Simhastha Mahakumbha News Updates- Ujjain Kumbh Mela 2016 Publicity - Shahi Snan Dates

Media's part noticeable in Simhastha Mahakumbh: Makhan Singh

Simhastha Publicity and Media Sub-council meeting held 
Ujjain : Media's part has turned complex because of its expanding cooperations with the general public in Simhastha. Media has assumed a noteworthy part in making Simhastha a brand far and wide. It has played a positive capacity being an incorporated part of the general public. We expect a confirmed part of media in every single future issue.

Focal Simhastha Fair Organizing Committee Chairman Makhan Singh advised this amid his location to the meeting of Simhastha Publicity and Media Sub-Committee held at Hotel Kshipra here on Wednesday. Singh says, "To have the excellent celebration of confidence is a prideful minute for the city of Ujjain. This Simhastha is a staggering one. There would be an imperative part of each person in the accomplishment of the Mahakumbh." Sub-board of trustees president Nirukt Bhargava led the meeting. He told that the Simhastha would be the occasion of media this season. There has been a broad marking of the celebration all through the world because of the advancements in the field of telecom. They ought to attempt to make this occasion an awesome achievement. Advisory group would put pertinent endeavors to keep up the respect of the Press, he included.

Press Club president Vishal Hada told that he would develop all conceivable participation in the interest of the club to the board of trustees. He additionally proposed halting enlistment of city release of new daily papers. VP of the Sub-advisory group Lalit Jwel told that the board of trustees ought to enteract with editors and agency boss. They should keep up dialog with the Press Club and writers ought not be halted for covering Simhastha Fair.

Senior writer Kirti Rana told that the media has assumed a very productive part in making an immense reputation to Simhastha till now. Neighborhood media ought to get significance. There ought to have an obvious arrangement with respect to passage cards. Part Shailendra Kulmi told that writers who might be issued IDs ought to get regard and police ought to keep up a kind conduct to media persons. VP Sunil Jain, individuals Nandlal Yadav, Vivek Jaiswal, Shailesh Vyas, Ajay Tiwari, Chandar Sonone and others likewise shared their perspectives. Extra Director Public Relations Devendra Joshi was available.

Simhastha attention through bike rally 

Bhopal : Public Relations, Energy, New and Renewable Energy and Mineral Resources Minister Rajendra Shukla hailed off second period of Simhastha Invitation Motorcycle Rally in nation and world at his living arrangement here today. Magistrate Public Relations Anupam Rajan and Additional Director Public Relations Mangala Mishra were likewise present on the event.

Shukla said that attention of Simhastha is being done in nation and world. He said that world's biggest gathering of confidence and mysticism is being held at Ujjain. The Minister said that in reverence of Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan's wish, Public Relations Department is utilizing all mediums to expose Simhastha. Shukla said that an ideological course will be held amid Simhastha through which message of human welfare and natural preservation will be given to the world.

The Minister educated that the bike rally hailed off from Bhopal today will visit 40 noteworthy urban communities of the nation and Nepal from March 16 to April 22 going around 12 thousand kilometers. From Bhopal the rally will go through Hoshangabad, Pipariya, Narsinghpur, Jabalpur (M.P.), Durg, Bhilai, Raipur (Chhattisgarh), Bhubaneswar, Jagannath Puri, Raurkela (Odisha), Jamshedpur, Ranchi (Jharkhand), Kolkata (West Bengal), Patna, Motihari (Bihar), Kathmandu (Nepal), Gorakhpur, Jaunpur, Varanasi, Kanpur, Allahabad (U.P.) and Sidhi, Rewa, Khajuraho, Sagar, Bhopal and Ujjain.

Group Leader Ujjain's childhood Aman Mishra educated that in the primary stage, Simhastha Motorcycle Rally went by 50 noteworthy urban communities in the nation voyaging 19 thousand 500 kms. between 27 November 2015 to 15 February 2016. . Boss Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan hailed off the principal period of the rally on November 27, 2015, which went to Dewas, Ujjain, Mandsaur, Neemuch (M.P.), Neemkheda, Bhilwara, Chittorgarh, Ajmer, Pushkar, Jaipur (Rajasthan), Delhi and NCR, Guna, Gwalior, Morena, Shivpuri, Agra, Ghaziabad, (U.P.), Haridwar, Rishikesh, Dehradun (Uttarakhand), Ponta Sahib (Himachal Pradesh), Kurukshetra, Ambala (Haryana), Amritsar, Atari (Punjab), Shriganga Nagar, Bikaner, Jodhpur, Sirohi, Mount Abu (Rajasthan), Ahmedabad, Gandhi Nagar, Surat (Gujarat), Silwasa (Daman and Diu), Mumbai, Pune (Maharashtra), Goa, Panaji, Udduppi, Jog Falls, Mangaluru (Karnataka), Kochi, Ernakulam, Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala), Kanyakumari, Ettiyapuram, Rameshwaram and Madurai (Chennai) attempted Simhastha reputation.

