subject: Welcome 2013 With Maha Kumbh Mela [print this page] Maha Kumbh Mela is one of the largest fairs held in Uttar Pradesh after every twelve years. It is one of the most primitive fairs held all over India. A confab of millions, get together to attend this mela without any sufferings or pain. People come from every corner of the country to be a part of this enormous and elaborate affair. The most common feature of the Kumbh Mela is the bathing ceremony.
There is a flock of people who come to take a dip in the holy Ganga, Yamuna and Saraswati. It is said that the reason behind people taking a dip in the sacred rivers is to get rid of the sins committed by them in the past. During this event the water of the three sacred rivers gets accumulated together which is when it becomes so auspicious for the people. It takes place in Allahabad, Haridwar, Ujjain and Nasik.
The Kumbh Mela commences on Makar Sankranti, and this day is considered to be extremely auspicious. The ancient myth about this mela is the pot of nectar which stills exists, over which the gods and goddesses fought with the demons. This fact goes back to the times of the Vedic scriptures called the Puranas. According to these scriptures the Kumbh Mela was held in this time.
The upcoming Kumbh Mela 2013 will be held on 14th January and go on till 10th March in Allahabad. The last time is took place in 2001, in which there was a gathering of approximately sixty million who could take a dip in the water and apart from these 60 million there were thousands of other people who witnessed the grand showdown. This Kumbh Mela is considered to be the best and most grand of all the destinations is Allahabad and is also supposedly the most auspicious. Allahabad is one of the most sacred cities of India. It possesses the conglomeration of the three holy rivers Ganga, Yamuna and Saraswati. The Kumbh Mela 2013 will take place on the banks of river Sangam which is expected to be a huge success among the masses and will be an unforgettable experience.
The important bathing dates of Maha Kumbh Mela in 2013 are 27th January, 6th February, 10th February, 15th February, 17th February, 18th February and 25th February. Each date has its distinct significance and needs to be attended with extravagance and galore.
As far as the stay is concerned there are several options for the visitors. The types of Kumbh Mela 2013 accommodations are super deluxe tents, deluxe tents, dormitory tents and dinning tents. The outstation visitors can choose out of these varied accommodation types each of which have distinct facilities and amenities, although all are extremely convenient and comfortable.
