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Kumbh Mela or Kumbha Mela is a mass Hindu pilgrimage of faith in which Hindus gather to bathe in a sacred or holy river. Traditionally, four fairs are widely recognized as the Kumbh Melas: the Haridwar Kumbh Mela, the Allahabad Kumbh Mela, the Nashik-Trimbakeshwar Simhastha, and Ujjain Simhastha. These four fairs are held periodically at one of the following places by rotation: Haridwar, Allahabad (Prayaga), Nashik district (Nashik and Trimbak), and Ujjain.

Kumbh Mela 2021 in Haridwar will be held from January 14 to April 27. This time, Kumbh Mela is being held after 11 years, not the usual 12, due to specific auspicious dates.

The main festival site is located on the banks of a river: the Ganges (Ganga) at Haridwar; the confluence (Sangam) of the Ganges and the Yamuna and the invisible Sarasvati at Allahabad; the Godavari at Nashik; and the Shipra at Ujjain. Bathing in these rivers is thought to cleanse a person of all sins.

At any given place, the Kumbh Mela is held once in 12 years. There is a difference of around 3 years between the Kumbh Melas at Haridwar and Nashik; the fairs at Nashik and Ujjain are celebrated in the same year or one year apart.

UNESCO’s Intergovernmental Committee that Safeguards the Intangible Cultural Heritage inscribed ´Kumbh Mela´ on the Representative List of Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity during its 12th session being held South Korea.

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Girish Mahajan likely to head Kumbh authority: Sources

Mar 18, 2025, 23:54 (IST)

State govt to form special authority for kumbh mela 2027

Mar 10, 2025, 22:11 (IST)

Home Ministry declines to share fatality data on Maha Kumbh Stampede, says issue falls under state jurisdiction

TNN / Mar 18, 2025, 22:42 (IST)

The home ministry did not share information on fatalities and injuries from the Maha kumbh mela stampede in Prayagraj. They stated that it is a state subject. Management of such events is the responsibility of state governments. A January 29 stampede left 30 dead and 60 injured. Guidelines for crowd management exist.

Nashik civic body to spend 400cr to boost water infra

Mar 14, 2025, 23:08 (IST)

'No such data maintained centrally,' Govt on Kumbh stampede toll in Lok Sabha

TIMESOFINDIA.COM / Mar 18, 2025, 15:11 (IST)

Minister Nityanand Rai informed Parliament that there is no central data on casualties during the Maha kumbh mela stampede in Prayagraj, as religious congregation management is a state matter. He emphasized that crowd control and disaster response fall under state jurisdiction, and states are responsible for inquiries and assistance related to such incidents.

Nashik collector, civic chief inspect Kumbh sites at Panchavati

Mar 07, 2025, 00:41 (IST)

Nashik Sena (UBT) MP Waje visits BJP office, MLAs’ homes

Mar 17, 2025, 00:14 (IST)

IIIT-A introduces Maha Kumbh mgmt course for BTech students

Mar 16, 2025, 23:32 (IST)

NMC to undertake theme painting for beautification of areas around Ramkund ahead of 2027 kumbh mela

Mar 08, 2025, 00:44 (IST)

MHA tells Lok Sabha it does not have data on casualties in Kumbh stampede

TNN / Mar 19, 2025, 01:43 (IST)

The home ministry stated it does not maintain data on fatalities and injuries from the stampede at Maha kumbh mela, as such incidents fall under state jurisdiction. The ministry shared that religious event management and disaster response are state responsibilities, and no central data is available.

Over 90% visitors gave thumbs-up to Kumbh experience: IIT-Kanpur study

TNN / Mar 17, 2025, 21:38 (IST)

A study by IIT Kanpur highlights high satisfaction among participants of the Maha Kumbh, with over 90% reporting a good experience. The study, involving 1,350 respondents, revealed positive feedback on infrastructure, crowd management, accessibility, and safety measures, while identifying minor challenges like traffic congestion.

IIT-K study says for 41.7% Maha Kumbh was a ‘great’ experience, ‘good’ for 48%

Mar 17, 2025, 19:47 (IST)

3.89L litres of Sangam water delivered in UP and Assam

Mar 18, 2025, 22:44 (IST)

Ayodhya’s Ram Mandir new darshan timings announced post-kumbh mela

TIMESOFINDIA.COM / Mar 06, 2025, 14:05 (IST)

The Ram Mandir Trust in Ayodhya has revised the darshan timings at the Ram Mandir after the kumbh mela, reducing visitor hours and reinstating traditional rituals. New timings accommodate aartis and bhog offerings, ensuring uninterrupted temple practices while managing crowd control efficiently.

MUHS to spend 1cr to offer health services to kumbh mela attendees

Mar 07, 2025, 23:17 (IST)

Raveena Tandon shares unseen pictures with her daughter Rasha Thadani from Maha Kumbh

etimes.in / Mar 08, 2025, 01:43 (IST)

Raveena Tandon and daughter Rasha Thadani shared a spiritual journey to Maha kumbh mela 2025. Raveena posted captivating photos showcasing their bond. Professionally, Raveena was last seen in 'Ghudchadi', while Rasha debuted in 'Azaad' alongside Ajay Devgn.

Maharashtra to form kumbh mela authority, CM Fadnavis orders immediate project execution

TNN / Feb 27, 2025, 14:03 (IST)

The Maharashtra government has decided to establish a dedicated kumbh mela Authority for Nashik and Trimbakeshwar to ensure efficient planning and coordination of the event. The CM directed officials to use AI for crowd management and traffic planning, aiming to make it a 'Digital Technology Kumbh'.

With AI push and drones, Devendra Fadnavis promises a ‘Digital Tech’ Simhastha kumbh mela at Nashik in 2027

TNN / Feb 27, 2025, 07:31 (IST)

Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis instructed the creation of a kumbh mela Authority for the Simhastha kumbh mela 2027 at Nashik-Trimbakeshwar. The event is to be named 'Digital Technology Kumbh,' focusing on advanced technology, infrastructure upgrades, and coordination among various systems.

Shekhar Suman lauds Kumbh arrangements at UP police’s podcast

TNN / Mar 10, 2025, 01:44 (IST)

Bollywood actor Shekhar Suman applauds the Uttar Pradesh Police for their exceptional management of the Maha Kumbh 2025, with flawless security and organisation for over 66 crore visitors. Suman highlights the efforts of 50,000 police personnel and commends the dedication of all involved in ensuring a successful event.