Bathing At Kumbha Mela In Haridwar

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Kumbh Mela is a mass Hindu Pilgrimage. It occurs 4 times every 12 years and rotates among 4 locations:Allahabad (Prayag) at the confluence of Ganga and Yamuna and mythical Saraswati river , Haridwar along Ganga river,Ujjain along the Kshipra river and Nashik along the Godavari river, so a Kumbh Mela is practically held every three years across the 4 locations.

Ardh Kumbh Mela is celebrated every 6 years at Haridwar and Allahabad, while the Purna (complete) Kumbh always takes place at Allahabad every 12 years. The Maha Kumbh Mela ('Great' Kumbh Mela) which comes after 12 'Purna Kumbh Melas' which is after every 144 years is also held at Allahabad.

Kumbh Mela in January-April, 2010, is at Haridwar,where the Ganga flows out of the Himalayas. Prayag, Allahabad will host Kumbh Mela in 2013 at the confluence the Ganga, Yamuna and Saraswati sacred rivers. In 2015, Nasik, along the Godavari river, is the festival site and in 2016, Ujjain, will welcome Kumbh Mela pilgrims.

After reaching Kumbh Mela Haridwar take a bath on dates scheduled accordingto lunar cycles. Bathing in the sacred waters of River Ganges(Ganga), along which Kumbh Mela festivals are situated, purifies karma and brings good fortune.

Alongwith Pray with millions of pilgrims to contribute spiritual efforts to the consciousness of all pilgrims.

Main Bathing Dates

The holy dip during Kumbh Mela is said to takes out human from the circle of life and death and attains Moksha. This is the main reason to attend the Kumbh Mela.

Below are the list of main bathing dates of Kumbh Mela 2010, Haridwar:
14 January, 2010 Makarsankranti
15 January, 2010 Mauni Aamavasya - Suryagrahan Snan
20 Jauary, 2010 Basant Panchami
30 January, 2010 Maagh Purnima
12 February, 2010 Shre Maha Shivratri Shahi Snan
15 March, 2010 Somawati Aamavasya Shahi Snan
16 March, 2010 Navsamvarambh Snan
24 March, 2010 Shree Ramnavami Snan
30 March, 2010 Chaitra Purnima (Parv Snan)
14 April, 2010 Mesha Sankranti Shahi Snan - Mukhya Snan Parv
28 April, 2010 Vaisakh Aadhimaas Purnima Snan

Bathing Ghats in Haridwar
Har Ki Pauri
Asthi Parvath Ghat
Subhash Ghat
Gau Ghat

The importance of taking a Bath at Haridwar is believed to be same as experiencing one day at the Brahmaloka or 4.32 billion years are highlighted. According to the Hindu Dharma, this is the closest one may come to immortality.

About the Author:
Ramesh kumar is associated with http://www.kalpavasi.com . http://www.Kalpavasi.com is the most comprehensive web site on the Kumbh Mela and provides all round information on the world"'s biggest event from all possible disciplines and approaches.

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