Sustainable Tourism India

Sustainable Tourism Network

We invite you to stay with us to have an in-depth experience of the Kumbh Mela from a range of diverse and different perspectives. It is the largest gathering in the history of mankind and also the oldest surviving festival of Humanity. It gives an insight into evaluation of culture and spiritual traditions in India and how they adopted to the modern era. It is a great opportunity to confront diverse ideologies, lifestyles and beliefs. We have successfully hosted foreign as well as domestic travelers in previous Kumbh Mela in Allahabad and Haridwar and have practical experience of managing logistics to explore the Kumbh area and provide comfortable and safe stay during this event. The Holi city of Hardwar is hosting the Kumbh Mela of 2021 and this time it is being organized here after 12 years and is complete (Purna) Kumbh.

Green Kumbh

We are committed to make this Kumbh 2021 a green Kumbh and findings ways of reducing its environmental impact by educating pilgrims about conserving our planet. We are also working to reduce use of plastic and recycle waste generated during the festival as a large quantity of waste is left over at the end of this long festival. We request all the guests to be part of our green Kumbh Team.

Explore Kumbh with us

We offer neat and clean accommodation in Ashram premises located right on the banks of the sacred river Ganges. We are located in Kumbh area itself and all the important Temples, Ashrams, Bathing Ghats (Har-ki-Pouri) are at a walkable distance. We also offer guidance to explore Kumbh Mela to get an insight into Indian spiritual traditions and culture. We have over 20 years of experience in hosting people from all over the world to get them a smooth experience of this largest gathering of humanity on the Earth. We invite you to join us for memorable stay and participate in our different welfare activities and spread the message of “Shivohum”.

About Kumbh

Kumbha is a Sanskrit word meaning a Pot (Vase) of specific design ,traditionally, it is made by a particular community called Kumbhars (Potters) also known as Prajapatis.In the context of Hinduism the kumbha symbolises the womb and represents fertility, life, sustenance and generative power of human beings. Often goddesses specially the Ganges are depicted holding this Kumbh full of Gold coins in her hand. While the word ‘Mela’ means ‘a Gathering’ or ‘a meet’, or simply a fair. The first Kumbh (Pot) was created by god Vishwakarma on the occasion of the churning of the ocean (Samundramanthan) for keeping safely the Amrit (Nector).This particular festival is called Kumbh Mela because it is also celebrated when the planet Brihhaspati (Jupiter) enters the house of Kumbh (Aquarius).

Kumbh 2021: Why in Haridwar

It is said that a few drops of Amrit (Elixir) fell into the Brahmkund of Har-Ki-Pauri. Therefore a dip in the Brahmakund on particular days (during Kumbh Mela) when the planet Jupiter (Brahaspati) enters the sign of Aquarius (Kumbh) is considered very auspicious. This rare combination is once in every twelve years and is again in 2021 this celestial event will repeat, that’s way the Maha Kumbh will be is celebrated at Haridwar.

Main bathing Dates

There are specific dates during the festival, which are specially considered very auspicious and people in very large number gather in Haridwar to take bath in the Ganges. Whole town is full of activities on these dates and different religious organizations with all their members take bath in the river.

The scene of monks taking bath early morning at the time of the sunrise is simply amazing and awe-inspiring. As the town is very crowded, so it is advisable to reach Haridwar one day in advance to explore these bathing dates.

Snan (Bathing) Dates: (January 14 to April 27, 2021)