Maha Kumbh Mela 2015 will commence in Nashik from 14th of July, 2015,and will continue for a year, ending on 11th August, 2016, which is considered as the first auspicious date for bathing in the holy river Ganga. The Mela will span across 56 days and is expected to be attended by millions of devotees traveling from far and wide. In wake of security and convenience of those attending, special arrangements have already been made by the state government.
The 2015 Mela is, undoubtedly, the largest assembly of people offering their reverences by taking a dip in the holy Ganga water in Haridwar or Allahabad. The pious congregation is organized in the four cities of Haridwar, Allahabad, Nashik and Ujjain. Purna Kumbh Mela, which happens after 12 years, was last celebrated in the year 2001.
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| A sadhu taking holy bath in the Ganges |
The place and the date of the Mela are decided on the basis of planetary positions of the Jupiter,Sun and Brahaspati. There is a common belief among devout Hindus that they will be able to wash away all their sins by taking a dip in the holy water in the Ganga which has special powers during the time of the Mela. Security has already been spruced up and important counters set up in all corners of the premises to ensure a smooth, hassle-free Maha Kumbh Mela in Nashik 2015.
The main bathing dates for Kumbh Mela 2015 in Nashik are given below:
Special Bathing Dates of Nasik Kumbh Mela 2015
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14 July 2015 at Ram Kunda
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Main Ceremony of
Flag Hoisting
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19 Aug, 2015 at Sadhugram
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Flag hoisting of
the Akharas
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26 Aug, 2015
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Shravan Shudha
Pratham (First) Snan
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29 Aug, 2015
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Shravan Sudha
pornima (First Shahi Snan)
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13 Sept. 2015 (Main Bathing Day)
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Bhadrapad Krushna
Amavasya Dwitiya (Second Shahi Snan)
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18 Sept. 2015
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Bhadrapad
Rushipanchami Dwitiya (Third Shahi Snan)
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25 Sept. 2015
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Bhadrapad Shukla
Vaman Dwadashi Tritiya
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Ujjain Kumbh Mela 2016
Main Bathing Dates for Ujjain Kumbh Mela 2016
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22 April 2016 (Friday)
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Purnima – Full
Moon
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06 May 2016 (Friday)
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Vaishakh Krishna
Amavasya
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09 May 2016 (Monday)
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Shukla Tritya
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11 May 2016 (Wednesday)
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Shukla Panchami
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21 May 2016 (Saturday)
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Purnima
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