Haridwar Kumbh Mela
Mela held in Haridwar, India / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Haridwar Kumbh Mela is a mela, associated with Hinduism and held in the city of Haridwar, India held every 12 years. The exact date is determined according to Hindu astrology: the Mela is held when Jupiter is in Aquarius and the Sun enters Aries.[1] The event possesses deep religious significance to Hindus as well as other spiritual seekers. Historically, it was an important commercial event and was attended by merchants from as far as Arabia.[2]
Haridwar Kumbh Mela | |
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Status | active |
Genre | Fair, Religious gathering |
Frequency | Every 13 years |
Venue | Banks of Ganges |
Location(s) | Haridwar, Uttarakhand |
Coordinates | 29.958°N 78.171°E / 29.958; 78.171 |
Country | India |
Previous event | 2021 |
Next event | 2033 |
Participants | Akharas, pilgrims and merchants |
Sponsor | Government of India, Government of Uttarakhand |
Website | kumbhmelaharidwar |
The Haridwar Kumbh Mela had happened from 1 April to 30 April in the year 2021 amidst the COVID-19 pandemic.[3] An Ardh Kumbh ("Half Kumbh") Mela is held six years after a Kumbh Mela. The last Ardh Kumbh Mela took place in 2016.[4]