{"id":22525,"date":"2022-06-24T12:08:52","date_gmt":"2022-06-24T12:08:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/?p=22525"},"modified":"2024-08-21T10:39:32","modified_gmt":"2024-08-21T10:39:32","slug":"what-is-kumbh-mela-guide-kumbh-destinations-types-ritual-history-facts","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/what-is-kumbh-mela-guide-kumbh-destinations-types-ritual-history-facts\/","title":{"rendered":"What is Kumbh Mela? Guide Destinations, Types, Ritual, History &#038; Facts of Kumbh Festival"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>India is a country with several religious festivals. Among those, Maha Kumbh Mela is one of the most important. Millions of people gather at the fair and take a dip into the holy river Ganga to wipe off all their sins.<\/p>\n<p>Kumbh Mela is the biggest religious commemoration that happens every fourth year in India in four different places. Not only the pilgrims throughout India, but lots of tourists also from the country and abroad gather to take part in this biggest festival in India.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 ez-toc-wrap-left counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/what-is-kumbh-mela-guide-kumbh-destinations-types-ritual-history-facts\/#what-is-kumbh-mela\" >What is Kumbh Mela?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/what-is-kumbh-mela-guide-kumbh-destinations-types-ritual-history-facts\/#types-of-kumbha-mela\" >Types of Kumbha Mela<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/what-is-kumbh-mela-guide-kumbh-destinations-types-ritual-history-facts\/#maha-kumbha-mela\" >Maha Kumbha Mela<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/what-is-kumbh-mela-guide-kumbh-destinations-types-ritual-history-facts\/#purna-kumbha-mela\" >Purna Kumbha Mela<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/what-is-kumbh-mela-guide-kumbh-destinations-types-ritual-history-facts\/#ardh-kumbha-mela\" >Ardh Kumbha Mela<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/what-is-kumbh-mela-guide-kumbh-destinations-types-ritual-history-facts\/#kumbh-mela-destination\" >Kumbh Mela Destination<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/what-is-kumbh-mela-guide-kumbh-destinations-types-ritual-history-facts\/#1-prayagraj\" >1. Prayagraj<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/what-is-kumbh-mela-guide-kumbh-destinations-types-ritual-history-facts\/#2-haridwar\" >2. Haridwar<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/what-is-kumbh-mela-guide-kumbh-destinations-types-ritual-history-facts\/#3-ujjain\" >3. Ujjain<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/what-is-kumbh-mela-guide-kumbh-destinations-types-ritual-history-facts\/#4-nashik\" >4 Nashik<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/what-is-kumbh-mela-guide-kumbh-destinations-types-ritual-history-facts\/#history-of-kumbha-mela-%e2%80%93-fascinating-facts-you-need-to-know\" >History of Kumbha Mela &#8211; Fascinating Facts You Need to Know<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/what-is-kumbh-mela-guide-kumbh-destinations-types-ritual-history-facts\/#kumbh-mela-rituals-%e2%80%93-what-happens-during-the-48-days\" >Kumbh Mela Rituals &#8211; What happens during the 48 days<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/what-is-kumbh-mela-guide-kumbh-destinations-types-ritual-history-facts\/#how-do-you-attend-kumbha-mela\" >How Do You Attend Kumbha Mela?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/what-is-kumbh-mela-guide-kumbh-destinations-types-ritual-history-facts\/#what-to-eat-during-the-mela\" >What to Eat during the Mela?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"what-is-kumbh-mela\"><\/span>What is Kumbh Mela?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The word Kumbh refers to a pot or pitcher, while the word mela refers to a festival or fair. As per ancient Hindu mythology, Lord Vishnu released drops of immortality nectar (carried in a Kumbh) in four of the places where the festival is celebrated today &#8211; Nashik, Prayagraj, Ujjain, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/india\/haridwar-tours\/\">Haridwar<\/a>. Saints and ascetics around the country gather here during the Kumbha Mela and it becomes a scene to watch.