M.P.P.S.C. (Pre) 1995

Sacred Festivals of India

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In which place Kumbh Mela is held every twelfth years?

Solution & Analysis

Answer: A

Concept The Kumbh Mela is held at four specific riverbank sites where nectar is said to have spilled during the 'Samudra Manthan' (churning of the ocean).

Explanation The cycle of twelve years rotates between: Haridwar (Ganga), Ujjain (Shipra), Nashik (Godavari), and Prayag (Confluence of Ganga and Yamuna).

Logical Breakup

Logic 1: Option A lists the four recognized sites correctly. Chitrakoot and Rameshwaram, while holy, do not host the Kumbh Mela.

Logic 2: The timing at each site is determined by the specific astrological positions of the Sun, Moon, and Jupiter (Brihaspati).

Active Recall

Question

How often is the 'Ardh Kumbh' held?

Answer

It is held every 6 years at two specific sites: Haridwar and Prayag.

Core Insight

The Kumbh Mela is more than a religious gathering; it is the world's largest display of decentralized logistics and community service.

In which place Kumbh Mela is held every twelfth years?

Solution & Analysis

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