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Kumbh Mela to be held for 28 days amid COVID-19 pandemic
In view of the COVID-19 pandemic, the ‘Kumbh Mela’ in 2021 would be held in Haridwar for a span of 28 days which includes four ‘Shahi Snans’.
| 21 Feb 2021 5:27 AM GMT
NEW DELHI: In view of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Kumbh Mela in 2021 would be held in Haridwar for a span of 28 days which includes four Shahi Snans . The Uttarakhand government has taken this decision after discussions with Hindu sages and sants. Kumbh Mela 2021 would be organised from April 1 to 28, Uttarakhand Chief Minister Trivendra Singh Rawat said. The Uttarakhand government would soon issue a notification regarding the dates of the Kumbh Mela .
New Delhi–In view of the Covid-19 pandemic, the ‘Kumbh Mela’ in 2021 would be held in Haridwar for a span of 28 days which includes four ‘Shahi Snans’. The Uttarakhand government has taken this decision after discussions with Hindu sages and sants.
‘Kumbh Mela 2021’ would be organised from April 1 to 28, Uttarakhand Chief Minister Trivendra Singh Rawat said. The Uttarakhand government would soon issue a notification regarding the dates of the ‘Kumbh Mela’.
In the past, the ‘Kumbh Mela’ in Haridwar has been held for a period of four months.
At the same time, the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has also issued the Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) regarding the ‘Kumbh Mela’. The devotees visiting the Kumbh would have to follow the SOP issued by the Ministry.
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New Delhi, Feb 20 : In view of the Covid-19 pandemic, the 'Kumbh Mela' in 2021 would be held in Haridwar for a span of 28 days which includes four 'Shahi