Kumbh Mela 2013 or Allahabad Maha Kumbh in 2013 will be held at Allahabad (Prayag Sangam). It is the Purna Kumbh Mela held once in 12 years. In 2013, it is the turn of Allahabad to host the largest religious congregation in the world. The city of Prayag is situated at Triveni Sangam, the confluence […]
Haridwar Maha Kumbh Mela
Shakambari Homam at Saharanpur Shakambari Devi Temple
Shakambari homam, a sacrifice or yagna dedicated to Goddess Shakambari Devi, will be held at Saharanpur Shakambari Temple in Uttar Pradesh in February 2010 during Haridwar Maha Kumbha Mela. Grains and vegetable merchants pray Goddess Shakambari as their favorite Goddess. In some communities, farmers also consider Shakambari as their Ishta Devata. It is believed that […]