The Kumbh Mela is an important pilgrimage for Hindus, celebrated once every 3, 6, 12 and 144 years. It is the largest religious gathering in the world. The fair is held at four pilgrimage sites: Prayagraj (where the rivers Ganga, Yamuna and Saraswati meet), Haridwar (river Ganga), Nashik (river Godavari) and Ujjain (river Shipra).
Types of Kumbh Mela :
There are four types of Kumbh Mela - Kumbh Mela, Ardh Kumbh Mela, Purna Kumbh Mela and Maha Kumbh Mela. The Kumbh Mela is held every three years. Kumbh Mela is held three times in 12 years. This fair is held on the banks of Prayagraj, Haridwar, Nasik and Ujjain.
Ardh Kumbh Mela is held twice in 12 years and this Kumbh Mela is held only in Prayagraj and Haridwar.
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The Kumbh Mela is held once in 12 years at Prayagraj, Haridwar, Nashik and Ujjain.
Maha Kumbh Mela is held only in Prayagraj after 144 years i.e. after 12 full Kumbhs.
Time frame for the year 2025:
The Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj began on January 13 and will continue till February 26. More than 40 crore people will take a dip in the holy Sangam in this biggest religious fair running for about 45 days.
Prayagraj: Hotels and Dharamshalas
This time the Kumbh Mela is actually the Mahakumbh Mela, and there are 218 hotels, 204 guest houses and dharamshalas in Prayagraj city of Uttar Pradesh. Almost every hotel doesn't have one.
From January to March 15, the price of hotel rooms has increased manifold. The hotel rooms which used to be available for 7-8 thousand rupees in 24 hours, are now available for 45 thousand rupees. However, this rate is exorbitant only for special bathing festivals like Mauni Makar Sankranti, Amavasya, Basant Panchami.
The government's revenue from this :
Mahakumbh is equivalent to the world's largest temporary city. Where 50 lakh to 1 crore people can be accommodated at any time.
According to the administration's calculations, the Uttar Pradesh government can earn up to Rs 2 lakh crore by organizing this huge Mahakumbh fair.
According to the news agency INS, if the average expenditure of the devotees and devotees visiting the Mahakumbh is increased to Rs 10,000, then the income of the Uttar Pradesh government will be doubled by one leap - about Rs 4 lakh crore! Experts say that if this possibility is realized, the general and real GDP will increase by more than 1 percent.
The sale of various types of food and beverages, including packaged food, water, biscuits, juices and meals, is expected to generate a business of about Rs 25,000 crore during the fair.
Apart from this, there is a possibility of getting good Lakshmi benefits from the sale and purchase of puja items. Such products include oil, lamps, Gangajal, idols, sticks, religious books, etc. It will be a business of about Rs 25,000 crore.
Apart from this, there are various businesses related to the travel, accommodation and food expenses of the devotees. It is expected to fetch at least Rs 15,000 crore.
In addition, the Mahakumbh Mela will also result in a turnover of Rs 12,000 crore under the tourism business alone. This includes the cost of the tour, tour packages, etc.
The sale of temporary medical camps, various ayurvedic products and medicines will earn the state about Rs 5,000 crore more.
On the other hand, the direct use of modern technology will also earn about Rs 1,000 crore. These include e-ticketing, digital payments, Wi-Fi services, mobile charging, etc.
In addition, there will be a turnover of about Rs 10,000 crore through advertising and marketing.
The prices are rising like crazy. The cost of a flight from Bhopal to Prayagraj is around Rs 18,000.
How much was the revenue from the Ardh Kumbh Mela in 2019:
The Ardh Kumbh Mela held in Prayagraj in 2019 resulted in the state earning about Rs. 1.2 lakh crore. Around 24 lakh people attended the event.
Other countries of interest:
Pakistan has shown interest in the Kumbh Mela. It is surprising to hear such news. In fact, the country that has searched the most about the Kumbh Mela in Trending Topic Search is Pakistan. Not only Pakistan, but also Qatar, the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain have made it to the list.
Attractions at the Mahakumbh:
Harsha Richariya is one of the main attractions of the Mahakumbh. His video is becoming viral. This has created a storm on social media. Who is this guy being talked about so much? She has become a social media influencer.
Virul Girl Monalisha :
Monalishsa has arrived at this year's Maha Kumbh Mela to sell garlands. Her expressive eyes and stunning beauty have captivated netizens, and as usual, she's gone viral. Her numerous videos are currently flooding social media platforms.
When will the Kumbh Mela be held?
Where will the Kumbh Mela be held after Prayagraj? (Date of Nashik Kumbh 2027)
The next Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj will be held in Nasik, Maharashtra in 2027. The Kumbh Mela will begin from the last day of the month of Shravan i.e. Shravan Purnima on Tuesday, August 17, which will last for a month. The festival of Raksha Bandhan will be celebrated on the first day of the Kumbh Mela. During this time people take a holy dip by bathing on the banks of Godavari river. Nashik is one of the most important religious cities in India. There is also a Trimbakeshwar Jyotirlinga in Nasik.
Where will the Kumbh Mela be held in 2028? (Date of Ujjain Kumbh 2028)
The next Kumbh Mela in Nashik will be held in Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh in 2028. This Kumbh Mela will start from the full moon of Chaitra month i.e. from 9 April. The Kumbh Mela will continue till the full moon of the month of Baisakh. During this time people will take a dip in the holy Kshipra river. Bathing at Ramghat of Kshipra river during Ujjain Kumbh has special significance. Mahakaleshwar Jyotirlinga is established in Ujjain. There is also a Shakti Peeth here.
When will the Kumbh be held in Haridwar? (Date of Haridwar Kumbh 2033)
Apart from Prayagraj, Nasik and Ujjain, Kumbh Mela is also held in Haridwar every 12 years. Kumbh Mela will be held in Haridwar in 2033. The Kumbh Mela will begin on April 14 and will continue till May 15. During the month-long Kumbh Mela, people take a dip in the holy river Ganges. It will be a full moon. Haridwar is also known as the city of Lord Vishnu.