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Kumbh Mela is the main religious gathering in the world. Kumbh Mela is a sacred Hindu pilgrimage that takes place 4 times every 12 years and take turns among 4 places of India ie. Haridwar, Ujjain, Allahabad, Nasik. The period of this Kumbh Mela, which is measured to be the main Hindu spiritual gathering, 1000s of pilgrims and sadhus come from all over India and out of the country. The most important features of this Fare are furious and exotic Naga Sadhus covered in ash, matted hairs and are recognized as preserver of faith.
Mythological Origin of Kumbh Mela
Haridwar Kumbhs history is extremely old and originates from dates back to the time when Amrita Kalasha was recovered from Samudramanthan. The period of this churning procedure, the Mandara Mountain was used as a churning rod and Vasuki, the king of serpents, acted as the rope for churning. In this complete churning procedure, Dhanwantari, the divine healer, appeared with the "Kumbh" containing nectar in his palms, when the Kumbha containing the Amrita Kalasha appeared. After this a tense war between Devtas and Asuras ensued.
For 12 days and 12 nights the gods and demons fought in the sky for the possession of this pot of amrita. And it is said that during the battle, drops of amrita fell on to 4 places of India i.e Haridwar, Ujjain, Allahabad and Nasik. To commemorate this holy event of the Amrita Kalasha Kumbh is celebrated at these 4 places of India.
Upcoming Kumbh Mela
Kumbh Mela is going to take place at Haridwar in 2010 from 1st January 30 April.
Separately from this, the dates for the 2010 Kumbh Mela-
* 1. 14 January 2010 (thursday) - Makar Sankranti Snan - First Snan (bath)
* 2. 15 January 2010 (friday) - Mauni Amavasya and Surya Grahan ( Sola Eclipse) - Second Snan
* 3. 20 January 2010 (Wed) - Basant Panchmi Snan - Third snan
