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www.KumbhMela.Biz According to Hindu legend, the festival gets its name from the pitcher of amrita, or nectar of immortality, that was produced by the devas (gods) and the asuras (demons) together. However, when the gods and demons started fighting over the kumbha with the elixir of immortality, the battle went on for 12 years. During the ensuing fight, four drops of the elixir were spilled on to the Kumbh Mela’s four sites, and that is where devotees now gather to cleanse themselves of their sins and pay tribute to the gods.There are four types of Kumbh Mela that take place. The traditional Kumbh Mela takes place once every three years, alternating between locations in Nashik, Ujjain, Haridwar and Prayagraj.The Ardha Kumbh Mela takes place once every six years and only at Haridwar and Prayagraj.
The Purna Kumbh Mela is organised every 12 years. The last one was in 2010 in Haridwar.
Finally, the Maha Kumbh Mela takes place every 144 years, or after every 12 cycles.