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"types-of-kumbha-mela\"><\/span><strong>Types of Kumbha Mela<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>In India, we can see different types of Kumbha Mela-<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"maha-kumbha-mela\"><\/span><strong>Maha Kumbha Mela<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Maha Kumbha Mela is considered as once in a lifetime celebration for the Hindus. It appears every 144 years or after 12 Purna Kumbha Melas. This mega religious festival only happens in Prayag, Allahabad. As per mythology, Lord Brahma declared that taking bath in the River Ganga during Maha Kumbha Mela can liberate people from all their sins.<\/p>\n<p>Not only them but taking a dip during Maha Kumbha Mela can free eighty-eight generations from sins and evils. The last Maha Kumbha Mela happened in 2013 and the next one will be after 144 years.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"purna-kumbha-mela\"><\/span><strong>Purna Kumbha Mela<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>This Kumbha Mela is organized every 12 years in Allahabad where people take bath in the holy confluence of River Ganga, Yamuna, and Saraswati.<\/p>\n<p>A magnificent fair is organized to celebrate the holy bath and millions of devotees attend the fair with prayers and devotion. The last Purna Kumbha Mela was held in 2013 and the next will be in 2025.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"ardh-kumbha-mela\"><\/span><strong>Ardh Kumbha Mela<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Ardha Kumbha Mela means the half fair that is held every six years. This fair is celebrated only in Allahabad and Haridwar. The last Ardha Kumbha Mela was held in 2016 in Haridwar.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"kumbh-mela-destination\"><\/span>Kumbh Mela Destination<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>There are four places in India where you can visit the holy Kumbha Mela at its best.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1-prayagraj\"><\/span><strong>1. Prayagraj<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-22542 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Prayagraj-Kumbh-Mela.jpg\" alt=\"Prayagraj Kumbh Mela\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Prayagraj-Kumbh-Mela.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Prayagraj-Kumbh-Mela-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Prayagraj-Kumbh-Mela-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Prayagraj-Kumbh-Mela-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>This is the place where Kumbh Mela is organized in the month of Magh as per the Hindu calendar. When the Sun and the Moon are on the Capricon and the Jupiter is in Taurus that is the perfect <strong>\u2018Tithi\u2019<\/strong> for Maha Kumbh at Prayagraj.<\/p>\n<p>At the confluence of River Ganga, Yamuna, and Sarawati, this fair happens in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/india\/allahabad-tours\/\">Allahabad<\/a>. The city hosts Maha Kumbh Mela every 12 years and Ardh Kumbha every 6 years.<\/p>\n<div class=\"trending\">\n<div class=\"trending-title\"><strong>Prayagraj Tour Packages:<\/strong><\/div>\n<ul class=\"list-tag\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/india\/tour-packages\/3-days-allahabad-prayagraj-tour-package.html\">2 Nights 3 Days Allahabad Prayagraj Itinerary<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/india\/tour-packages\/5-days-prayagraj-ayodhya-varanasi-itinerary.html\">5 Days Prayagraj Ayodhya Varanasi Package<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/india\/tour-packages\/prayagraj-one-day-tour-itinerary.html\">1 Day Package for Prayagraj<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/india\/tour-packages\/varanasi-gaya-prayagraj-chitrakoot-ayodhya-lucknow-itinerary.html\">8 Days Uttar Pradesh Religious Package<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2-haridwar\"><\/span><strong>2. Haridwar<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-22543 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Haridwar-Maha-Kumbh-Mela.jpg\" alt=\"Haridwar Maha Kumbh Mela\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Haridwar-Maha-Kumbh-Mela.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Haridwar-Maha-Kumbh-Mela-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Haridwar-Maha-Kumbh-Mela-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Haridwar-Maha-Kumbh-Mela-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Being one of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/7-holiest-cities-in-india-of-hinduism\/\">holiest places in India<\/a>, Haridwar is also the place where <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/kumbh-mela-india-festival-quick-guide\/\">Maha Kumbha Mela<\/a> is organized on the month of Chaitra.