Maha Kumbh 2013 Mela was held at convergence place of Ganga,Yamuna and Saraswati rivers in Prayagraj,Uttar Pradesh, as once in 12 years event as a 55 day event had attracted around 80 to 100 million visitors. It has a significance of being held once in 12 year period in Hindu Mythology as its believed that the battle for nectar between Gods and Demons lasted for 12 years. The event was also held in Haridawar,Ujjain and Nashik .
Significance
Maha Kumbh 2013 Mela was held for 55 days as once in 12 year event[1][2] which was attended by around 80 to 100 million pilgrims.[3]
aha Kumbh 2013 Mela had the message "Did you clean your hands with Lifebuoy" in the 2.5 million chappatis served during the period.[4]
Area
Maha Kumbh 2013 Mela was spread across 23.5-square-kilometer area and was held from 14 January 2013 (Maha Sankranthi Day) to 10 March 2013 (Maha Shivratri). [5]
Case Study
Maha Kumbh 2013 Mela was taken as case study by Harvard University as it was considered as World's Largest Public Gathering.[6]
Cost of Infrastructure
Maha Kumbh 2013 Mela costed Rs 1300 crore for various infrastructure projects. [7]
Pollution
Maha Kumbh 2013 Mela is believed to have raised pollution levels in the convergence of Rivers Ganga and Yamuna as around 8 million people took bath.[8]
Stampeded
During Maha Kumbh 2013 Mela there was a stampede tragedy in which 36 people were killed on the auspicious day of Mauni Amavasya.[9]
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