Event Profile
Kumbh Mela is famous for being the leading religious congregation in the world. Kumbha Fair happens at the four places in India: Allahabad (Uttar Pradesh), Haridwar (Uttarakhand), Ujjain (Madhya Pradesh) and Nasik (Maharashtra). In 2010, it will take place at Haridwar. The main bathing dates are 14th January, 12 February, 13th February, 15th March and 14th April.
The date-wise schedule of Kumbh Mela 2009 Haridwar is as follows:
January 14, 2010 - Makar Sankranti Snan - First Snan (bath)
January 15, 2010 - Mauni Amavasya and Surya Grahan - Second Snan (bath)
January 20, 2010 - Basant Panchmi Snan - Third Snan (bath)
January 30, 2010 - Magh Purnima Snan - Fourth Snan (bath)
February 12, 2010 - Maha Shivratri - Ratham Shahi Snan (First Royal Bath)
March 15, 2010 - Somvati Amavasya - Dvitya Shahi Snan (Second Royal Bath)
March 24, 2010 - Ram Navmi - Fifth Snan (bath)
March 30, 2010 - Chaitra Purnima -Snan
April 14, 2010 - Baisakhi -Pramukh Shahi Sanan (Main Royal Bath)
April 28, 2010 - Shakh Purnima - Snan