Kumbh Mela Snan Dates

14 , January, 2016 Makarsakranti

12 , February, 2016 Basant Panchami

22 , February, 2016 Maagh Purnima

07 , March, 2016         Shree Maha Shivratri

07, April, 2016 Chetra Aamavasya

08 , April, 2016 Navsamvat Aarambh/ Chetra Shukl Pritpada Snan

14 , April, 2016        Mesha Sakranti

15 , April, 2016 Shree Ramnavani Snan

22 , April, 2016 Chaitra Purnima

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Ujjain Kumbh Mela 2016| Kumbh Mela Astrological Significance | Snan Dates

Ujjain Kumbh Mela 2016| Kumbh Mela Astrological Significance | Snan Dates

Kumbha Mela is known as "the world's most monstrous demonstration of confidence." Every 12 years at four assigned heavenly places (Ujjain, Allahabad, Nashik and Haridwar), travelers get together for the sacrosanct occasion. The gigantic confidence of aficionados and the staggering numbers are brain boggling. Reverberating the serenades of 'Har Mahadev', saffron clad sadhus, a huge number of pioneers, come to frightened city amid the Ujjain Kumbh Mela additionally alluded to as Simhasth Kumb Mahaparva.

Situated on the eastern bank of River Shipra, Ujjain is a heavenly place of Lord Mahakal. The promising days of Kumbh are the honored time to take a dunk and bathe in the waters of River Shipra. The waterway waters are considered to sacred. It is trusted that the washing in these waters liberates the bather from their past sins (karma), and in this manner gets to be qualified for freedom from the cycle of conception and demise and accomplishes Moksha.

Ujjain Kumbh Mela 2016

Ujjain Kumbh Mela 2016 begins with the primary snan on the full moon day of 22 April. The sacred occasion goes on for right around a month and end with the full moon day on 21st May. Whenever Guru (Jupiter) planet and the Sun are in the zodiac sign Scorpio (Vrishchik Rashi), Kumbh Mela is commended at Ujjain. Ten sacred days of showering are incorporated into the heavenly festivals. The Purnima (Full moon day), month of Baisakha, brilliant fortnight, the brihaspati (Jupitor) in Leo, the sun in the emerge (Mesha Rasi), vyatipata yoga, moon in the libra (Tula rasi), blessed Ksetra Avantika and devout Monday are the most noticeable days to take a dunk in the waters and be free of sins and the cycle of life.

Ujjain Kumbh Mela Dates | Kumbh Mela Snan Dates

22 April 2016 (Friday) – Purnima (Full Moon)

03 May 2016 (Tuesday) – Vratparv Vauthini Keadashi

06 May 2016 (Friday) – Vaishakh Krishna Amavasya

09 May 2016 (Monday) – Shukla Tritya

11 May 2016 (Wednesday) – Shukla Panchami

15 May 2016 (Sunday) – Vrishabh Sankranti

17 May 2016 (Saturday) – Ekadashi & Pradosh Snan

19 May 2016 (Thursday) – Pradosh

20 May 2016 (Friday) – Nursingh Jayanti

21 May 2016 (Saturday) – Purnima

Astrological Significance

Kumbh Mela is held at each of the four places to be specific Haridwar, Allahabad (Prayag), Nasik and Ujjain once in at regular intervals. It is known not a period when otherworldly vitality ventures all around the spot amid this sacred occasion. It's a social congruity where you get the opportunity to see numerous holy people and sadhakas gathering at one spot. This occasion even gives you the shot of looking for the endowments of these devout holy people. 

The position of the Sun, Moon and Jupiter in various zodiac signs decides the area of the Kumbh in each of these spots. 

Kumbh in Haridwar : When the Sun is in the zodiac sign Aries and Jupiter is in Aquarius it is held in Haridwar. 

Kumbh in Prayag : When the Sun is in Capricorn and Jupiter is in Taurus, it is held in Allahabad (Prayag). 

Kumbh in Nasik : When Jupiter enters the zodiac sign Leo it is held in Nasik. It is likewise held in Nasik, when Jupiter, Sun and Moon enter the zodiac sign Cancer on Amavasya. 

Kumbh in Ujjain : Ujjain, a standout amongst the most consecrated spots in India, is situated on the banks of the sacrosanct waterway Kshipra in the western area of Madhya Pradesh. Kumbh in Ujjain is held when an uncommon setup of planets happens which happens once in 12 years. At the point when the Sun is in the zodiac sign Aries and Jupiter in the zodiac Leo, it is held in Ujjain. Considering its significance to the zodiac "Leo" signifying "Simha" in Sanskrit, the Kumbh is likewise alluded to as 'Simhasth Kumbh'. 

