Simhasth Kumbh Mahaparv Ujjain 2016 - Official Website

“Simhasth Kumbh Mahaparv” is one of the four “Kumbh Melas” celebrated as largest spiritual gathering on the planet earth. Simhasth Kumbh Mahaparv is rejoiced by taking holy dip on the banks of river Kshipra in Ujjain city of Madhya Pradesh State in India. Simhasth Kumbh Mahaparv event is based on the celestial line-up of planets and the signs of the Zodiac which occurs in every 12 years.

About Ujjain

The city of Lord Mahakal is known by several names in Vedas and Puranas. The word ‘Avanti’ has been repeatedly surfaced in the verses of Vedas. Another name Ujjayini has emerged in the sutra “Striyamwanti Kurubhyashcha” of great scholar Panini. The city was named after King Kartveeryarjun’s son Avanti which was later called as Avantika, Avantipuri, Avanti Nagri or Avantikapuri. The city had been called as Vishala due to its large area. The city was also called as Padmavati due to its grand places and prosperity.

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