Hindus from the entire world celebrate almost every festival with full enthusiasm and zeal. These festivals have different purposes for celebration; such as purifying the soul, meeting loved ones and some offer a plethora of spirituality.

Kumbh Mela is one of the event celebrated with great passion and spiritual devotion. Kumbh Mela takes place at four different locations such as Haridwar, Allahabad, Ujjain and Nashik. Kumbh Mela is celebrated every 12 years while Ardh Kumbh Mela is held in 6 years at the same spot.

Pilgrims from all over the world are attracted as they have the chance to liberate their sins.

Where Does Kumbh Mela Happens?

Kumbh Mela is celebrated at four Hindu religious places on a 12-year basis.

Following are those places:

Nashik(Maharashtra).
Haridwar(Uttarakhand).
Ujjain(Madhya Pradesh).
Prayagraj(Uttar Pradesh).

In the upcoming year 2021, Kumbh Mela is all set to be celebrated at Haridwar.

Kumbh Mela Haridwar – 2021

How To Reach Haridwar?

Reaching Haridwar is quite easy even if you live in the south.

By Car :

To reach Haridwar by car, Delhi should be your first destination. The best connectivity to reach Haridwar is from Delhi. Also, there are various cab booking services available.

By Flight :

The nearest airport Haridwar has is in Dehradun i.e Jolly Grant Airport(45Km from Haridwar). Flying saves your time and also you avoid road traffic.

By Train :

If you are opting to travel by train, Haridwar is indeed a railway station connected with every station to its surrounding. Just book tickets from your own hometown.

Haridwar Kumbh Shahi Snan Dates 2021

January 14th – April 27th 2021.

Makar Sankranti Snan

Mauni Amavasya (Snan)

Basant Panchami (Snan)

Magh Poornima

Maha Shivratri (Shahi Snan)

Somvati Amavasya (Shahi Snan)

Baisakhi (Shahi Snan)

Ram Navami (Snan)

Chaitra Purnima (Shahi Snan)

14 January 2021.

11 February 2021.

16 February 2021.

27 February 2021.

11 March 2021.

12 April 2021.

14 April 2021.

21 April 2021.

27 April 2021.

Rituals Performed at Kumbh Mela :

The main focusing ritual in Kumbh Mela is the bath. It is believed that submerging yourself completely in water will help to vanish the sins performed by you and your ancestors.

After bathing, pilgrims worship by the river.

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Reasons to Visit Kumbh Mela 2021 :

Witness the largest human gathering.
Experience the serenity of Haridwar.
The sacred bath.
Spend days there in tents.
Encounter Peace.
Submerge on the path to find self.
Experience the spectacle.

History Behind Kumbh Mela :

Kumbh Mela is originated from two words, “Kumbh” and “Mela”. The name Kumbh has resulted from the immortal pot of nectar.

It is believed that Demons and Devtas were constantly fighting over this pot of nectar. Mela simply means gathering.

The pot was concealed by the Devtas ensuring its safety on Brahaspati, Surya, Shani, and Chandra.

The Demons followed the Devtas for several days. During this course, drops of the nectar dropped over four places namely Nashik, Haridwar, Ujjain and Prayagraj.

The battle continued for 12 days meaning 12 years. These four places are believed to be sacred and have mystical powers.

Kumbh Mela is celebrated at these four places.

According to the ancient, the water in the river turns into Amrit.

It is believed that if you have a bath in those rivers your soul will be purified.

Meet the Naga Sadhus :

Whenever We hear about Kumbh Mela, Naga Sadhus are the first to arrive. Over the year the names are completely joined that it is impossible to separate the names. Naga Sadhus have completely left all the wealth of nature and live a simple life.

Handy Tips to Remember :

Be mentally prepared to face the crowd.
Wear clothes that can easily be identified in a crowd.
Wear comfy shoes as a lot of walking is a part of the ritual.
Carry hat/sunglasses so save yourself from the hot glazing sun.
Be alert as there can be chances of thievery.
Carry some cash with you, which later can be used in emergencies.
Be hydrated.
Make sure you are near your partners.

Reviews :

Here are some of the reviews from previous Kumbh Mela :

“Great Captivating Experience.”

“You explore your true self.”

“Truly an Unforgettable experience” ~ Anonymous.

As Kumbh Mela is going to held in Haridwar, why not to explore Haridwar further?

Click the link below :

Top 10 Places To Visit In Haridwar.

Kumbh Mela is the largest gathering of people. A place where you are set to discover a new self.

Are you going to be there Haridwar 2021?

Happy Travelling.

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