How the Celebration of Kumbh Mela takes place in four locations Haridwar, Nashik, Ujjain & Prayagraj?

Kumb Mela is a religious festival celebrated every 12 years when the celestial bodies’ alignments are believed to be auspicious. This festival is celebrated at four locations that is at Haridwar, Prayagraj, Ujjain and Nashik. A the confluence of the three rivers that is Ganga, Yamuna and Saraswati, Kumbh Mela  takes place at Prayagraj, on the river Shipra at Ujjain, and on the River Godavari at Nasik. 

At Prayagraj it is considered to be more scared because it takes place at the confluence of the three rivers that is Ganga, Yamuna and Saraswati. A Nashik, it takes place on the banks of the River Godavari where Trimabkeshwar temple is located. At Haridawar it takes place on the banks of the River Ganga where the Har Ki Pauri located. In Ujjain, it takes places on the banks of the river Shipra at Kshipra.

Millions of devotees and pilgrims can visit Kumbh Mela and does not require any special invitation to attend the Kumbh Mela. In 2025 the Kumbh Mela is going to be celebrated in Prayagraj. The Kumbh Mela Prayagraj 2025 is considered to be one of the most auspicious.

Each site has its own special reason to celebrate the Kumbh Mela, when the astronomical position of the Sun, Moon and Jupiter are fully occupied. It is considered to be holiest time when the astronomical positions are favorable for gaining outmost energy.

One of the highlight of the Kumbh Mela is that the Great Kumbh Mela is celebrated every 144 years. In 2001, the Great Kumbh Mela was celebrated in Prayagraj. It is consdieder to be one of the largest religious festivals wherein millions of tourists visit to offer their prayers to the Lord by taking a dip in the holy waters and seeking blessings from the lord. 

From normal pilgrims and devotees to highly knowledgeable saints and spiritual leaders attend the ceremonies of the kumbh. Even the sadhus or holy men who remain naked all-throughout the year and practice severe rituals to gain spiritualism, attend the Kumbh Mela. There are also hermits who have remained isolated from the world and trying to gain salvation. 

Why Kumbh Mela is celebrated after 12 years?

The Kumbh Mela is celebrated after 12 years because it takes around 12 years for Jupiter to complete one revolution. So with every revolution of Jupiter takes around 12 years Kumbh Mela is celebrated at the four locations at the river bank sites. Those who want to take part in this divine event, should book in advance the Kumbh Mela Tour Package 2025

Why Kumbh Mela is considered extraordinary?

The Kumbh Mela is considered extraordinary because it is believed that during the churning of the ocean by the Gods and demons in quest for immortality, when the immortality nectar was produced, a ferocious battle took place between the Gods and the demons. The Gods in order to protect the immortality nectar handed to be kept it safe. During the chase a few drops of the nectar fell on earth at the four locations that is Haridwar, Prayagraj, Ujjain and Nashik. Hence the Kumbh Mela is celebrated at these four locations every 12 years. The Kumbh Mela Prayagraj 2025 is going to take place from 13th January, 2025 - 26th February 2025.

Millions of pilgrims and devotees attend the Kumbh Mela to cleanse their sins and gain salvation. Also, many highly knowledgeable saints and spiritual leaders visit to attend the Kumb Mela. They exchange knowledge and are a part of the religious ceremonies and rituals. Devotees and pilgrims who want to be a part of this grand festival, check out the Kumbh Mela Tour Package 2025 and see what it holds for you.