Question

Which of the following cities is famous for the iconic 'Kumbh Mela'?

• A. Ahmedabad
• B. Surat
• C. Prayagraj
• D. Lucknow

Answer 1

Answer:

C. Prayagraj

• The Kumbha Mela is held at the same site after 12 years but there are four major Kumbha sites where it is celebrated, so it is said that after 3 years a Kumbha Mela is celebrated.

• Ardha Kumbha is celebrated every 6 years whereas Mahakumbha is celebrated every 12 years.

• It is the major Hindu pilgrimage.

• It is celebrated at river banks i.e. Prayagraj (river Ganges), Haridwar (river Ganges), Nashik (Godavari river), and Ujjain (river Shipra).