It is the power of faith that can part a river, move mountains, and endure the hardships that come bundled up for being an integral part of Kumbh Mela, a congregation of millions, gathered together to be freed from the vicious earthly cycle of life and death and move towards a heavenly realm, which knows no suffering or pain.The Maha Kumbh Mela is held once in 144 years (upon the completion of 12 Purna Kumbh). Depending on what position the Sun, Moon, and Jupiter hold in that period in different zodiac signs, the venue for Kumbh Mela is decided. The calculations have been provided below for information:
Kumbh Mela at Allahabad
Kumbh Mela at Haridwar
Kumbh Mela at Ujjain
Kumbh Mela at Nashik