Question

The famous place of ‘ Kumbh Mela’ from the central highland is_______.
a.Ujjain
b.Nashik
c.Prayag
d.Haridwar

Answer 1

Hint: In Hinduism, Kumbha Mela is celebrated four times over the course of 12 years. The site of the observance keeps rotating between four pilgrimage places on four sacred rivers—at Haridwar on the Ganges River, at Ujjain on the Shipra, at Nashik on the Godavari, and at Prayag (the confluence of the Ganges, the Jamuna, Sarasvati).

Complete Step by Step Answer:
-Kumbh Mela is the world's biggest religious and cultural human gathering. Crores of pilgrims bathe in the holy rivers for 48 days.

- There are 4 types of Kumbh Mela:
Maha Kumbh Mela which is held only in Prayagraj. It comes in every 144 years.

Purna Kumbh Mela comes in every 12 years. It is mainly held at Prayagraj, Haridwar, Nashik and Ujjain.

Ardh Kumbh Mela is held in every 6 years in India only at two places i.e. Haridwar and Prayagraj.It is conducted by the respective state governments.

Magh Kumbh Mela is held annually at Prayagraj. It is held in the month of Magh according to the Hindu Calendar.

a-The famous place of 'Kumbh Mela' from the Central Highlands is Ujjain. Ujjain is the largest city in the state of Madhya Pradesh. It is the most well-known city on the Malwa plateau. This option is correct.

b- Nashik is the place where Purna Kumbh Mela is held. It is not in Central Highlands. Hence, this option is incorrect.

c- Prayag hosts the biggest Kumbh Mela. It is located in Uttar Pradesh. This option is incorrect.

d- Haridwar is the place where Purna Kumbh Mela is held. It is not in Central Highlands. Hence, this option is incorrect.

Kumbh mela is an event that has no comparison. One has to witness it to believe in it. It is a different experience for each individual.

Hence, option 'a' is correct.

Note: In 1895 Mark Twain had attended the Kumbha mela. The largest crowds take place at the 12- and 144-year marks, when it's believed that good karma is strongest. It is said that the melas date back to the second millennium B.C. If its true then that would make them the oldest held festivals.