Kavad is annual pilgrimage of devotees of Shiva, known as Kanvarias, to Hindu pilgrimage places of Haridwar, Gaumukh and Gangotri in Uttarakhand to fetch holy waters of Ganges river, Ganga Jal, which is later offered at their local Shiva. The Yatra takes place during the sacred month of Shravan (Saawan) (July -August), according to the Hindu calendar.
The Mahakumbh (Also known as the Maha Kumbh Mela) is a pilgrimage taken by follower's of the Hindu religion, as a show of faith. Considered to be the largest peaceful gathering in the world, it is held every third year, at one of the following cities: Haridwar, Allahabad, Nashik, and Ujjain - meaning each city hosts it once every 12 years.
In 2016, the Mahakumbh will be held at Haridwar, and guests at the Haveli Hari Ganga Hotel, Haridwar, who would like to know more can feel free to contact us for the information.
Bathing Dates Haridwar Kumbh Mela
14 January 2016 Makar Sankranti Snan.
8 February 2016 Mauni Amavasya
12 February 2016 Vasant Panchmai
22 February 2016 Magh Purnima(Magh Purnima - Fourth Snan)
8 March 2016 Mahashivratri - Pratham Shahi Snan First “Royal Bath”
07 April 2016 Somvati Amavasya - Dvitya Shahi Snan - Somvati Amavasya - Dvitya Shahi Snan - Royal Bath for six Akharas of Vaishnav and Udasi sects
15 April 2016 Ram Navami
22April 2016 Chaitra Purnima Snan 2nd “Royal Bath” for six Akharas of Vaishnav & Udasi sects
06 May 2016 Amavasya of Krishna Paksh (dark fortnight) of month of Baisakh (Vaisakha or Jyeshtha) - Pramukh Shahi Snan “Royal Bath” for six Akharas of Vaishnav and Udasi sects
21 May 2016 Vaishakha (Shakh) Purnima – Snan