Must Visit Allahabad Kumbh Mela in 2019

Kumbh Mela is a mass gathering of Hindu Pilgrims to bathe in the holy rivers (Ganga, Yamuna, and Saraswati,). There are four such melas and they are Haridwar Kumbh Mela, Nashik-Trimbakeshwar Simhastha, Ujjain Simhastha and Allahabad (Prayag) Kumbh Mela. At Ujjain and Nashik, the Mela held while a planet is in Leo, also known as Simhastha as well. At Allahabad and Haridwar, an Ardha Kumbh Mela is held every sixth year and a Maha ("Great") Kumbh Mela happens after 144 years.

Vishnu was carrying a pot (Kumbh) of nectar (Amrit) when a scuffle broke out and 4 drops were spilled and fell to earth at the four Tirthas of Haridwar, Nasik, Ujjain, and Prayag. A tirtha is a place where the devout can get salvation and the event is celebrated every 3 years by the Kumbh Mela and held at each tirtha in turn- the Sangam the ‘King of Tirthas’ and the Kumbh is held here once in every 12 years, which is the holiest and greatest of all Kumbh melas.

Allahabad Kumbh Mela takes place at the Triveni Sangam and the view of the Mela from the Triveni Ghat is just mind-blowing. The Mela that takes place every 6 years in only Haridwar and Allahabad is called Ardh Kumbh Mela. Also, The Ardh Kumbh Mela in Prayag will take place in January-February.

Kumbh Mela is one of the most popular fairs where devotees, tourists, and visitors from every corner of the world come to achieve spiritual clarity as well as wash off sins in the ritual bathing at the Sangam. And amid the wonderful sights of miracles performed by Sadhus decorated in saffron, you can come to get salvation from the bathing. The dates of Allahabad Kumbh Mela 2019 at Allahabad are given below.

• Start from Jan 15 to March 4, 2019:

1. 14/15 January 2019- Makar Sankranti (1St Shahi Snan)

2. 21 Jan 2019- Paush Purnima

3. 04 Feb 2019- Mauni Amavasya (Main Royal Bath 2nd Shahi Snan)

4. 10 Feb 2019- Basant Panchami (3rd Shahi Snan)

5. 19 Feb 2019- Maghi Poornima

6. 04 Mar 2019- Maha Shivratri

Keep in mind that camp life is the key highlight of the Mela. Also, the accommodation consists of camps because the hotels fail to occupy the number of people embellishing the event. But, the camp or tent life is a great feather in the cap for you if you are out there to make unforgettable memories. You can book Kumbh Mela Tent Booking easily online. All the arrangements to handle an extremely large gathering have been made by the UP Government.

Preparations are underway for the Kumbh Mela in 2019 for which Rs 2,500 crore has been allocated by the Union and state governments. More than 150 million devotees, tourists and travelers are expected to attend the Kumbh Mela this year. A tented or camp township is set up for the pilgrims along the river. Also, many power substations, temporary hospitals and police stations are also set up for providing facilities to the devotees and visitors.