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2016

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which state will be held the ’Dashar Maha Kumbh’ after 75 years
A
Uttar Pradesh
B
Madhya Pradesh
C
Maharashtra
D
Jammu and Kashmir
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The Ganderbal district of Kashmir is all set to witness the Dashar Maha Kumbh after a gap of 75 years on the confluence of sacred rivers Sindhu and Vitasta. Jammu: The Ganderbal district of Kashmir is all set to witness the Dashar Maha Kumbh after a gap of 75 years on the confluence of sacred rivers Sindhu and Vitasta.

Detailed explanation-2: -The Yogi Adityanath government in Uttar Pradesh has started preparing for the Maha Kumbh, scheduled to be held in Prayagraj in 2025.

Detailed explanation-3: -2023 is going to be the year of Magh Kumbh. Magh Kumbh is believed by the Hindus to be the origin of the Universe and is, therefore, an auspicious occasion. In 2023, Magh Kumbh Mela has been organized at Prayag. It will be held for the usual 45 days this year, from 6 January to 18 February.

Detailed explanation-4: -It is celebrated in a cycle of approximately 12 years, to celebrate every revolution Brihaspati (Jupiter) completes, at four river-bank pilgrimage sites: Allahabad (Ganges-Yamuna-Sarasvati rivers confluence), Haridwar (Ganges), Nashik (Godavari), and Ujjain (Shipra).

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