Kumbh Mela in India

"Thousands of devotees going to Khumbha / Kumbh mela. The Khumbha mela happens in evey three years in India. Uttar Pradesh, Allahabad, India, along the banks of the Ganga or the Ganges. Kumbh Mela is a unique festival that is held in the holy town of Haridwar in Uttaranchal. It is the largest concentration of religious gathering in the world. Held once in 12 years this festival is a must visit during a trip to IndiaThe history and legend claims Kumbh Mela to be associated with Lord Indra. It is said that while serving his penance, Lord Indra dropped a few drops of the holy nectar to the four holy hosts of Kumbh Mela and hence these places gained reverence and this festival began to be held every 12 years. Astrologically, the Kumbh Mela takes place when planet Jupiter enters Aquarius and the Sun enters AriesThe festival is religiously most important for the Hindus. At every Kumbh occassion, millions of Hindus take part in the celebrations.This is the largest concentration of religious gathering in the world.

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