<\/p>\n<p>When the Sun is in the Aries and Jupiter is in the Aquarius, this Kumbha Mela happens. On the banks of the River Ganges, this mela is organized and millions of devotees visit the place during this time.<\/p>\n<div class=\"trending\">\n<div class=\"trending-title\"><strong>Haridwar Travel Itinerary:<\/strong><\/div>\n<ul class=\"list-tag\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/india\/tour-packages\/3-nights-4-days-delhi-rishikesh-haridwar-tour.html\">4 Days Rishikesh Haridwar Package<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/india\/tour-packages\/4-days-haridwar-rishikesh-mussoorie-tour-itinerary.html\">4 Days Haridwar Rishikesh Mussoorie Itinerary<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/india\/tour-packages\/golden-triangle-haridwar-rishikesh.html\">9 Days Golden Triangle With Haridwar &amp; Rishikesh Tour<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3-ujjain\"><\/span><strong>3. Ujjain<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-22544 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Ujjain-Maha-Kumbh-Mela.jpg\" alt=\"Ujjain Maha Kumbh Mela\" width=\"1200\" height=\"799\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Ujjain-Maha-Kumbh-Mela.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Ujjain-Maha-Kumbh-Mela-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Ujjain-Maha-Kumbh-Mela-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Ujjain-Maha-Kumbh-Mela-768x511.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Being one of the ancient cities of India, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/india\/ujjain-tours\/\">Ujjain<\/a> also witnesses Maha Kumbha on the eastern bank of the Kshipra River.<\/p>\n<p>At this place, Kumbha Mela is organized in the month of Vaisakha when Jupiter lies in Leo and the Sun is in Aries. This religious celebration also happens when the sun, moon, and Jupiter lie in Libra.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Gujarat With Madhya Pradesh Package:\u00a0<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/india\/tour-packages\/gujarat-and-mp-tour-from-mumbai.html\">14 Nights \/ 15 Days Madhya Pradesh and Gujarat Tour Itinerary<\/a><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4-nashik\"><\/span><strong>4 Nashik<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-22545 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Nashik-Maha-Kumbh-Mela.jpg\" alt=\"Nashik Maha Kumbh Mela\" width=\"1200\" height=\"799\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Nashik-Maha-Kumbh-Mela.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Nashik-Maha-Kumbh-Mela-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Nashik-Maha-Kumbh-Mela-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Nashik-Maha-Kumbh-Mela-768x511.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/india\/nashik-tours\/\">Nashik<\/a> is already known as one of the cities to have religious festivals throughout the year. Kumbh Mela is one of those. It happens on the banks of River Godavari in the month of Bhadrapada when the sun and Jupiter lie in Leo.<\/p>\n<p>So, these are the four places of Maha Kumbha Mela, organized in India. Each time people visit any of these Kumbha Mela to find salvation.<\/p>\n<p>But, mentioning the places of Kumbha Mela is not the only important thing you want to know. There are several more significant things you should know about the religious festival so that you feel connected to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/interesting-facts-about-india-and-indian-culture\/\">tradition and culture of India<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Check out the Nashik Package: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/india\/tour-packages\/3-days-shirdi-shani-shingnapur-trip-itinerary.html\">2 Nights \/ 03 Days Nashik Shirdi Shani Shingnapur Tour Itinerary<\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"history-of-kumbha-mela-%e2%80%93-fascinating-facts-you-need-to-know\"><\/span><strong>History of Kumbha Mela &#8211; Fascinating Facts You Need to Know<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Though there is no clear evidence why Kumbha Mela had been started in India, there are mythical stories related to it that you may find interesting.<\/p>\n<p>Once the Devtaas got cursed by Durvasa Muni and lost all their strength. To regain their strength, they prayed to Lord Brahma and Lord Shiva, but they advised the devatas to worship Lord Vishnu for the purpose. Satisfied by their prayers of them, Lord Vishnu asked them to churn the Ksheera Sagara to get \u2018Amrit\u2019, the nectar of immortality. But, the devatas didn\u2019t have that much strength to do the tiring task alone. So, they went on to a mutual agreement with the Asuras to give them half of \u2018Amrit\u2019.