| Haridwar Kumbh Mela | |
|---|---|
 Pilgrims gather for the third Shahi Snan ("royal bath") at Har ki Pauri in Haridwar on 14 April 2010 | |
| Status | active |
| Genre | Fair, Religious gathering |
| Frequency | Every 12 years |
| Venue | Banks of Ganges |
| Location(s) | Haridwar, Uttarakhand |
| Coordinates | 29°57′29″N 78°10′16″E / 29.958°N 78.171°E |
| Country | India |
| Previous event | 2021 |
| Next event | 2033 |
| Participants | Akharas, pilgrims and merchants |
| Sponsor | Government of India, Government of Uttarakhand |
| Website | kumbhmelaharidwar |
Haridwar Kumbh Mela is a mela, associated with Hinduism and held in the city of Haridwar, India held every 12 years. The exact date is determined according to Hindu astrology: the Mela is held when Jupiter is in Aquarius and the Sun enters Aries.[1] The event possesses deep religious significance to Hindus as well as other spiritual seekers. Historically, it was an important commercial event and was attended by merchants from as far as Arabia.[2]
The Haridwar Kumbh Mela had happened from 1 April to 30 April in the year 2021 amidst the COVID-19 pandemic.[3] An Ardh Kumbh ("Half Kumbh") Mela is held six years after a Kumbh Mela. The last Ardh Kumbh Mela took place in 2016.[4]
- ^ James G. Lochtefeld (2002). The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Hinduism: A-M. The Rosen Publishing Group. p. 380. ISBN 978-0-8239-3179-8.
- ^ Cite error: The named reference
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- ^ "Ardh Kumbh: State seeks Rs 500 cr Central aid". The Pioneer. 26 November 2015.