Satellite View of Kumbh Mela
Since 2001, India’s space agency Indian Space Research Organisation (Isro) is taking satellite pictures of the Kumbh festival. ISRO is using remote sensing satellites for taking pictures of the Maha Kumbh
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Akharas In Kumbh Mela
An Akhara is a wrestling arena. It is an organization of the different sects of saints, Vairaghis, and yogis who have renounced the world. The history of an Akhara dates back to the circa 2500 BC when Adi Shankaracharya established seven Akharas (perhaps 10 as they are also known as Dasnaami), Mahanirvani, Niranjani, Atal, Avahan, Agni and Anand Akhara.
Ujjain Kumbh Mela 2016 Dates
Ujjain Maha Kumbh Mela 2016 This festival will start on 22nd of April and will end on 21st of May 2016. The Kumbh Mela is the most significant and eventful festival […]
Kumbh Mela celebration depends on the position of the planets and stars
The Maha Kumbh festival is celebrated at different places depending on the position of the planets Bṛhaspati (Jupiter) and the Sun.
Haridwar Maha Kumbh Mela 2010
Last Kumbh Mela was celebrated at Haridwar in the year 2010
Recommended Kumbh Mela 2013 Accommodation in Allahabad
There are many religious groups having their own camps in Maha Kumbh festival they are providing inexpensive accommodation. We have a list of other organizations which are providing simple tent and luxury accommodation.
Maha Kumbh Mela 2013 Photos
Photos of previous Kumbh Melas Keep watching for the latest pictures of Kumbh mela 2013 in January 2013.
Early Preparation for Allahabad Kumbh Mela
UP Tourism, with the help of ‘Manyawar Kanshiram Institute of Tourism Management’ at Lucknow, has started training service providers on etiquettes, hygiene and first aid in preparation of this mega festival starting from 27-January-2013.
Introduction of Bhagavad Gita
Bhagavad Gita also known as Gitopanishad is a religious scripture foundational to Hinduism in World. It is part of the ancient Indian epic Mahabharata which was narrated by Veda Vyasa and written by Lord Ganesha. The text contains the dialogue between the supreme Lord Krishna and Arjuna in the battlefield of Kurukshetra pertaining to philosophical and ethical questions.
Ways to Reach Allahabad Kumbh Mela
The last Kumbh Mela festival witnessed the attendance of 70 million devotees from across the world. This time the estimated participation for the festival is around 80 to 90 million. Visiting Allahabad during the mega festival is a tedious task as all the modes of transport including trains, local and state buses would be flocked with the people enthused to witness the spectacle.