![]() Adequate medical and security arrangements are made to avoid any untoward incidents. A township of tents specially come up on the banks of the Sangam to provide shelter to the visiting millions who turn up from all over the country. ![]() A greater number of buses ply to let the pilgrims have their journey in peace and without any inconvenience. ![]() The Uttar Pradesh government annually makes special arrangements for the devotees during this time. After observing 12 Kalpavas, a Kalpavasi has to donate his/her bed and all his belongings (a ritual known as "Shayya Daan"). Majority of the Kalpvasis partake only a meal a day. It is said that by piously observing a "Kalpavas", a devotee overcomes the sins in his/her previous birth and escapes the cycle of Janma(birth) and Karma (actions).ĭuring each day of the Mini Kumbh (Magh) Mela, a Kalpvasi has to take a dip at the Ganges on sunrise praying to the rising sun. This adds up to several millions of years. The ancient Hindu Vedas mention a "Kalp" to be the period equal to the total number of years in the four yugas - Satyug, Treta, Dwapar and Kalyug. Those who religiously observe the "Kalpvas" are known as "Kalpvasis". It begins with multitudes of pilgrims taking a holy dip at the Sangam on auspicious dates.Ī large number of people arrive here annually and stay in makeshift houses or tents at the Sangam, spending the entire month of Magh in prayers. Every year, the Mini Kumbh (Magh) Mela commences on the day of Makkar Sankranti in January, which is the first important bathing day according to the religious Hindu calendar. Hence it is also known as mini Kumbh Mela. The Mini Kumbh (Magh) Mela is actually a smaller version of Kumbh Mela. The Mini Kumbh (Magh) Mela is, however, not confined only to the month of Magh and the important bathing dates are spread over a period of 45 days. In accordance with the traditional Hindu calendar followed in North India, this holy fair is organised every year during the Hindu month of Magh (corresponding to mid January - mid February of the Gregorian calendar) hence the name. An important occasion, the Mini Kumbh (Magh) Mela is held every year on the banks of Triveni Sangam (the confluence of the three great rivers Ganga, Yamuna and Saraswati) in Prayag near Allahabad in Uttar Pradesh. ![]() ![]() Hindu mythology considers the origin of the Mini Kumbh (Magh) Mela to be the beginning of the Universe. The Mini Kumbh (Magh) Mela is one of the greatest annual religious affairs for Hindus. Booking Started for Mini Kumbh Mela Allahabad Rest leave to us, we will arrange everything for your stay & visit as per your desire. Just drop yourself at Air port/Railway station/Bus stand of Allahabad. ![]()
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