This year, Mahakumbh will start in Prayagraj on Monday, 13th January. It is held every 12 years, while Ardh Kumbh takes place every 6 years. According to the Hindu calendar, the first bath of the Kumbh Mela is on the day of Pausha Purnima and the last royal bath will be on the day of Mahashivratri. Lakhs of people from across India and abroad come to take part in the Kumbh Mela. The Kumbh Mela takes place on the banks of the Ganga and Yamuna rivers at Prayagraj, also known as Tirthraj Prayag. It is a special event where people are blessed by taking a dip in the holy waters. Bathing and donating at the Kumbh wash away sins and bring endless blessings. Salvation begins by connecting with the spiritual Ganga.
Not everyone gets the opportunity to participate in the Maha Kumbh Mela. If you are planning to come to Maha Kumbh Mela then the visitor’s guide is very important for you. It’s helpful to know what to do and what to avoid in a new city. Here are the do’s and don’ts for Kumbh Mela.
Do’s
- For details about VIP movement, accommodation, event dates, and more, visit the Kumbh.gov.in website or download the app.
- To take care of health, consult a doctor. Travel light and carry necessary medicines.
- Be aware of nearby facilities like hospitals, restaurants and emergency services etc.
- Keep all emergency contact numbers saved in the phone.
- Use only those bathing areas or Ghats which have been authorized by the fair administration for bathing.
- Use the toilets and urinals provided in the fair area.
- Do not throw garbage anywhere. Use a dustbin.
- Follow the signs or boards to find the way.
- Follow traffic rules and park vehicles only at parking spaces.
- Inform the police or fair staff about any unknown or suspicious object.
- Follow the rules and instructions given there.
- Cooperate with the departments involved in organizing the fair.
- Take care of belongings. In case of loss, go to the lost and found centers for support.
- Make sure to give enough time when visiting places in or around the fair.
Don’ts
- Do not bring valuables, extra food, or too many clothes to the fair.
- Don’t trust strangers. Be careful while eating food at unauthorized places.
- Avoid discussions that lead to arguments.
- Stay within the marked limit in the river to avoid the risk of drowning.
- Avoid using soap, detergent, or similar items while bathing. Do not wash clothes or throw puja items into the river.
- Do not use plastic bags anywhere.
- Use toilets instead of going outside.
- If you have any infectious disease, do not go to crowded places.
