Gangasagar Mela or Ganga Sagar Fair is the largest mela in West Bengal. Gangasagar Mela is observed during Makar Sankranthi. In 2023, Ganga Sagar Mela starts on January 14 and ends on January 16. The major Snan of Gangasagar Mela is on 15 January 2023 (Makara Sankranti). The mela is celebrated at Sagar Island where […]
Today, 14 January 2013 Maha Kumbh Mela begins in Allahabad Prayag Sangam. Purna Kumbh Mela is held once in 12 years. Kumbh Mela is the largest religious congregation in the world. This time, 2013, it is being held in Allahabad which is on the banks of Triveni Sangam, confluence of three holy rivers – Ganga, […]
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 […]
Kumbh Mela, the largest religious congregation in the world, takes place when the planet Jupiter or Guru enters into Kumbha Rashi (Aquarius) and the Sun enters into Mesha Rashi (Aries). The first important and auspicious Kumbh Mela snan is performed on Makara Sankranti (January 14, 2010). Mauni Amavasya, Basant Panchami, Magh Purnima, Maha Shivaratri, Somvati […]