last maha kumbh mela held in which year
When was the last Maha Kumbh Mela held?
The Maha Kumbh Mela, a major religious gathering in India, follows a unique cycle. It is celebrated every 12 years at four different locations: Haridwar, Allahabad (Prayagraj), Ujjain, and Nashik. These locations rotate to host the Purna (complete) Kumbh Mela, whereas the Maha Kumbh Mela, a more significant event, is especially unique to Prayagraj.
Answer:
The last Maha Kumbh Mela took place in Prayagraj (Allahabad) in 2013. This event occurs every 144 years, with the Purna Kumbh Mela taking place every 12 years at this location, and 2013 was recognized as a Maha Kumbh due to the alignment of specific astrological positions. The next Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj is expected to occur after 144 years from 2013.
For context, the Maha Kumbh Mela marks an extraordinary conjunction of astrological conditions, involving the planet Jupiter’s position in Taurus and the Sun and Moon’s in Capricorn, an alignment still revered and celebrated by millions who attend the gathering.