The Kumbh Mela in Uttarakhand is celebrated in which city?
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
Correct Answer:
Option 1 (Haridwar)
Explanation:
The Kumbh Mela is held in the city of Haridwar, Uttarakhand. This fair is held every 12 years on the banks of the Ganges River. In Hinduism, it is considered the world's largest religious gathering. Besides Haridwar, Kumbh Mela is held at three other locations in India: Prayagraj (Ganga-Yamuna confluence), Ujjain (Shipra River), and Nashik (Godavari River).
Additional Facts:
Rishikesh: Called the 'Yoga Capital of the World,' the Kumbh Mela is not held here.
Ardh Kumbh: The 'Ardh Kumbh' is also held every six years in Haridwar and Prayagraj.
UNESCO: The Kumbh Mela is included in UNESCO's list of 'Intangible Cultural Heritage.'
Har Ki Pauri: The holiest ghat in Haridwar, where the main bathing takes place during the Kumbh.
Possible Questions for the Future Exam:
How many places in India host the Kumbh Mela? (Answer: 4 - Haridwar, Prayagraj, Ujjain, Nashik)
On the banks of which river is the Kumbh Mela held in Nashik?
(Answer: Godavari)
Where is the Kumbh Mela held at the confluence of the Ganga, Yamuna, and Saraswati?
(Answer: Prayagraj)