Kumbhamella is a glorious
gathering of Sadhus as well as Pilgrims at a place on some specific
days. The gathering is of 10 to 15 lakh people on a day at Nashik.
As per the legend, the Amrut was spilled in the Ramkunda and
thus on a specific day, by taking bath on the Ghats, on attain
‘Moksha’. This period is called Sinhastha at Nashik
and Kumbhamella at other places. It is held after every 12 years.
The other places where Kumbhamella is held are Ujjain, Allahabad
& Haridwar. The ‘Holy place’ status thus attained
is directly linked with the ‘Holy dip’ in the river
at the ‘Holy Ghats’. The river Godavari which passes
through the city, is having length of 18 kms, in the Municipal
Corporation area. There are few villages on the banks. Also
the old part of the city is located on both banks. As per the
religious beliefs, the stretch of the river from Ahilyabai Holkar
Bridge to the Ram setu bridge is considered to be most sacred.
- Kumbhamella’s are held at these places
Nashik, Ujjain, Haridwar & Allahabad.
- Kumbhamela held after 12 years.
- It is believed that at Sins are washed
by taking ‘Holy bath’ during Kumbhamela
- Parvanis Holy days gather large Crowds
and Sadhus.
- Area of Corporation : 259.13 sq kms
- Present Population : 11.00 lacs (Approx)
- Present Water Supply: 120 lpcd