The Maha Kumbha Mela is held at Allahabad (Prayag) (27 January to 10 March 2013). An estimated 30 million people visited the Maha Kumbh Mela on 10 February 2013 and an estimated 100 million are expected to visit the place during the festival spread over 55 days.[45] On 10 February 2013 a stampede at the railway station killed 36 and injured at least 39.[46] Here are the details of most auspicious days (bathing dates) in year 2013 during Maha Kumbh Festival (mela).[47]
14 January 2013 (Monday) – Makar Sankranti
27 January 2013 (Sunday) – Paush Purnima
6 February 2013 (Wednesday) – Ekadashi Snan
10 February 2013 (Sunday) – Mauni Amavasya Snan (Main Bathing Day)
15 February 2013 (Friday) – Vasant Panchami Snan
17 February 2013 (Sunday) – Rath Saptami Snan
21 February 2013 (Thursday) – Bhisma Ekadashi Snan
25 February 2013 (Monday) – Maghi Purnima Snan
10 March 2013 (Sunday) – Mahashivratri
"Kailaasarana Shiva Chandramouli Phaneendra Maathaa Mukutee Zalaalee Kaarunya Sindhu Bhava Dukha Haaree Thujaveena Shambho Maja Kona Taaree"
Thursday, February 21, 2013
MahaKumbh Mela Auspicious Bathing Dates