<\/p>\n<p>The \u2018Mandar Mountain\u2019 was used as the churning rod while Lord Vishnu took up the \u2018Kurma (turtle) Avatar\u2019 to be on the base of the rod. Naag Vasuki became the rope for churning the Ksheera Sagara. When the pot (Kumbh) of Amrit came out of the ocean of milk, the devatas deceived the asuras and ran away with the pot, unwilling to give them any share. The asuras chased them and it continued for 12 days and 12 nights. During this time, the Amrit spilled over these four places- Allahabad, Nasik, Ujjain, and Haridwar. Since then, it is believed that taking a dip in the rivers of these places can earn you immortality and wipe off all your earthy sins. You can take steps towards salvation. As 12 days of gods is similar to 12 years of humankind, Kumbha Mela is celebrated every 12 years.<\/p>\n<div class=\"trending\">\n<div class=\"trending-title\"><strong>Suggested Packages for India Tour:<\/strong><\/div>\n<ul class=\"list-tag\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/india\/tour-packages\/10-days-rajasthan-trip-itinerary.html\">10 Days Rajasthan Tour Package<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/india\/tour-packages\/10-days-north-india-trip.html\">North India Travel Itinerary for 10 Days<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/india\/tour-packages\/18-days-rajasthan-kerala-tours-itinerary.html\">18 Days Rajasthan Kerala Package<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/india\/tour-packages\/10-days-south-india-tours-itinerary.html\">South India Tour Itinerary for 10 Days<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/india\/tour-packages\/10-days-kerala-tour-itinerary.html\">10 Days Kerala Tour Package<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/india\/tour-packages\/golden-triangle-with-varanasi-trip.html\">Golden Triangle &amp; Varanasi Itinerary 10 Days<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/india\/tour-packages\/10-days-kashmir-leh-ladakh-itinerary.html\">Ladakh With Kashmir Package 10 Days<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/india\/tour-packages\/7-days-golden-triangle-tour.html\">7 Days Golden Triangle India Package<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"kumbh-mela-rituals-%e2%80%93-what-happens-during-the-48-days\"><\/span>Kumbh Mela Rituals &#8211; What happens during the 48 days<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Deep Dan:<\/strong> The Lighting of Earthen Lamps<\/li>\n<li><strong>Snan:<\/strong> The Religious Bath<\/li>\n<li><strong>Yajnas and Kirtans:<\/strong> The Chanting of Prayers<\/li>\n<li><strong>Darshan:<\/strong> Interacting with the Sages<\/li>\n<li><strong>Pravachan:<\/strong> The Enlightening Religious Discussions<\/li>\n<li><strong>Mahaprasada and Langar:<\/strong> The Celebratory Feast<\/li>\n<li><strong>Aarti:<\/strong> The Devotional Singing<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<blockquote><p><strong>Read also: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/kumbh-mela-guide-for-first-timers\/\">How to Prepare for Your First Kumbh Mela Visit<\/a><\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"how-do-you-attend-kumbha-mela\"><\/span><strong>How Do You Attend Kumbha Mela?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>As it is one of the biggest festivals in India, you have to book rooms in nearby hotels to reach the place of the fair quickly. The authorized authority arranges luxurious arrangements for the foreigners like tents with attached toilets, guides, and assortments. If you want to be a part of the gathering, aim to be there during the holy bath or \u2018Shahi Snan\u2019. It happens on an auspicious day, based on the position of the stars and the date is announced long before the mela begins.<\/p>\n<p>Another exciting thing to visit in Maha Kumbha Mela is to visit the arrivals of various sadhus together in a procession. It happens at the beginning of the mela and is a view to watch.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"what-to-eat-during-the-mela\"><\/span><strong>What to Eat during the Mela?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you can manage to book the tents, you can get eateries over there for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. During your trip to the mela, you will find tea stalls, juice stalls, etc. to keep you full. 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