Consider the following statements. 1. At Haridwar and Allahabad, Ardh...
At Haridwar and Allahabad, Ardh-Kumbh Mela is held every sixth year and a Maha Kumbh takes place once in 144 years. Maagh Kumbh is celebrated every year in the month of Maagh (Jan-Feb) in Allahabad.
Consider the following statements. 1. At Haridwar and Allahabad, Ardh...
Statement Analysis:
Let's analyze each statement one by one:
Statement 1: At Haridwar and Allahabad, Ardh-Kumbh Mela is held every sixth year
The statement states that Ardh-Kumbh Mela is held every sixth year at Haridwar and Allahabad.
Statement 2: A Maha Kumbh takes place once in 100 years
According to this statement, a Maha Kumbh takes place once every 100 years.
Statement 3: Maagh Kumbh is celebrated every year in the month of Maagh in Ujjain
The statement suggests that Maagh Kumbh is celebrated every year in the month of Maagh in Ujjain.
Correct Statements:
From the given statements, the correct ones are:
- Statement 1: At Haridwar and Allahabad, Ardh-Kumbh Mela is held every sixth year
Explanation:
- Ardh-Kumbh Mela: Ardh-Kumbh Mela is a Hindu festival celebrated at Allahabad and Haridwar. It is held every sixth year, midway between two Purna Kumbh Melas.
- Purna Kumbh Mela: Purna Kumbh Mela is a grand Hindu festival that takes place at four locations - Haridwar, Allahabad, Nashik, and Ujjain. It is held once every 12 years.
- Maha Kumbh Mela: Maha Kumbh Mela is an even larger and more significant celebration that occurs once every 144 years. It is held at Prayagraj (formerly known as Allahabad) and is considered the most sacred of all Kumbh Melas.
Conclusion:
From the given statements, only Statement 1 is correct. Ardh-Kumbh Mela is indeed held every sixth year at Haridwar and Allahabad. The other statements are incorrect as a Maha Kumbh takes place once every 144 years, and Maagh Kumbh is not celebrated every year in Ujjain.