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The Maha Kumbh Mela is an age old hindu festival where monks, babas, sadhus and gurus gather together where the three rivers meet, on the riverbank near Allahabad, India.

This site has been created to give free Mela information about the festival. I'm not a tour guide or travel agent, I just know the Mela... This large gathering happens every 12 years, when the planets are in alignment, a smaller fair is also held here every year. You should go there in January and see for yourself...

In addition, I would like to share with you my experiences, and the experiences of those who joined together for the mela and helped to create our own camp site, the Jaga Shanti Camp.

Now, about the Mela...
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Please forgive us if some links are not working, our site is under reconstruction from the 2001 mela, as we prepare for the next BIG Maha Kumbh Mela in 2013.
According to both ancient mythology and modern astronomy, as the planets align every 12 years, the monks and Babas of India will come together to dip in the holy Ganges river. This year, an even more significant alignment of 144 years occured. Many people traveled to Allahabad and met so many Sages, Saints, Sadhus and Gurus receiving their blessings, cleansing their karma and healing their souls.
 Gallery of Ganeshes
Gallery of Ganeshes
The festival is totally free in every sense. By simply showing up you may find a place to stay, make many good friends, however always use caution, as you explore the Mela, and become part of a spectacular event!
Gallery of the Gods
Explore this website for interesting links, and videos. You may find yourself at the Next Mela, or just see what happened at the 2001 Maha Kumbh Mela.
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This private site is designed by jaga, you can email me at jaga@kumbhmela.org
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Our campers in 2001 (Jaga on left)