Shahi Snans, Royal Bathing Days, Purna Kumbha Mela 2013 Snan Dates, Allahabad Kumbh Mela 2013 Bathing Dates, Prayag Snan Days 2013
Purna Kumbh Mela (also known as Maha Kumbh Mela) is observed once in a 12 years. In 2013 Purna Kumbh mela would be held at Allahabad, which is also known as Prayag. This is the largest and auspicious mela celebrated in India. Lakhs of pilgrims is expected to attend this Kumbh mela.
The important feature of the Kumbh Mela is the bathing ceremony (snan) i,e Taking a dip in a holy river. Devotees believe that, by taking bath in a scared river during Maha Kumbh mela, one can attain Moksha or salvation.
Kumbh Maha Snan (also called as main bathing day) during Kumbh Mela falls on Amavasya day. The main bathing dates for Kumbh Mela 2013 in Allahabad (Prayag) are given below:
| Date | Day | Festival |
|---|---|---|
| 27th January 2013 | Sunday | Paush Purnima |
| 06th February 2013 | Wednesday | Shattila Ekadashi |
| 10th February 2013 | Sunday | Mauni Amavasya |
| 12th February 2013 | Tuesday | Kumbha Sankranti |
| 14th February 2013 | Thursday | Vasant Panchami |
| 17th February 2013 | Sunday | Ratha Saptami |
| 18th February 2013 | Monday | Bhishma Ashtami |
| 21st February 2013 | Thursday | Jaya Ekadashi |
| 25th February 2013 | Monday | Magha Purnima |
List of Sani Snan Days During Kumbh Mela
| Date | Day | Festival |
|---|---|---|
| 14th January 2013 | Monday | Makar Sankranti |
| 10th February 2013 | Sunday | Mauni Amavasya |
| 14th February 2013 | Thursday | Basant Panchami |
