KUMBH MELA
Thousands of devotees gathered in Haridwar to take part in Kumbh Mela’s Shahi Snan ritual.
Kumbh mela is the Intangible Heritage of the UNESCO.
It is held every 3 years in Haridwar (Ganga river), Allahabad (on the confluence of Ganag and Yamuna river), Ujjain (Shipra river) and Nashik (Godavari river).
Ardha Kumbha Mela – held at Haridwar and Allahabad every 6 years.
Purna Kumbha Mela – held only at Allahabad every 12 years.
Maha Kumbha Mela – held only at Allahabad every 144 years.