The largest gathering of devotees in the world, Kumbh Mela is a holy pilgrimage, one of the holiest for Hindus. Hosted at four places in India- Haridwar, Ujjain, Nashik & Allahabad, along the River Ganga, River Kshipra and also the confluence of Ganga, Yamuna and Saraswati Rivers.
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Kumbh Mela, the largest as well as the holiest religious gathering in the world is set to begin in 2019 in Allahabad. Indian Holiday Pvt. Ltd. offers specially-crafted itinerary for devotees to bask in the divine bliss. At just INR 16000 be a part of the festivities for 3 days. Take a holy dip in the River, offer prayers, perform rituals and be blessed. Attending the event is said to cleanse you of all sins and also attain salvation.
In 2019, the Kumbh Mela, listed among UNESCO’S Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity is going to be held at the confluence of three holy Rivers-Ganga Yamuna, Saraswati at Triveni Sangam in Allahabad. The fair is celebrated once in 12 years at four holy sites (Ujjain, Nashik, Haridwar and Allahabad), while Ardh Kumbh is celebrated once in 6 years, only at Allahabad and Haridwar.
According to mythology, the legend of Kumbh Mela comes from a tale where drops of Amrit, the nectar of immortality fell at four rivers at the four places on Earth. At Ujjain it is the River Kshipra, in Nashik the Godavari River, Ganga River at Haridwar and in Allahabad-the confluence of Rivers Ganga, Yamuna and Saraswati. These same places get charged with divine properties as the astronomical positions match the event that had occurred centuries and centuries back.
The specially-crafted itinerary to attend the Kumbha Mela involves stay at camps along the holy sites. In addition, there are provisions to participate in the religious ceremonies. The river aarti in the evening is spectacular. Lights, incense, flowers, hymns, chants and the crowds of devotees makes it a memorable experience.
Make plans for the Allahabad Ardh Kumbh Mela 2019! The package is valid from 15th January to the 4th March, 2019 which is also the duration of the holy mela. The most auspicious days for taking holy dips are Makar Sankranti, Paush Purnima, Mauni Amavasya, Basant Panchami, Maghi Purnima and Maha Shivratri.
Visit https://www.indianholiday.com/tours-of-india/kumbh-mela.html for the detailed itinerary and complete details about the package.
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