Kumb mela 2019
15 jan-19 to 4 march-19
Kumb mela 2019 is a rare combination of a spiritual confluence and a cultural heritage. Kumbh means a congregation of faith in the sea of humanity.
IMPORTANT DATES
15 jan-19 Makar Sanskranti
21 jan-19 Paush Purnima
04 feb-19 Mauni Amavasya
10 feb -19 Basant Panchami
19 feb -19 Maghi Purnima
04 Mar-19 Mahashivratri
History of Kumbh Mela
It is believed that Kumbh Mela started in 8th century. It is said philosopher Shankara who instituted regular gathering of learned people for discussion and debate.
Kumbh Mela is celebrated four times over the course of 12 years.
The site of Kumbh Mela rotates between four places on bank of four sacred rivers
Haridwar on the bank of river Gangs
Ujjain on the bank of river Shipra
Nashik on the bank of Godavari
Prayag at the confluence of Gangs , Janina and Saraswati
FIRST TIME
Seventy one countries hosted their flags at the Kumbh
On 24 Jan 19 NRIs visited Kumbh Mela as a part of PRAVASI BHRTIYA DIVAS CELIBRATION
Post Independent this is first Kumbh with sufficient water level.
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