KUMBH MELA UJJAIN
Kumbh The celebration of Kumbh Mela takes place at the four sacred places as per the position
of Sun and Jupiter in different zodiac signs. Poorna Kumbh is held at Ujjain once in every 12
years when the zodiac sign Scorpio (Vrishchik Rashi) indicates the presence of Jupiter and Sun.
Ujjain is located at the bank of Shipra River in western region of Madhya Pradesh and is seen as
one of the most sacred places in India. The city is enriched with several religious shrines such
as Bade Ganeshji Ka Mandir, Mahakaleshwar, Vikram Kirti Temple and many others. On the occasion
of Kumbh Mela the divinity and spiritual aroma of Ujjain meets its highest peak when millions of
pilgrims take dips and worship sacred River Shipra. Sages and devotees from every nook and corner
attend the religious ceremony of Kumbh Mela to attain salvation and libration from the vicious
cycle of birth-death-rebirth.
ccording The commemoration of Mela at Ujjain is known as 'Simhastha Kumbh Mela' in which the unique
combination of divinity and purity is experienced when the crowd of ash-dubbed sages, priests, devotees
gets fused together with the roaring of elephants and camels. People who witness the spiritual fest feel
good fortune by their side and sense positive aroma purifying their souls and thoughts. Major attraction
of this festival is 'Shahi Snan' (royal bath) which takes place on predetermined dates varying every year.
It is believed that those who take royal bath in holy Shipra River on the occasion of Kumbh Mela wash their
sins of all previous births. The devotees consider it as an opportunity to get them revived from the never
ending birth cycle.
UJJAIN KUMBH MELA DATES
Singhastha , or Poorna Kumbh Mela was celebrated at Ujjain in the year 2004 spanning from 5th of April to 5th of May. The ritual of Shahi Snan was conducted on 4th of May, a day of full moon (Poornima) as per lunar calendar. Nearly ten million devotees across the country graced the festival with their presence on this auspicious day. Ujjain hosted the Ardha Kumbh in the year 2010 where numerous Hindus witnessed the occasion. In the year 2028, next Simhastha Kumbh Mela will be commemorated in Ujjain. Do not miss the opportunity and embrace your soul and material body with the sacred nectar bestowed by God.Main Bathing Dates for Ujjain Kumbh Mela | |
22 April 2028 (Friday) | Purnima – Full Moon (First Snan) |
06 May 2028 (Friday) | Vaishakh Krishna Amavasya |
09 May 2028 (Monday) | Shukla/Akshey Tritya (Second Snan) |
11 May 2028 (Wednesday) | Shukla Panchami |
17 May 2028 (Saturday) | Ekadashi & Pradosh Snan |
21 May 2028 (Saturday) | Purnima |