Kumbh mela frequency: The Prime Minister recently inaugurated

The Prime Minister recently inaugurated and launched 167 development projects worth ₹5,500 crore in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, as part of preparations for Maha Kumbh 2025. The Maha Kumbh Mela is held every three years in each of four different locations, returning to each of four places every twelve years. An Ardh (half) Mela (festival) takes place six years after the Maha Kumbh in each location. The Maha Kumbh Mela 2025 begins in Prayagraj, attracting millions. Explore its origins, astrological basis, historical evolution, and its transformation into a platform for nationalism during India's Independence movement. Learn about the four major sites of the Kumbh Mela, the largest religious festival in India, and how often it occurs at each location. The Kumbh Mela rotates between Prayagraj, Haridwar, Nashik, and Ujjain every 12 years, and also takes place every six years at Haridwar and Prayagraj as the Ardh Kumbh Mela.