Kumbh Mela 2010
The Kumbh Mela is the most sacred of all the Hindu pilgrimages, every 12 years Hindus from around the world converge at Allahabad, Nasik, Ujjain and Haridwar to witness the biggest religious ceremony in the world.
Sects of Sadhus differentiated by body tattoos, paintings and ash dabbed on their bodies, can be seen in thousands as they take a dip in the sacred waters of River Ganga,Yamuna Saraswati, Kshipra and Godavari. It is said that these holy rivers offers purity, wealth, fertility and washes away sins.
Eastbound offers an unmatched experience for you to be a part of this this extra ordinary event. A visit to the Kumbh is an experience of a lifetime the Kumbh Mela gives visitors an insight into Hindu culture, customs and rituals opportunity to meditate and interact with ascetics.
This year the holy city of Haridwar will play host to the Maha Kumbh. Haridwar is situated on the banks of River Ganga and is just a five hour train ride from Delhi.
