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World's Largest Spiritual Gathering "KUMBH MELA 2019 INDIA" PART-1



World's Largest Spiritual Gathering "KUMBH MELA 2019 INDIA" PART-1


Want to learn about Indian's festivals, here is the most exciting one , you will be amazed to know about KUMBH MELA 2019. More than 150 million people were expected to attend, the number of people expected to attend was more than the population of over 100 Countries combined.

Prayagraj Ardh Kumbh Mela, 2019 was the Ardh Kumbh Mela held at Triveni Sangam in Allahabad/Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, India from 15 January to 4 March 2019.

Duration             55 days
Venue                  Triveni Sangam
Location              Prayagraj
Also known as    Ardh Kumbh Mela
Type                    Social practices            
Theme                 Festive events
Cause                  Rituals
Motive Religious pilgrimage
Budget                ₹4200 Crores ($605,400,000)
Patrons Ascetics, Saints, Sadhus, Sadhvis, Kalpvasis, and Pilgrims
Organised by      Prayagraj Mela Authority
Website               kumbh.gov.in

WHAT IS KUMBH MELA?

According to historical legend, the "devas" (Gods) once lost their powers and in the order to regain them, they agreed to undertake the churning of the orimordial ocean along with the "Asuras" (Demons). Thereafter, a celestial battle took place between Devas and Asuras for the pitcher containing the nectar of Immortal ("Amrit Kumbh"). The battle continued and during the process, a few drops of the divine nectar fell at four places- Namely: Nasik, Ujjain, Prayagraj and Haridwar.

Consequently , every 12 years, the effervescent festival of the Kumbh mela is held at the banks of Rivers of each of the 4 cities to commemorate the event. The exact time and place of the kumbh festival is astrologically determined. The position of the Sun, Moon and Jupiter in different zodiac sings determines the location of the kumbh in each of these places. It is believed that during this time, the water of the sacred Rivers regain their sanctity and ambrosial qualities at the site of the kumbh mela. Below picture is demonstrating the battle between the "devas" and "asura" for the "amrit".This picture was taken from one of the exhibition at Kumbh Mela 2019.


About the Projects of Kumbh Mela

  • Around ₹4200 crore will be allotted by the state government for the Ardh Kumbh 2019, over two times more than it had spent on the last Kumbh held in 2013. 
  • About 199 projects of 16 government departments are underway under four phases which includes a six-lane bridge over the river Ganga and a four-lane railway over-bridge worth ₹275 crore. 
  • The Public Works Department has to execute projects worth ₹430 crore including building an inner ring road in the city. 
  • ₹210 crore would be spent on safe drinking water facilities and ₹60 crore to electrify the Kumbh area. Focus is also laid on solid waste management to ensure that Ganga water is not contaminated and putting up LED lights.Moreover, widening and beautification of 18 roads and 25 road crossings is being done with the deadline of October 2018.
Representational number of exhibitions have been set up at Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj to Inform, and educate people about the culture, heritage, architecture and history of India. One such exhibition is shown in below picture.



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