How often is the 'Ardh Kumbh' held?

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

Sacred Festivals of India

UPSC Archival Analysis

Q: In which place Kumbh Mela is held every twelfth years?

Kumbh Mela is held every 12 years at four sites: Haridwar (Ganga), Ujjain (Shipra), Nashik (Godavari), and Prayag (Sangam). The location rotates based on astrological alignments.

Exam Year

1995

Evidence Source

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ID: ART_MIS_1995_75 Ref: Kumbha Mela by Mark Tully