra, at Nashik on the Godavari river.

Haridwar is well connect with all route following are the details options:

Air Route: - The nearest airport to the Haridwar Kumbh destination is Joly Grant Airport of Dehradun. The airport is just 45 km away from the destination. Therefore, you may hire any taxi or cab or bus from here to get to the Haridwar Kumbh Destination. Flight from most of the airport is available to take you to the Joly Grant Airport.

Railway route: - The very nearest Railway station to the Haridwar Kumbh destination is the Haridwar junction for which various trains are available from all major cities. You can take the local trains from Haridwar Junction, or you may also hire any private or public transport.

Road Route: - Haridwar is well connected with all major cities through various National highways and expressways, and buses are available for most of the time. Such as, from Patna the Haridwar city is connected via NH 27, NH 31, and the Agra Lucknow expressway. From Delhi, Haridwar is connected via NH 58.

Lots of reasons are there to attain the Kumbh Mela such as: -

For the purification of the soul, and to feel the spirituality and real divine attraction, and to get the Salvation.

According to the Guinness World Records, and the UNESCO, and all other such agencies, the Kumbh Mela is the largest festive Mela in the world, and It contains the largest crowd. Also, it’s the only festive Mela having the largest number of foreign tourists. Therefore, it’s is a matter of pride for India that it has all four destinations of Kumbh Mela. Therefore, being the proud Indian, you should attain the Kumbh Mela.

In Kumbh Mela Haridwar there are four kinds of accommodation available in our camp

1. Luxury Tents 2. Deluxe Tents 3. Family Deluxe Tents 4. Dormitory Tents.

All the Basic services such as 24 Hrs hot water, Attached toilet, Western Commode, STD/ISD facilities, Free Wi-Fi Facility, charging points, blankets, and laundry, are available with all these four types of accommodations.

There are many auspicious dates in Kumbh Mela but as per the Akhara Parisad or Pandits it said Makar Sankranti & Mauni Amavasya most auspicious dates in Kumbh Mela

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Akharas are basically various groups of saints following different rituals, and lifestyle to worship the god. Some of famous Akharasa are Juna, Digambar, Nirmohi.

Holy bath, Visiting the auspicious and famous Temples, Offering the prayer to gods and goddess, listening to the Sadhu Vachan from great saints, watching various Akharas taking the holy dip, watching various saints performing the worship rituals in various breath-taking ways, are some of the things to do in Kumbh Mela.

During the Kumbh Mela, you must visit the holy river Ghats to take the holy dip. You may visit near by place like Mansa Devi Temple, Chandi Devi Temple, Hari Ki Pauri, Shanti Kunj etc.

During the Kumbh Mela in Haridwar in day time its hot but at night the weather is very pleasant. You may need blanket at night.

The best way to find the budget accommodation in Kumbh Mela is to book the package through any trusted travel agency. They arrange all as per your requirements.

Jolly Grant Airport of Dehradun is the nearest Aiport to the Kumbh Mela Haridwar.

There are many hotels available in Kumbh Mela in different category. We offer Budget & Luxury camps near by Kumbh Mela area. But if you are looking for hotels we have Hotel Godwin, Hotel Crystal Ganga, Hotel Golden Tulip to offer you. These are the best Hotels available in Kumbh Mela Haridwar

Saints and their disciples or Akharas' Ascetics bathing on the auspicious days at specific time at river in the Kumbh Mela is called a Shahi Snan(Royal Bathing).

Bathing Ghats are generally the places made to take the holy bath. These are generally the storage of water for you to take the holy dip. It’s very safe to have a dip. There are few famous ghats in Haridwar are Har Ki Pauri, Chandi Ghat

From Haridwar Railway station, the Kumbh Mela destination is at a distance of around 1.5 km to 2 km.

Yes, you can meet the Naga Sadhu in Kumbh Mela. But, the only thing you need to take care that none of your activities should hurt them.

Royal Procession begins at early morning at 4 a.m in Kumbh Mela. For Royal Procession, the Akharas ' Ascetics and Saints break out a gun-wielding procession accompanied by huge crowds. The locals decorate the procession's path well in advance with rangolis and petals. One by one, the Akhadas consisting of their saints and disciples take the route to the Shahi Snan's location. Playing music together with their Sawari such as Elephant, camels, horses, etc. Some Swamis are riding on elephants and some on tractor-trolley chariots. The devotees sprinkle flowers in the route. They phrases & Slogans such as' Har Har Mahadev, Gauri Shankar, Jai Ganga Maiyya Ki jai etc. Wearing garlands, holy Ash smeared on the body, carrying sparkling swords or other weapons and flags, thousands of nude Naga Sadhus with chants Slogan like Har har Mahadev, Har Har Gange. It looks mesmerizing and you feel like watching movie. These whole process is called Royal Procession In Kumbh Mela

There are many Akhadas of saints in India and most of them take participate in Kumbh Mela. Those are Naga Akhada, Niranjani Akhada, Vaishnava Akhada, Mahanirvani Akhda and Juna Akhada. The newly formed Kinnar Akhada also take participate in Kumbh Mela.

CCTV is installed at various places in the entire Kumbh Mela. Police, Forces, and other authorized officials do the guarding all the time. Lots of Sahayata Kedras are present there to you to find your missing family members. Lots of Ambulances and basic medical camps are present to provide you the medical help in need.

Yes, There are many changing room made by government in the Kumbh Mela at various places and ghats. So there is no issue with Changing Cloths in Kumbh Mela.

The government is planning to spend around 4500 crores for the upcoming Kumbh Mela in Haridwar. It will be inclusive of all facilities, safety, and security arrangements.

The Government of Uttrakhand has made may arrangement to keep in mind guest requirements. Government has made temporary bridges, roads, water tanks, ghats, cloth changing rooms, shuttle service, customer service centers, banks, atms, portable toilets etc.