Monday, January 5, 2009

HARIDWAR TOURISM - Haridwar Fair and Festivals

The festivals which are celebrated in Haridwar are :-
Kumbh Mela :- India has been attracting the whole world with her rich

cultural heritages and spirituality. The renowned Kumbh Mela is a unique

blend of all these. Haridwar Kumbh has its importance as the last Kumbh of

this century. The Kumbh mela is held in every 12 years to commorate this

spritual day .Millions of men, women, children, sagas, Rishi, Munies, baba's

and tourists gather here to take a dip in the holy water of holy rivers.

Ardh Kumbh :- The Ardh Kumbh mela (fair) is held in every 6 years which is

followed by the Kumbh Mela after 6 years.
It is believed that a dip in the holy river Ganga during the Ardh Kumbh gives

one Moksha or Nirvana. Ardha Kumbh also attracts a large number of people

to take the holy dip during these holy days.
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