It is the colossal showering celebration which sees lakhs of aficionados meeting up from over the world to praise this month long assembly. The formal showering happens in the blessed River Kshipra on the full moon day of Chaitra month and proceeds in various interims amid the whole month of Vaishakh, coming full circle on the tenth full moon day.

Useful Travel information for Ujjain Kumbh Mela 

Amid the Kumbh Mela, Ujjain is amazingly populated by guests. There are all that could possibly be needed alternatives for facilities. Guests can stay in Kumbh mela camp with fundamental civilities or an agreeable spending plan inn or a lavish inn. For bother free bookings of lodging book Ujjain occasion bundles. 

Ujjain has its offer of particular nourishment culture and shopping luxury. The vicinity of ethnic groups of Malwa locale have loaned their exceptional vicinity in the way of life and conventions which captivates all guests.

Do's and Don’ts for visitors

• Utilize the washing zones/Ghats that are approved by the Mela organization for their wellbeing and security. 
• In the event that any unidentified or suspicious item is found, please educate the mela organization or the police control room about it. 
• Take after the movement standards and regulations in the city and the Mela zone. 
• Take after headings and declarations given through the Central Public Address System to keep away from any detriment. 
• Arrange refuse just in the dustbins. 
• Be suitably attired considering the religious and social sensibilities of the Kumbh Mela. 
• Washing of garments on the stream banks ought to be maintained a strategic distance from. 
• Congestion of water crafts must be maintained a strategic distance from. 
• Don't to energize asking. 
• Utilization of cleansers while washing in waterways ought to be evaded. 
• Tossing of the materials utilized for love or ceremonies as a part of the waterway ought to be stayed away from. 
• Be cautious of your things and don't convey valuable things. 

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Haridwar Kumbh Mela 2016 Main Bathing Dates, Accommodation (Hotels), List Of Ashrams-List Of Dharamshalas, Travel Guide, Travel Packages

Haridwar Kumbh Mela 2016 Main Bathing Dates, Accommodation (Hotels), List Of Ashrams-List Of Dharamshalas, Travel Guide, Travel Packages

Haridwar is city in Haridwar district of Uttarakhand state in India. Haridwar is place where the river Ganges enters in plain areas north India after flowing 250 kms from its origin Gaumukh (Gangotri Glacier).

Haridwar is one of the primary areas where river Ganges emerges from the mountains & enters to the plain areas. Lush green forests and crystal clear water of river Ganges & background of mountains create the charming beauty of this holy city. In the evening ghats looks beautiful as hundreds of diyas (lamps) and marigold flowers float and light up the river Ganges. Haridwar contains two words Hari & Dwar. Hari means god & Dwar means gate. Haridwar means gateway to the god. There are four holy temples Gangotri, Yamunotri, Kedarnath & Badrinath on the hills also known as chardham. Haridwar is like a entry point to these chardham.

"Agar apne paap dhone hai to Haridwar mein Gangaji ki dubki lagao" (If you want to purify yourselves take a holy dip in the water of river Ganges at Haridwar, All your sins will be purified). This is most common thing which you can hear about Haridwar in all over India.
In 2016 Ardh Kumbh Mela will be celebrated at Haridwar. Taking holy bath at River Ganga is special on any day. So when there is Holy time of Kumbh Mela, Holy River Ganga and the Holy City it will make this holy bath certainly a very very special. There are some perticular auspicious dates when Haridwar will be visited by thousands of pilgrims in 2016. The Kumbha Mela of Haridwar is also seen as original among all the Kumbh Mela as it occurs as per the astrological sign Aquarius, which means Kumbh and one can also find many references to a 12 year cycle for it.

Haridwar Ardh Kumbh Mela 2016 - Main Bathing (Snan) Dates:

Date (2016)   Day    Event
14th January   Thursday   Makar Sankranti
12th February   Friday    Vasant Panchami
22nd February   Monday    Magh Purnima
7th March           Monday    Mahashivratri
7th April           Thursday   Chaitra Amavasya
8th April           Friday    Chaitra Shukla Pratipada
14th April           Thursday   Mesha Sankranti
15th April           Friday    Ram Navami
22nd April   Friday    Chaitra shukla Purnima

Accommodation At Haridwar Ardh Kumbh Mela 

We, at "Prayag Kumbh Camp", provide clean and comfortable accommodation with friendly service at affordable tariff rates, with most convenient location for Kumbh Mela Devotees, travelers as well as tourist. Prayag Kumbh Camp is a most appealing Kumbh Camp in Nasik. We are proud to have maximum number of check in of foreign tourist visiting a Kumbh Mela 2013 at Allahabad. The rooms are tasteful, clean and comfortable above all and ensure a comfortable stay with friendly service at affordable price. The facilities provided are 24 hours room service.
   
