In the wake of COVID-19 pandemic, Kumbh Mela 2021, one of the most sacred events for Hindus, is restricted to 30 days this year. The Uttarakhand Government has recently announced that Kumbh Mela to be held from 1st to 30th April. Uttarakhand Chief Secretary Om Prakash said that the decision to reduce the duration of the Kumbh was taken on account of the concern that with a