Maha Kumbh: First of the Six Shahi Snans

Allahabad, January 14: The Maha Kumbh, biggest show on the earth has begun here with first of the six "Shahi Snans" on an auspicious occasion of "Makar Sankranti", where millions of devotees, ascetic and thousands of Naga Sadhus with their ash-covered bodies took a holy dip on the confluence of sacred rivers Ganga, Yamuna and Saraswati. One hundred million people expected on Maha Kumbh. However, about a million foreign tourists are expected in the Mela, whereas three crore people are expected on “Mauni Amawasya” on February 10.

Check out the great photo gallery of Maha Kumbh Mela.

The next holy bath will be on January 27 on the occasion of "Paush Purnima".

Catch the Greatest Religious Meet at “Maha Kumbh Mela”

Take a turn to Allahabad city if you are visiting India in the coming month, January 2013 to watch the meet of 30 to 70 millions of Hindu devotees on the bank of the holy Sangam. It is nothing else the great Maha Kumbh Mela. This is one of the most auspicious festivals of religious people, which is going to be organized in Allahabad after a long wait of 12 years.

The major event of the festival is ritual bathing, which takes place on the major bathing Ghats on the bank of river Ganga and Yamuna. During this gorgeous festival several activities are performed like religious discussions, mass feeding of people, devotional singing, etc. where you can also take part and listen to their religious speeches. Don't get afraid seeing undress and ash coated people in the festival as they do this according to the ancient tradition. To enjoy this unite bath many national and international tourist cavort in the river. The main ritual during this festival is Aarti, which is performed on the bank of the river lighten up diyas and afloat it on the water making a wish. Really, this Maha Aarti play is totally incredible.

If you seek internal peace you can book yoga ashrams in the town and join the Yoga and Ayurveda programs. During this festival you can Explore Kumbh Mela Attractions and also watch the wonderful stay of pilgrims at various ashrams and dharmashala. It will be an excellent opportunity for the people who want to know the Indian tradition at their best.

Add Kumbh Mela tour in your itinerary and book the cheap tour package in advance from Indian Travel Agent “Erco Travels”. Our guided tour always try to give you the best accompany during your tour to India so as to avoid any inconvenience.

Attractions of Kumbh Mela

Kumbh Mela

The festivals in India are unique and amazing. One of them is the Kumbh Mela, which is said to be the oldest religious festival in the world. It is one of the most sacred festivals for the Hindus. It is believed that by taking bath in the holy Ganges River during the auspicious time will cleanse all your sins, and your path to nirvana will become clear.

The complete or Maha Kumbh Mela takes place at every 12 years while the Ardh (half) Kumbh Mela takes place at a gap of six years. Kumbh is celebrated in one of these four cities - Allahabad, Haridwar, Ujjain, and Nashik. The timing and location of the Kumbh Mela are pre-calculated and depends on the planetary positions of Sun and the Jupiter. The festival lasts for 35-40 days, and numerous holy rituals take place during the Mela.

In the last Kumbh Mela, more than 60 million devotees took a dip in the holy Ganges River. The next one is a Purna Kumbh Mela and will be celebrated in Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh in February 2013. It is expected to cross all its previous record. Erco Travels is providing special Allahabad Kumbh Mela 2013 tour packages for the coming Kumbh Mela. You can also ask for a specially customized Kumbh Mela Tour package.