The USP of our cottages is that they are all Eco-friendly, fully secured, Fire resistant, water proof, Lockable & can cope-up with adverse natural situations like storm, Earthquake etc.
PRAYAG KUMBH CAMP

The Kumbh Camp is a conglomeration of different types of cottages set up by the Prayag Heritage (P) Ltd. offering comfortable accommodation with a plethora of facilities to the guests during the Maha Kumbh Mela.We will be setting up our Prayag Kumbh camp at nearest & suitable place, while choosing the location we have taken into consideration important factors like Security, Connectivity from Important Roads/kumbh Mela ground & Markets. "Prayag Heritage (P) Ltd" is also setting up cottage/Ashrams & provided similar services to our honorable religious math's or organization like Ganga Sena Samiti, Shri Shri 1008 Shri Anand Giri Ji Maharaj (Mahant Late Hanumanji, Sangam, Allahabad), Ashram of Maharishi Mahesh Yogi Ji, Arail, Naini Allahabad etc during the auspicious occasion of Maha Kumbh 2013 at Allahabad.


Dinning
The Prayag Kumbh Camp offers vegetarian or 'satvik' dining facilities with various options to choose from such as international (continental, Chinese) and regional cuisines (Gujrati, South India and other Indian cuisines). There is also a 24 hours tea/coffe lounge.

OTHER FACILITIES
Other facilities offered at the prayag Kumbh Camp include guided visits to the shrine, first aid camp, Escorted walks to nearby areas, Daily Sangam Bath with escorts, Ayurvedic massage and SPA centre on demand. The camp also organizes escorted tours to various places on demand. Along with excellent accommodation and dining facilities, The Prayag Kumbh Camp offers a variety of activities to its guests. During their stay at the camp, guests can enjoy an enchanting cultural evening with folk dances, and Bhajan and Kirtan every day. Pre & Post Maha Kumbha Mela, guests can cover the nearby religious spots. The Prayag Kumbh Camp makes all arrangement for excursions to nearby places, guests just need to do is to choose their preferred recreational activity or nearby destination.

A Brief List Of Ashrams And Dharamshalas

SNo Names
1 Chawala Dharamshala Khadkhadi,Haridwar
2 Jeevniram Dharamshala Khadkhadi,Haridwar
3 Mandi Govind Gad Bhupatwala Haridwar
4 Punjab Sindh Chetra Bheem Ghoda Haridwar
5 Narayani Devi Dharamshala Bheemgauda Haridwar
6 Dharamshala Asha Devi Bheemgauda Haridwar
7 Multan Sewa Samiti Bheemgauda Haridwar
8 Jai Ram Ashram Bheemgauda Haridwar
9 Sanatan Dharamshala Purusharth Bhavan Bhupatwala Haridwar
10 Jigyasu Dharamshala Bhupatwala Haridwar
11 Lala Kishanlal Dharamshala Bhupatwala Haridwar
12 Omkari Devi Mishra Bhupatwala Haridwar
13 Shardhananad Dharamshala Khadkhadi Haridwar
14 Dharamshala Mandi Rampura Bhupatwala Haridwar
15 Dhan Devi Dharamshala Bheemgauda Haridwar
16 Multan Sewa Samiti Bheemgauda Haridwar
17 Laxmi Niwas Bheemgauda Haridwar
18 Ekta Bhavan Dharamshala Bheemgauda Haridwar
19 Maharaj Agrsen Ashram Bhupatwala Haridwar
20 Rajkumar Sewa Kunj Bhupatwala Haridwar

A Brief List Of Hotels

SNo Names
1 Hotel City Centre,Railway Road,Haridwar
2 Hotel Satkar Khaana Nagar,Jwalapur
3 Hotel Puja Palace,Bhupatwala,Dudhadhari Chowk Haridwar
4 Tubhadiya Lodge Bada Bazar Near Tehri House GauGhat,Haridwar
5 Hotel Parth,Upper Road,Haridwar
6 Hotel Man,Niranjani Akhara,Haridwar
7 Krishna Hotel,Shravan Nath Nagar, Haridwar
8 Ganga Azure Hotel,Shiv Murti Chowk,Haridwar
9 Anand Vikas,Shravan Ghat, Haridwar
10 Hotel Asha Ganga,Shiv Murti Gali Jasaram Road,Haridwar
11 Hotel Parth ,Bypass Road,Haridwar
12 Hotel Anuradha Palace,Dudhadhari Chowk,Haridwar
13 Hotel Giridhar,New Haridwar Colony,Haridwar
14 Hotel Dolphin,Dudhadhari Chowk,Bhupatwala,Haridwar
15 Erosian Guest House ,D-17 Shivalik Nagar BHEL Ranipur More,Haridwar
16 Hotel Highway,National Highway,Roorkee
17 Hotel Madhav,Shravan Nath Nagar,43 BholGiri Road,Haridwar
18 Hotel Gayan,Subhash Ghat Hari Ki Padi,Haridwar
19 Hotel City Palace,25 Jasaram Road,Haridwar
20 Hotel Mahfil In ,Jawalapur,Haridwar

