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Nashik Kumbh Mela 2015

Detailed information about 2015 Kumbh Mela in Nashik city with all the important dates.

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Nashik Kumbh Mela 2015

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  1. Kumbh Mela 2015 Nashik Important Dates | About Nashik City | Climate of Nashik| Historical Facts | Previous Kumbh Mela | History of Akhadas | Finding Accommodation | Enquiry

  2. Nashik (Nasik)is the venue where the next Kumbh Mela 2015 will be held at the banks of river Godavari. Kumbh mela in Nashik happens after a period of 12 years. Around 10 million (1 crore) pilgrims are expected to arrive in and take holy bath in the river Godavari to cleanse their body and souls. Important Dates:Here are the dates announced by AkhilBharatiyaAkhadaParishad for the Nashik Kumbh Mela 2015. Tuesday, 14th July 2015, flag hoisting of the main ceremony at Ram Kunda. Friday, 14th August 2015, flag hoisting of the Akhara at Sadhugram. August 29 2015,First ShahiSnan (Holy Bath) at RamKunda. September 13, 2015,Second ShahiSnan (Holy Bath), Main bathing day. 18th September 2015,Third ShahiSnan (Holy Bath).

  3. About Nashik: Nashik is one of the most popular cities of Maharashtra state. The city is well connected by all the mediums (Road, Railway and Flights) of transportation. The city is around 170 and 210 kms away from Mumbai and Pune respectively. Deluxe and luxury buses can be found from all the nearby places such as Pune, Mumbai, Shirdi and Aurangabad. Trimbakeshwar is a holy town which is known for having one of the twelve Jyotirlingas in India. It is situated 37 kms from Nasik, and river Godavari originates from here. Climate at Nashik:The temperature will be pleasant (expected average temperature is around 25°C) during Kumbh Mela period with the possibility of medium rainfall.

  4. History Behind Kumbh Mela in Nasik:According to the history of Hindu religion, Nasik is among the four places where the amrit (elixir) from a Kumbha (pitcher) when the gods and demons were fighting to gain its ownership so that they become immortal after drinking the elixir which was found after Samudra manthan. Samudra Manthan (Churning of the Ocean)

  5. Previous Kumbh Melawas celebrated in Allahabad which was a Maha Kumbh, it happened after a gap of 144 years. More than 100 million Hindu devotees and tourists are believed to have participated in this one of kind religious and spiritual event.

  6. History of Akhadas in Nashik:Currently there are 14 Akhadas out of which 11 belong to the Shaiva sect and 3 to the Vaishnava sect. Before 1838, Sadhus (Saints) from both the Akshadas used to take the holy dip in Trimbakeshwar. Then a clash took place between them, and after that on the request of Peshwa ruler, Shaivasadhus started performing rituals at Trimbakeshwar and Vaishnavs moved to Ramakunda in Nasik.

  7. Finding an accommodation that suits your budget is no tough task in Nasik. A wide variety of accommodation options are available in the city for Hundreds of thousands pilgrims and tourists from all around the world. Luxurious cottages are also there near Mela site at Nashik which can be booked prior to coming. If you are interested Shine Gold Tours India can make all the necessary arrangements so that you can enjoy Nashik Kumbh Mela 2015 tour. SGTI provides special arrangements for foreign tourists. It promises clean and comfortable stay with room service facility and hygienic food. Send us en Enquiry with Tour Requirementsat,www.shinegoldtoursindia.com/enquiry.html Phone Contact Details are on next page

  8. Kumbh Mela 2015 Nashik Tours. UK: 0044(0)7813833579 New Zealand: +0064-0210274738 India: +91-9811551987, 9818920540 Thanks!

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