Ardh Kumbh Mela 2016 – Haridwar

8,500.00 6,400.00

Ardh Kumbh Mela 2016

Duration : 1 Night

Destination Covered : Haridwar

Kumbh is the confluence of all our cultures. According to Western astrology, Kumbh Mela happens when Jupiter enters Taurus, and the Sun and New Moon enter Capricorn.  This positive charge affects the water, the air and the entire atmosphere, such that simply being at that special place, and taking a bath in the Ganga, is very conducive to spiritual growth, and physical and emotional well-being. After every three years, one of these cities – Ujjain, Nashik, Haridwar and Allahabad gets to hold the Kumbh, thus each one getting a chance to hold the Kumbh after 12 years. But the Ardh Kumbh Mela at Haridwar, takes place every six years, after the Maha Kumbh in each location, Ardh meaning half, and is held at the banks of river Shipra in the western region of Madhya Pradesh and is seen as one of the most sacred places in India.

The upcoming opportunity to attain the bliss of the divine is at Ardh Kumbh Mela Haridwar 2016. The pious festival is celebrated when the when Jupiter is in Aquarius and Sun is in Aries during the Hindu month of Chaitra (March-April).

Holy Snan Dates during the Ardh Kumbh Mela

Ardh Kumbh Mahaparv Haridwar 2016 is scheduled from Januray to April. The holy snan dates are as follows:

Dates, 2016DayEvents
14th JanThursdayFirst holy bath on Makar Sankranti
8th FebMondaySecond holy bath on Mauni Amavasya
12th FebFridayThird holy bath on Vasant Panchami
22nd FebMondayFourth holy bath on Magh Purnima
7th MarMondayFirst Shahi Snan/Royal Bath on Mahashivratri
7th AprThursdayThe auspicious day of Chaitra Amavasya
8th AprFridaySecond Shahi Snan for Six Akharas of Vaishnav and Udasi sects on Chaitra Shukla Pratipada
14th AprThursdayThe holy day of Mesha Sankranti
15th AprFridayFifth holy bath on Ram Navami
22nd AprFridayRoyal Bath for Six Akharas of Vaishnav and Udasi sects on Chaitra Shukla Purnima

Itinerary Details

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During the period of the Kumbh Mela, a tent city comes up for over a month by the banks of the river (of the spot where the fair is held) to provide shelter to thousands of pilgrims. A number of Hindu religious organizations set up camps in the fairgrounds during this period. In different spots of the region, folk theater groups get busy enacting different stories and scenes from sacred Hindu texts. The myth of the “Amrita-Kumbha” is performed as a dramatic performance which is lapped up by the assembled devotees. People from all classes of society come in multitudes to the fairgrounds driven by the desire to take a dip in the sacred river waters as well as to receive the blessings of the great holy men assembled in the fair. Many of the devotees live in camps and ashrams (temples) for the whole duration of the mela and lead a sacred life. Such a living is called “Kalpavas” and those who live thus are called “Kalpvasi”.

Like its bigger counterparts (Purna Kumbh Mela, Maha Kumbha Mela) and smaller counterparts (Magh Mela) the purpose of organising Ardh Kumbh Mela is to commemorate the legend of the struggle between the gods and demons over the Amrita Kumbha (pot of nectar) and draws innumerable crowds who believe in the Hindu Puranas and come in quest of purifying their soul before entering the realm of god.

Haridwar

The holy city of Haridwar in the state of Uttarakhand, meaning ‘Gateway to God’ is a breathtaking city with so many temples and remains as a magnet for religious pilgrims from all over the globe. Religious festivals hold even further attraction and the city maintains its own aura of intense spirituality.

Camp Features:

  • Accommodation in weather proof, safe, deluxe-tents with attached bathrooms(Cold and hot water facilities available)
  • Meals include breakfast, lunch and dinner.
  • Multi cuisine vegetarian dining facilities – International, Indian continental and Chinese
  • Complementary internet facility
  • Hot water bottles available on request
  • Business center with STD/ISD calling facilities
  • Travel Desk
  • Rental cycle

Exclusions to be Noted:

  • Meals other than what is mentioned
  • Any travel accommodation
  • Entrance fee to amusement parks and boating charges
  • Any portage at airports and hotels, tips, insurance wine, mineral water, telephone charges, and all items of personal nature.
  • Any specific service not included in the camp features section
  • Expenses caused by other factors such as rail, flight delays, roadblocks, vehicle mal-functions, political disturbances and so on
  • Service tax extra at 3.63% of the total bill amount.

Package Cost on Per Person Basis :

Normal Dates : INR 6500/- per room/per day
Shahi Snan Dates : INR 9800/- per room/per day

Special Note : Minimum 3 Nights stay compulsory for Shahi Snan.

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