Which of the following cities is famous for the iconic 'Kumbh Mela'?
AAhmedabad
BSurat
CPrayagraj
DLucknow
Answer:
C. Prayagraj
Read Explanation:
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).
