Monday, 8 October 2012

Maha Kumbh Mela 2013 Main Bathing Dates - Allahabad,Uttar Pradesh

Immortalizing Pot of Nectar
Kumbha Mela derives its name from the IMMORTALIZING POT OF NECTAR described in India's Ancient Scriptures.In the Sanskrit Language, Kumba means "Pot" and Mela means "Festival". Kumbha Mela represents all the great spiritual cultures of India and has gained international fame as 'the World's Largest Act of Faith". In 2013, Maha Kumbha Mela will be celebrated at Allahabad (also known as Prayag).The main bathing dates are also known as Royal Bathing Days or Shahi Snans.The auspicious bathing dates starts from January 14,2013 (Monday) to March 10,2013 (Sunday).


Important Auspicious Main Bathing Days of Maha Kumbha Mela 2013
Date Day Event Name
14-01-2013 Monday Makhara Sankranti
27-01-2013 Sunday Paush Purnima(Full Moon)
06-02-2013 Wednesday Ekadasi Snan
10-02-2013 Sunday Mauni Amavasya (Dark Moon)-Main Bathing Day
15-02-2013 Friday Basant Panchami Snanam
17-02-2013 Sunday Rath Saptami Snanam
18-02-2013 Monday Bhisma Astamini Snanam
21-02-2013 Friday Bhisma Ekadasi Snanam
25-02-2013 Monday Magh Paurnima(Full Moon)
10-03-2013 Sunday Maha Sivaratri (Appearance Day of Lord Shiva)