Haridwar Travel Guide:

Haridwar can be visited through out the year. Shoes are not allowed in all temples. Haridwar city is spread over 12.3 sq kms. Its Altitude is 315 meter from sea level. Literacy rate in Haridwar is 73.43 percent. According to census in 2011 population of Haridwar district was 18,90,422 in which Haridwar city has 1,75,010. Haridwar district sex ratio is 880 female per 1000 male. Hindi, Garhwali & English are the major languages in Haridwar. Non vegetarian food & alcohol is strictly not allowed in Haridwar. Auto rickshaw (Vikrams or three wheelers) are best option for visit in side in city. You can also use it on sharing basis. Cotton cloths in summer & woolen cloths in winter are best options for clothing. Avoid short cloths (such as swim suites, mini skirts) because this is holy town. Shoes are strictly not allowed in any temple, holy place or even in the river Ganges. Photography inside the temple or ashram is not allowed at many places. Haridwar is 230 km from Delhi & 25 km from Rishikesh & 110 km from Mussoorie & 55 Km from Dehradun & 110 km from Devprayag.

Haridwar Tour Packages

Haridwar tour package provides opportunity to experience the holy river Ganges, sacred bathing ghats, ancient temples, ashrams, hymns of priest & various holy rituals by Indian pilgrims. Haridwar is truly kaleidoscope to culture of India. Haridwar literally means Gateway to God. Haridwar is one of the most famous holy cities in India. Haridwar is widely visited by Hindus across the world. Hindus from all around the world try to have tour in Haridwar once in lifetime. For Hindu people Haridwar tour means to wash their sins. For some people Haridwar tour is part of their holy rituals. Groups of pilgrims come through out the year for spiritual tour in Haridwar. Normal tour in Haridwar starts and commemorates with enchanting sounds of temple bells and hymns of priests. Har Ki Pauri is the major attraction during Haridwar holidays. In the evening a people perfume worship to goddess Ganga with earthen lamps, flowers and incense sticks at Har Ki Pauri.

Most people give priority to Har Ki Pauri, temple & ashrams in Haridwar tour package. Mansa Devi Temple, Chandi Devi Temple, Daksh Temple, Maya Devi Temple are some of the main temples that deserves a visit while Haridwar travel for short period. Shantikunj Ashram is also one the most visited place during tour in Haridwar.

Attractions in Haridwar:
Jain Temple, Gurukul Kangri University, Neel Dhara Pakshi Vihar, Bilkeshwar Mahadev, Bharat Mata Mandir, Kankhal, Bhimgoda Tank, Doodhadhari Barfani Temple, Suresvari Devi Temple, Pawan Dham, Parad Shivling, Anandamayi Maa Ashram & Patanjali Yogpeeth.

Ghats in Haridwar Hari ki Pauri Ghat, Kushwan Ghat, Mahila Ghat (Girls & Womens Ghat), Subhash Ghat.


Famous Haridwar Ashrams:
Saptrishi ashram, Santikunj, Swaminarayan ashram, Pawan Dham ashram, Jain ashram, Vayas ashram, Sri Ram ashram.


Places to visit near Haridwar:
Rajaji National Park (10 kms), Rishikesh(25 kms), Kunjapuri Temple(45kms), Vasistha Cave(45kms), Neer Gaddu Waterfall (30 kms), Jhilmil Gufa, Piran Kaliyar (25 kms), Devprayag(90km), Mussoorie (100 kms), Dehradun (55 kms), Chakrata, Dhanaulti(100 kms), Kanatal (90 kms), Chamba, Tehri Dam, Lansdowne, Nainital, Corbett, Auli, Badrinath, Kedarnath, Gangotri, Yamunotri, Valley of flowers.


Haridwar day tours contain tours which normally needs only few hours in a day or full day. If you are in Haridwar & you want spend your day to know about Haridwar than this day tours are best options. Please check below details of various day tours.


