In contrast to the Maha Kumbh Mela, the Kumbh Mela occurs every three years, rotating among four locations – Haridwar in northern Uttarakhand state, Ujjain in central Madhya Pradesh state ...

After the conclusion of the Maha Kumbh Mela of Prayagraj, now the next Kumbh Mela will be organized in Haridwar, and this fair will be held in 2027. It will be known as 'Ardh Kumbh 2027'.

The largest mela in ... the surge of Kumbh popularity a passing ephemerality, a depthless phenomenon, like so many hyped-up events in recent times? The Kumbh Melas of Prayag, Haridwar, Ujjain ...

The four main cities where Kumbh Mela is held include Prayagraj, Nashik, Haridwar and Ujjain. This sacred event follows a unique cycle, taking place rotationally every 3 years in either one of ...

Why is Maha Kumbh Mela so important ... They perhaps knew of the four points/locations i.e, Prayagraj, Haridwar, Nashik, Ujjain in India where these constellations/stars met with the date ...

The Maha Kumbh Mela, or the Great Pitcher Festival ... Drops of the nectar fell at four places - Prayagraj, Haridwar, Nashik and Ujjain - which became the venues of the Kumbh.

Although the mela is held every 12 years across Ujjain, Haridwar, Nashik, and Prayagraj, this year it was designated a ‘Maha Kumbh’. Scholars and believers say a rare planetary alignment made ...

The Maha Kumbh Mela 2025 was more than just the largest gathering of humanity. It was a testament to faith and devotion. Neuropsychiatrist Dr Rajesh M Parikh, director of medical research at the ...

Sanjay Banoudha, a photojournalist, has been covering India's Kumbh Mela since the 1990s. This year the festival, which began on 13 January, ended on Wednesday. A lot has changed through Mr ...