Kumbh Mela - Hindu Religion

The millenium's first Ardh Kumbh Mela at the ancient city of Prayag (Allahabad, UP, India) starts on 03 Jan 07 and will continue till Maha Shiv Ratri on 16 Feb 07.

This event takes place once in six years.

This six weeks period is considered auspicious in Hindu religion. Hindu sages and mystics, pilgrims and tourists join millions in taking holi dip in Sangam at Prayag during this period. Sangam is the conflunce of rivers - Ganga, Yamuna and Saraswati, the three mighty rivers of Northern India. Hindus consider these rivers to be sacred for their life-enhancing properties.

Important dates to note are:

03 Jan 07 - Paush Purnima
14, 15 Jan 07 - Makar Sankranti
19 Jan 07 - Magh Amavasya
23 Jan 07 - Basant Panchami
02 Feb 07 - Magh Poornima
16 Feb 07 - Maha Shiv Ratri

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