Haridwar walk tours:
Haridwar culture walk is special tour mostly for the people interested in culture. This tour starts from Haridwar Railway Station. This tour provides opportunity to experience the Indian culture, Hindu religion as well as life of local people. Tour needs a minimum 05 hours but still you will not get tired because the whole tour has lots of things to do in less walking distance. The walk contains not only visit to interesting places but it also provides opportunity to know about culture and religion. During the walk you will visit Bara Bazar (biggest traditional Indian market in Haridwar), Mansa Devi Temple (Most visited temple in Haridwar) by cable car & also some interesting ancient temples such as gupteshwar Mahadev. While walk you can check local shops & buy things after interesting bargaining. Last destination is Har Ki Pauri Ghat where we will watch evening Ganga Ceremony which is a very famous ceremony & visited by hundreds of people every day. After ceremony we will arrange small “Pooja” for you with Hindu priest for you with flower offering to Holy River Ganges. After the tour we will drop you at Haridwar Railway Station by small ride by eco friendly vehicle.

Type of tour package: This is not a group tour. This is private tour good for 02 to 04 four persons. Tour normally start daily at 13:30. Advance booking is required. Guide will meet you at Haridwar Railway Station & after tour he will drop you at the same place.

Tour package cost: INR 3000/- for 02 Adults (Single person cost will be same. Every extra person in this tour will cost INR 600 per person)

Tour package: This tour is operated daily through out the year. Tour need average 05 to 08 hours.

Tour package includes: The cultural walk includes English speaking guide, cable car charges, mineral water, flower offering, all entry fees & charges for eco friendly vehicle ride.

Tour does not include: lunch or any other personal expances.

Note: Pick up & drop by car is also provided on demand with nominal additional charges.


Haridwar Sightseeing Tour Package:
Full day Haridwar sightseeing tour contains visit to famous & interesting places of Haridwar. Places of sightseeing can be included as per interest of people. Standard sightseeing tour starts in morning with visit to Mansa Devi Temple, Pawan Dham Temple, Jain Temple, Shantikunj Ashram & Daksha Mahadev Temple, later local market visit by walk at Bara Bazar. Evening we will visit Har Ki Pauri for famous Ganga Aarti.

Type of tour package: Private tour with dedicated a/c vehicle and professional english / hindi guide.

Cost of tour package: INR 3600/- (60 US $) per couple.

Tour Package Timings: This tour is operated daily through out the year. Tour need average 06 to 08 hours.Time of tour package: Tour can be done through out the year. Normal sightseeing tour requires 06 hours to 8 hours.

Tour package includes: Haridwar Sightseeing includes A/C car, English speaking guide, cable car charges, mineral water, all kind of entry fees & charges for eco friendly vehicle ride. Pick up and drop to hotel for the tour is also included.

Tour does not include: lunch or any other personal cost.

Important: Book now. Hurry up!!

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Simhastha 2016 Kumbh Mela Dates, Bath timings, Pooja Schedule, Temples, Ghats, Places To Visit

Simhastha 2016 Kumbh Mela Dates, Bath timings, Pooja Schedule, Temples, Ghats, Places To Visit

Simhastha (Kumbh) Mela, scheduled to be held in Ujjain next year. Simhastha-2016 will take place from April 22 to May 21 in this ancient religious city after a gap of 12 years.
The Kumbh Mela is a unique part of culture and heritage. Kumbh Mela festival is religiously most important for the Hindus. At every Kumbh occasion, millions of Hindus take part in the celebrations. Irrespective of all worldly barriers of caste, creed, region, the Kumbha Mela  has wielded a mesmeric influence over the minds and the imagination of the ordinary Indian.
Kumbh Mela is not just a mere festivity like Diwali and Holi, but holds lot of importance for people in India. People look up to Kumbh Mela with highest regard, as this event gives them a golden opportunity to liberate themselves from the miseries and sufferings of life.A small place takes the shape of mini India.

There is no scientific method of ascertaining the number of pilgrims, and the estimates of the number of pilgrims bathing on the most auspicious day may vary; approximately 100 million people attended the last Maha Kumbha mela.

Main Bathing Dates for Ujjain Kumbh Mela- Mahakumbh 2016 Schedule and Important Dates

22 April 2016 (Friday) Purnima Sahi Snaan (Royal Holy Dip)
03 May 2016 (Tuesday) Vratparv Vauthini Keadashi
06 May 2016 (Friday) Vaishakh Krishna Amavasya
09 May 2016 (Monday) Shukla/Akshey Tritya (Second Snan)
11 May 2016 (Wednesday) Shukla Panchami
15 May 2016 (Sunday) Vrishabh Sankranti
17 May 2016 (Saturday) Ekadashi & Pradosh Snan
19 May 2016 (Thursday) Pradosh
20 May 2016 (Friday) Nursingh Jayanti
21 May 2016 (Saturday) Purnima

Previous Ujjain Kumbh Mela Fair was in 2004
The entire period of the Simhastha Kumbh Mela was spanned from April 05 to May 05, 2004.

