Kumbh mela is a grand festival of Hindu religion's people. According to our survey it is a largest religious gathering in the world. From all over the world Hindu pilgrims come and take holy bath in Ganga river on special dates. Kumbh mela festival is celebrated at total 4 places of India which are Haridwar, Ujjain, Allahabad and Nashik. at each place kumbh mela is celebrated once in 12 years and ardh kumbh mela is celebrated once in six years. when sun enters in the zodiac sign aries and jupiter enters in the zodiac sign aquarious, Kumbh mela festival is celebrated. This year in 2016 kumbh mela will be celebrated at Ujjain. But Ardh kumbh will be celebrated at Haridwar.
Ardh Kumh mela at Haridwar dates
| Date | Tithi(Festival) |
|---|---|
| 14th February 2016 | Makar Sakranti |
| 12th February 2016 | Vasant Panchami |
| 22nd February 2016 | Magh Purnima |
| 07th March 2016 | Mahashivratri |
| 07th April 2016 | Chaitra Amavasya |
| 08th April 2016 | Chaitra Shukla Pratipada |
| 14th April 2016 | Mesha Sankranti |
| 15th April 2016 | Ram Navami |
| 22nd April 2016 | Chaitra shukla Purnima |
Above are the special dates of Ardh Kumbh mela 2016 which will be celebrated at Haridwar. So plan your trip to Haridwar near these dates and attend Kumbh Mela of Haridwar. I hope above information is helpful to all of you. Have a nice day.
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