Kumbh Mela Dates

Kumbh Mela is a festivity of utmost faith and trust that has gained the attention of even the foreign tourists, who congregate at the Mela venue to witness this grand occasion. Pilgrims come here and take holy bath and thus get rid of their sins. Out of all the rituals, the most important is the bathing ceremony, which is performed on the auspicious dates as calculated on the basis of astronomy. Kumbh Mela Bathing ceremony takes place at the following destinations:

• At Prayag near the city of Ahmedabad, where the three holy rivers namely Ganga, Yamuna and Saraswati meet.
• At Haridwar that lies in the state of Uttar Pradesh, from where river Ganga enters into the plains from the Himalayas.
• At Nasik in the state of Maharashtra on the banks of river Godavari.
• At Ujjain in the state of Madhya Pradesh on the banks of river Ksipra.

In this article, we will provide you with information on the duration and timings of Kumbha Mela, so read on.

Maha Kumbh Mela Dates

• In the year 2010 during the period between March and April, the next Maha Kumbh Mela will be held at Haridwar. April 14th is the main bathing date.
• In the year 2013, Maha Kumbh Mela will be conducted at Prayag near Allahabad from Jan 27 to Feb. 25. Feb 10th is the main bathing date.
• In 2015, from Aug 15 to Sept. 13. Maha Kumbh Mela will be conducted at Nasik. Sep 13 is the main date for bathing ceremony.
• In the year 2016, from April 22 to May 21. Maha Kumbha Mela will be held at Ujjain. May 21 is the main bathing date.

Ardh Kumbh Mela Timings

• In the year 2010, Ardh Kumbh Mela will be conducted at Ujjain.
• In the year 2013, Ardh Kumbh Mela will be conducted at Nasik.
• In the year 2016, Ardh Kumbh Mela will be conducted at Haridwar.