In 2013, Allahabad Kumbh Mela happened when Sun entered Aries and Jupiter was in Aquarius.
Not all are Maha Kumbh Melas. Maha Kumbh Melas come once in 12 years. The one in 2013 was extra special because it was 12 times 12 equal to 144 years occurance. Once in a life time event for us. I am extremely grateful to God for giving us this opportunity to have a dip in Triveni .
The future Kumbh Melas are hosted by:
2015 Nashik
2016 Ujjain - Kumbh Mela, Haridwar - Ardh Kumbh , Kumbakonam (Tamil Nadu) for Mahamaham Kumbh.
2019 Allahabad Ardh Kumbh
2022 Haridwar
The 2013 one was from Jan 14th (Makara Sankranti) to March 10th (Maha Shivaratri). A total of 55 days. Most visited place in the whole world, they claim. But I have no idea whether there are any other events in the world that are attended by millions like this one.
Hope the dip in converged location of the three holy rivers Ganga, Yamuna and Saraswati had washed off all my sins thus far!!!!
Each day of bathing had a special significance. But, we chose to go on Feb 6th as I mentioned in my previous post.
The special days for this year were:
Makar Sankranti Jan 14, 2013
Paush Poornima Jan 27, 2013
Ekadasi snanam Feb 6, 2013
Mauni Amavasya Feb 10, 2013 (most crowded)
Basant Panchami Feb 15, 2013
Ratha Sapthami Feb 17, 2013
Bhishma Ekadasi Feb 21, 2013
Magha Poornima Feb 25, 2013
Maha Shivaratri March 10, 2013
Not all are Maha Kumbh Melas. Maha Kumbh Melas come once in 12 years. The one in 2013 was extra special because it was 12 times 12 equal to 144 years occurance. Once in a life time event for us. I am extremely grateful to God for giving us this opportunity to have a dip in Triveni .
The future Kumbh Melas are hosted by:
2015 Nashik
2016 Ujjain - Kumbh Mela, Haridwar - Ardh Kumbh , Kumbakonam (Tamil Nadu) for Mahamaham Kumbh.
2019 Allahabad Ardh Kumbh
2022 Haridwar
The 2013 one was from Jan 14th (Makara Sankranti) to March 10th (Maha Shivaratri). A total of 55 days. Most visited place in the whole world, they claim. But I have no idea whether there are any other events in the world that are attended by millions like this one.
Hope the dip in converged location of the three holy rivers Ganga, Yamuna and Saraswati had washed off all my sins thus far!!!!
Each day of bathing had a special significance. But, we chose to go on Feb 6th as I mentioned in my previous post.
The special days for this year were:
Makar Sankranti Jan 14, 2013
Paush Poornima Jan 27, 2013
Ekadasi snanam Feb 6, 2013
Mauni Amavasya Feb 10, 2013 (most crowded)
Basant Panchami Feb 15, 2013
Ratha Sapthami Feb 17, 2013
Bhishma Ekadasi Feb 21, 2013
Magha Poornima Feb 25, 2013
Maha Shivaratri March 10, 2013
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