Shri Krishna Brahma Dharma Trust
Dates of Maha Kumbh Mela in Haridwar, India, 2010
14 January 2010 : Makar Sankranti : On this day sun enters the constellation of Capricorn. This period heralds Uttarayana. This is the first bathing date of Kumbh Mela 2010 Haridwar.
15 January 2010 : Mauni Amavasya and Surya Grahan.
20 January 2010 : Vasant Panchami : Vasant Panchami is also called as the fifth day of the bright half of the lunar month of Magh and is the beginning of spring season. It’s the day when people prayed to God for a good bumper harvest.
30 January 2010 : Magh Purnima : This is the full moon in the month of Magha ( January – February).
12 to 13 February 2010 – Mahashivratri – Pratham Shahi Snan : This is the great night of Lord Shiva.
15 March 2010 : Somvati Amavasya : The new moon day on a Monday. The significance of this day is equivalent to the auspiciousness of a Solar Eclipse.
24 March 2010 : Ram Navami : A famous Hindu festival that celebrates the birth of Lord Ram.
30 March 2010 : Chaitra Purnima Snan : The full moon night of Chaitra month.
14 April 2010 : Amavasya or Krishna Paksha : The new moon day in the month of Vaisakh ( termed as first month of year according to Hindu Calendar year) is the festival of Vata Savitri Vratam. It is a fast day observed by all Hindu married women for their husbands’ good health and longevity.
28 April 2010 – Vaishakha Purnima : The full moon night, last auspicious bathing date of the Kumbh Mela festival at Haridwar marks the three major event of Lord Buddha’s life: His birth, enlightenment and death.
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