The 2016 Maha Kumbh Mela in Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh will take place from 14th January to 25th February 2016. It is one of the holiest events that take place after every twelve years. One of the most important activities undertaken by pilgrims during this entire religious festival is a dip in holy waters, to wash away their sins. Take flights to India and be a part of this biggest religious event on the planet.
In Allahabad, the importance of this religious fair is further increased as people bathe at sangam which is the confluence of three sacred rivers Ganga, Yamuna and Saraswati. The dates of the Kumbh Mela are determined astronomically, according to the positions of the Sun, Moon and Jupiter.
Every day during the mela is auspicious for bathing, but certain dates have more significance and thus are more auspicious such as:-
• Thursday January 14, 2016 (Maha Sankranti)
• Sunday January 27, 2016 (Paush Purnima)
• Wednesday February 6, 2016 (Ekadashi Snan)
• Sunday February 10, 2016 (Mauni Amavasya Snan)
• Friday February 15, 2016 (Basant Panchami Snan)
• Sunday February 17, 2016 (Rath Saptami Snan)
• Thursday February 21, 2016 (Bhisma Ekadashi Snan)
• Monday February 25, 2016 (Maghi Purnima Snan)
In Allahabad, the importance of this religious fair is further increased as people bathe at sangam which is the confluence of three sacred rivers Ganga, Yamuna and Saraswati. The dates of the Kumbh Mela are determined astronomically, according to the positions of the Sun, Moon and Jupiter.
Every day during the mela is auspicious for bathing, but certain dates have more significance and thus are more auspicious such as:-
• Thursday January 14, 2016 (Maha Sankranti)
• Sunday January 27, 2016 (Paush Purnima)
• Wednesday February 6, 2016 (Ekadashi Snan)
• Sunday February 10, 2016 (Mauni Amavasya Snan)
• Friday February 15, 2016 (Basant Panchami Snan)
• Sunday February 17, 2016 (Rath Saptami Snan)
• Thursday February 21, 2016 (Bhisma Ekadashi Snan)
• Monday February 25, 2016 (Maghi Purnima Snan)
