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  2. Haridwar Kumbh Mela - Wikipedia

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    Haridwar Kumbh Mela is a mela, associated with Hinduism and held in the city of Haridwar, India held every 12 years. The exact date is determined according to Hindu astrology : the Mela is held when Jupiter is in Aquarius and the Sun enters Aries . [ 1 ]

  3. Kumbh Mela - Wikipedia

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    The Kumbh Mela held in Haridwar in 2021 was considered a Covid-19 super spreader, ... First bathing date [15] Second date [15] Third date [15] Haridwar: Ganga:

  4. Swami Avdheshanand Giri - Wikipedia

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    In order to early and prematurely end the Haridwar Kumbh in April 2021 during the second wave of Corona , Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke to Giri on a phone call and appealed to keep the Kumbh symbolic, [36] [37] after which, Giri, on behalf of Juna Akhara announced the formal completion of Kumbh. [38] [39] [40]

  5. In pictures: What is the Maha Kumbh Mela and why does it ...

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    The 2025 Maha Kumbh Mela, running from 13 January to 26 February, is expected to draw around 400 million pilgrims, making it one of the largest religious gatherings in the world.

  6. List of largest peaceful gatherings - Wikipedia

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    2019 Prayag Ardh Kumbh Mela: 240 million 4 February 2019: 50 million Pilgrimage Prayagraj India [1] [2] 2013 Prayag Kumbh Mela: 120 million 10 February 2013: 30 million Pilgrimage Prayagraj India [3] [4] 2010 Haridwar Kumbh Mela: 70 million 14 April 2010: 10 million Pilgrimage Haridwar India [5] [6] [need quotation to verify] Arba'een ...

  7. National Highway 58 (India, old numbering) - Wikipedia

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    Tens of millions of pilgrims attending the Kumbh Mela in January to March 2021 at Haridwar will use this highway extensively. More than 50 million devotees attended the last Kumbh Mela. More than 50 million devotees attended the last Kumbh Mela.

  8. 2025 Prayag Maha Kumbh Mela - Wikipedia

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    [1] [2] This event marks the completion of a 12-year Kumbh Mela cycle and is officially termed a Maha Kumbh Mela, spanning 45 days. [3] The Kumbh Mela has been organized since many years with its commencement date unknown. As per astrological calculations, the 2025 edition is unique since the constellation alignment seen is witnessed once in ...

  9. Prayag Kumbh Mela - Wikipedia

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    The full Kumbh mela is held every 12 years, while an ardha (half) mela is held after about 6 years at the same site. The 2013 Kumbh mela was the largest religious gathering in the world with almost 120 million visitors. An Ardh Kumbh Mela was held in early 2019. The next full Kumbh mela is scheduled for 2025.