India is known for it's holy land, holy river and holy events. One of them is Kumb Mela which is a hindu pilgrimage of faith, where hindus from all over the world visit to take bathe in a sacred river.

Mainly, Kumb Mela consists of four fairs prayagraj Kumb Mela, The Nashik- trimbakeshwar simhasta and ujjain simhasta which are held periodically in rotation at four different places after every 3 years.

Kumb Mela is the most peaceful gathering in the world. It is a believe in hindus that taking bathe in the sacred river will clean all their sins.

This year Kumb Mela also known as a( aradh Kumb Mela) took place along the river in prayagraj. At the bank of the river sangam ( Ganga , yamuna and sarswati) from 15 January to 4 March 2019 for 55 days.

This time government also paid attention to the publicity of Kumb Mela. The Uttar Pradesh government came up with the logo which shows a group of sadhus bathing in the sangam confluence of the Ganga and the Yamuna. Every banner all around the place in Uttar Pradesh has the same logo over it.

For the safety and security of the devotees. Uttar Pradesh government allotted ₹4200 crore for the Aradh Kumb mela 2019. Projects includes six- lane bridge over the river Ganga and a four- lane over bridge worth of ₹275 crore.

Focus is also laid down on solid waste management to ensure that Ganga water is not contaminated and putting up LED lights.

We Indians are known for our passionate love towards the God and for the devotion we offer. Kumb Mela is also a huge part of it. For showing our unending love for our culture. The power of a faith like that, that keep on building harmony and love.

People actually enjoy it. From young to old. Every section contributes their love and affection. No matter, how it started but it always ends well , an amazing journey to common people, and the cold whites too.

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