Major Temples at Ujjain- Ujjain Temples

• Mahakaleshwar Temple

Mahakaleshwar Jyotirlinga is situated below ground level(Garbhagriha) in the main temple. The idol of Mahakaleshwar is known to be dakshinamurti, facing the south. This is a unique feature upheld by tantric traditions to be found only in Mahakaleshwar among the 12 Jyotirlingas. Due to these considerations, worship of Shri Mahakal with vedic mantras proves fruitful for the devotee.

• Harsiddhi

The Harsiddhi temple is one of the 52 Shakti Peeths situated all over India.There is a small shrine just outside the temple dedicated to Mahamaya. This shrine is situated a little below ground level and is approachable by steps, but is closed to visitors.

• Gadkalika

It is located on the suburban of Ujjain, Gadkalika Temple is devoted to Goddess Kalika. This pretty shrine holds an astonishing legend which states that, Kalidasa, the great poet had obtained his actual skills by his genuine devotion to this deity. Gadkalika temple is the temple where Kalidasa got his boon from Maa. The Maa with her beautiful eyes is a joy to behold.

• Kal Bhairav

The Shaivites worship eight Bhairavas and the Kal Bhairava is the most important. It is thought that the temple of Kal Bhairava has been erected by the King Bhadrasen.

• Chintaman Ganesh Temple

he temple is built across the Shipra on the Fatehabad railway line. The Ganesh idol enshrined here is supposed to be swayambhu - born of itself. The temple itself is believed to be of considerable antiquity. Riddhi and Siddhi, the consorts of Ganesha, are seated on either side of Ganesha.

• ISKCON

The International Society of Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON), popularly known as the Hare Krishna Movement, was founded in 1966 by His Divine Grace A. C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada. ISKCON is a worldwide association of devotees of Lord Krishna, the Supreme Personality of Godhead; its members consist of 10,000 temple devotees and 250,000 congregational devotees.

• Siddhavat

Siddhavata at Ujjain is well known for its sanctity as Akshayavata of Prayag, Vamshivata of Vrindawan and Panchavata of Nasik. Post funeral rites are performed here at the Siddhavata ghat of holy Shipra. Skanda-purana has referred to this place as preta-shilla-tirth. According to some opinion Parvati performed her penances here. This has also been a place of worship for the followers of Nath sect.

• Mangalnath

Mangalnath temple is located on the bank of river Shipra. It is dedicated to Lord Shiva, Mangalnath Temple is a greatly respected holy place situated in Ujjain. According to the Matsya Purana it is known as the birth place of Mars. Far away from the flurry of the city life, Mangalnath Temple is placed on a serene surroundings and it overlooks the vast stretch of water in the majestic Shipra River.

• Gopal mandir

Gopal temple at Ujjain is dedicated to Lord Krishna in blue form. It is also known as Dwarikadhish Temple. Lord Krishna is the lover of milkmaids, the celestial herdsman and the great incarnation of Preserver of the Universe-God Vishnu. Gopal temple was constructed by Bayajibai Shinde, the queen of Maharajah Daulat Rao Shinde, in the 19th century.

• Bade Ganesh

This temple situated above the tank near the Mahakaleshwar temple, enshrines a huge artistic sculpture of Ganesh, the son of Shiva. An idol of this size and beauty is rarely to be found. The middle of the temple is adorned by an idol of the pancha-mukhi (five faced) Hanuman. There is provision for learning of Sanskrit and Astrology in the temple

Bathing Ghats

Bathing Ghats on the auspicious occasion of Kumbh Mela are the major attractions bringing together all the Hindus from the country. During the Kumbh Mela lakhs of devotees swarm the bathing ghats. Here Ram Ghat and Narsingha Ghat in Ujjain are the oldest and sacred bathing ghats. Apart from its religious significance, bathing ghats in Ujjain are the fascinating places for a leisurely walk.

• Ram Ghat

Along the banks of River Kshipra, many bathing ghats are located. The Shri Ram Ghat, also known as Ram Ghat is the most ancient bathing ghat and is very popularly visited during the Kumbh Mela. It is located near the Harsiddhi Temple.

• Triveni Ghat

The temple of Navagraha, the nine planets, on the Triveni ghat of Shipra is a prominent centre of attraction for the pilgrims. There is a confluence of Khan river near Triveni ghat on the Shipra.

• Gau Ghat

Bathing Ghats on the auspicious occasion of Simhasth Maha Kumbh are the major attractions bringing together all the Hindus from the country. During the Simhasth Maha Kumbh lakhs of devotees swarm the bathing ghats.

• Mangalnath Ghat

These three ghats are located near the bridge of the auspicious Mangalnath Temple, on the right and left banks of holy River Kshipra. These ghats were developed by the Water Resource Department for the purpose of the devotees who come for Simhasth Maha Kumbh or the Holy Bath.

