Simhastha fair is held in Ujjain on the bank of which river?
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is option 1 i.e. Kshipra river.
The Simhastha fair in Ujjain is held on the banks of the Shipra River (also known as Kshipra).
- Simhastha Kumbh Mela: The Ujjain Simhastha, or Kumbh Mela, is a major Hindu religious fair held in Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh, every 12 years.
- River-side Festival: It's a river-side festival celebrated on the banks of the Shipra River.
- Other Kumbh Melas: The other three traditionally recognized Kumbh Melas are held in Prayagraj (Allahabad), Haridwar, and Nashik-Trimbakeshwar.
- Significance: The city of Ujjain is situated on the eastern bank of the Shipra River, and the fair takes place on the city's elaborate riverside ghats.
- Next Simhastha: The next Simhastha Kumbh Mela is scheduled from April 9 to May 9, 2028.