Maha Kumbh Mela

Kumbh Mela is the largest gathering of people for a religious purpose in the world. Millions of people gather on different places for this auspicious occasion. Kumbha is a Sanskrit word for Pitcher, sometimes referred to as the Kalasha.Mela is celebrated four times every 12 years, the site of the observance rotating between four pilgrimage places on four sacred rivers: at Haridwar on the Ganges river, at Ujjain on the Shipra, at Nasik on the Godavari, and at Allahabad on the confluence of the Ganges, Yamuna and the mythical river Sarasvati.In 2013 from 27th January the Purna Kumbh Mela will be held on Allahabad which occurs after every 12th years.Dates of MahaMela, Allahabad 201327 January to 25 February 2013This app covers following features**History**Origin**Types**Congregation**Take a Dip Make a Wish**Sojourn on Ashrams**Peaceful Activities**Significance**Sacred Bath**Rituals**The Spectacle**Bathing Dates 2013**Future VenuesTravel Guide**Air**Train**Road**Route PlanningTravel TipsTourist Places**Sangam**Allahabad Fort**Kalyani Devi Temple**Anand Bhawan**Museum**Alfred Park**All Saints cathedral**Lete Hanuman**Akshaya Tree**Picture Gallery