• Siddhwat Ghat

Siddhwat ghat is situated near Siddhawat Temple, on the left bank of River Kshipra. A road, next to the Sidhawat Temple, leads to this Ghat.

• Kabir Ghat

Kabir ghat is situated on the left bank of River Kshipra, which is located on the right side of the Ujjain Barnagar road. One can reach the ghat from a lane, which extends on the left side of roads on the Ujjain Barnagar Road.

• Rinmukteshwar Ghat

This Ghat is situated near Rin Mukteshwar Temple. You will find an ancient statue of Lord Shiva's main host "Virbhadra" and old tree under which Rin Mukteshwar’s Lord Shiva lingam and ancient Ganesh idol are established.

• Bhukimata Ghat

This ghat is situated on the left side of River Kshipra, near the famous Bhukimata Temple. A road extending from the left side of a big bridge on the Ujjain Chintaman Road leads to this Ghat.

• Datt Akhada Ghat

This ghat is situated on the left bank of River Kshipra, connecting Ujjain Barnagar Road.

• Chintaman Ghat

This ghat is situated on the left bank of River Kshipra, which flows under the Lalpul Railway Bridge located near a big bridge on the Ujjain Chintaman Road.

• Prashanti Dham Ghat

This Ghat is situated in the atrium of Prashanti Dham Temple & towards the right coast of Kshipra river. The way to reach this Ghat is 1.5 KM Away from Ujjain-Indore Route by the right side of the temple.

• Sunheri Ghat

This ghat is situated on the right bank of River Kshipra, which lies towards the right side of a small lane on Ujjain Badnagar Road.

• Narsingh Ghat

This ghat is situated on the banks of River Kshipra, on the left side of which lies the famous Kark Raj Temple opposite Bhukimata Temple. The specialty of this temple is that it is located on the Tropic of Cancer passing through Ujjain.

Ujjain Places To See- Places To Visit In Ujjain

• Mahakaleshwar:

The Mahakaleshwar temple at Ujjain is dedicated to Lord Shiva and is one of the twelve Jyotirlings of lord Shiva spread over the country. The shivling in this temple is believed to be the only one facing towards the South due to which it is also called Dakshinmukhi (having face towards south). The Mahakaleshwar temple is also a Shaktipeeth of Goddess Sati, according to legends the upper lips of the Goddess fell here when Lord Shiva was carrying her dead body to Kailash which makes this temple holier.

• Radha Madan Mohan Temple:

The temple has been established by the ISKCON (International Society for Krishna Consciousness). This beautifully constructed temple is a major draw of the city and is a major landmark in the Hare Rama Hare Krishna movement.

• Kal Bhairava:

Bhairava is the fierce manifestation of Lord Shiva and is associated with annihilation. The most interesting aspect of this temple is the fact that the devotees offer Liquor bottles to the lord and are also given liquor as the Prasad. Kal Bhairav temple at Ujjain is the most important of all the Bhairav temples as among the eight Bhairavs worshipped by the Kapalika and Aghora sects of Hinduism. Bottels of Liqour is available 24*7 in front of the temple.

• Bade Ganesh ji Ka Mandir:

Bade Ganesh ji Ki Mandir in Ujjain is situated near the tank of the Mahakaleshwar Temple which houses a massive statue of the elephant-headed God of Wisdom and Prosperity, Lord Ganesha. The Bade Ganesha Ji Temple of Ujjain is an Institute for teaching astrology and Sanskrit. There also a idol of Lord Januman at the temple which has five faces and is the only idol of Hanuman that is Panchmukhi (five faced).

• Bhartrihari Caves:

Brahitari was the step brother of the great king Vikramaditya. He was a literary genius and wrote many of his Sanskrit classics like Shringarshataka, Vairagyashataka and Nitishataka in these caves. These caves lie on the banks of Shipra River near the Gadakali temple.

• Kalidasa Academy:

The Kalidas academy was set up by the state government in the memory of the great poet and Kallidas. The academy is one of the prime institutions for study of Sanskrit language and ancient traditional performing arts. The academy consist of a theater, museum, library, lecture and seminar halls, research facilities for scholars and a large open air theater.

Apart from the above attractions you can also visit the following places which are worth a visit: Sandalwala Building, Vikram university, The Vedha shala (The observatory), Navagraha Mandir (Triveni), Gopal Mandir, Mangalnath and the  Sandipani Ashram


Important: The mela authorities have also launched a special Simhasth Mobile App having a host of facilities. It will act as a guide for the large number of devotees visiting the fair. Geographical Information System (GIS) technology will be extensively used in mapping the mela area.The GIS-enabled system will identify available parking slots, have information on traffic plan, traditional procession roads, location of ATM counters among other facilities.

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