Kumbh Mela Bathing Dates
The next Kumbh Mela is going to be held in Haridwar in 2021. The last Kumbh Mela held in Allahabad (Prayagraj) in 2019 between 15th January to 4th March. Allahabad Kumbh Mela was really very successful and millions of devotees take participate in that Kumbh Mela. After this successful event, next Kumbh Mela at Haridwar in 2021 is going to be the biggest one as this one is Maha Kumbh. Maha Kumbh Mela event held in only after 12 years. All the Kumbh Mela has some important bathing dates which are decided by the Akhara Parisad and competent authorities. These are very auspicious dates and celebrated like a festival in Hindu religions. On these dates devote take a holy dip in sacred waters on river that will clear them from theirs sin and their ancestors of sins. This is the main rituals in Kumbh Mela. Pilgrims line up for the bathing in early morning as there is too much crowed by sun rise and different group of Akahra move in Royal Procession towards take holy bath in the river.
During the Royal Bathing (Sahi Snan) there is too much crowed as these dates are very auspicious as per believe in Hindu Religion. On these dates devote start preparing themselves a day before due to crowd. People take same attire of sadhu to get in to the group of Akhara and Naga Sadhus and walk along with them to take bath in the river while doing royal procession. After taking bath in people return back to the camp for relaxation. This time in Kumbh Mela at Haridwar is going to be held between 14th January 2021 to 25th May 2021(Tentative). This is Maha Kumbh Mela and will be for long time period. Therefore if you are planning to visit you must know what are the most Important Bathing Dates, so that you can plan for your accommodation and other travel arrangements.
