2001 Prayag Kumbh Mela

The 2001 PrayagKumbh Mela was a gathering held at the convergence of the Ganga, Yamuna, and Saraswati rivers in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, held from 9 January to 21 February. It was the first Kumbh Mela in the millennium and attracted around 70 million visitors.

The Kumbh Mela was also auspicious considering it coincided with astrological planetary alignment occurring only once in 144 years. ^[1] The event was held in a 6000-acre area; it had particularly significance for 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.^{[ clarification needed ]} The event was also held in Haridawar, Ujjain, and Nashik.^{[ citation needed ]}

Attendees

Maha Kumbh 2001 Mela had the presence of important movie stars and politicians such as Sonia Gandhi who participated by taking bath in the Sangam. ^{[2] [3] [4]}

Promotions

The 2001 Prayag Kumbh Mela had a promotional expenditure of more than Rs 5 to 7 crores for FMCG Companies. ^[5]

See also

• Maha Kumbh 2013 Mela

References

1. "The 2001 Maha Kumbha Mela.Allahabad, India". mcpix.com. Retrieved 23 November 2024.
2. "Maha Kumbha Mela 2001: The Greatest Spiritual Festival and Gathering of People in the History of the World". TRANSCEND Media Service. 17 January 2022. Retrieved 23 November 2024.
3. "When Sonia Gandhi had taken a holy dip at 2001 Kumbh". news.abplive.com. 20 January 2019. Retrieved 23 November 2024.
4. "महाकुंभ-2001" (in Hindi). Amar Ujala. Retrieved 24 November 2024.
5. "FMCG companies exploiting the potential of the Kumbh Mela 2001". exchange4media.com. 12 January 2001. Retrieved 23 November 2024.