Kumbha Mela derives its name from the IMMORTALIZING POT OF NECTAR described in India's Ancient Scriptures.In the Sanskrit Language, Kumba means "Pot" and Mela means "Festival". Kumbha Mela represents all the great spiritual cultures of India and has gained international fame as 'the World's Largest Act of Faith". In 2013, Maha Kumbha Mela will be celebrated at Allahabad (also known as Prayag).The main bathing dates are also known as Royal Bathing Days or Shahi Snans.The auspicious bathing dates starts from January 14,2013 (Monday) to March 10,2013 (Sunday).The important bathing dates of Maha Kumbha Mela are as follows.....
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| Immortalizing Pot of Nectar |
Important Auspicious Main Bathing Days of Maha Kumbha Mela 2013
| Date |
Day |
Event Name |
| 14-01-2013 |
Monday |
Makhara Sankranti |
| 27-01-2013 |
Sunday |
Paush Purnima(Full Moon) |
| 06-02-2013 |
Wednesday |
Ekadasi Snan |
| 10-02-2013 |
Sunday |
Mauni Amavasya (Dark Moon)-Main Bathing Day |
| 15-02-2013 |
Friday |
Basant Panchami Snanam |
| 17-02-2013 |
Sunday |
Rath Saptami Snanam |
| 18-02-2013 |
Monday |
Bhisma Astamini Snanam |
| 21-02-2013 |
Friday |
Bhisma Ekadasi Snanam |
| 25-02-2013 |
Monday |
Magh Paurnima(Full Moon) |
| 10-03-2013 |
Sunday |
Maha Sivaratri (Appearance Day of Lord Shiva) |
