Who has launched the Simhastha Declaration in Ujjain

2016

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Who has launched the ’Simhastha Declaration’ in Ujjain

A	Narendra Modi
B	Arun Jaitley
C	Venkaiah Naidu
D	Rajnath Singh

Explanation:

Detailed explanation-1: -In Hindi, the fair is also called Simhasth or Sinhasth (due to schwa deletion). The name derives from the fact that it is held when the Jupiter is in Leo (Simha in Hindu astrology).

Detailed explanation-2: -The Kumbh Mela at Ujjain began in the 18th century when the Maratha ruler Ranoji Shinde invited ascetics from Nashik to Ujjain for a local festival.

Detailed explanation-3: -It is celebrated when Jupiter ascends into sun sign Leo’s quarter or the Simha constellation of the zodiac, which is why it is called Simhastha.

Detailed explanation-4: -The Ujjain Kumbh Mela takes place every 12 years in the city of Ujjain in Madhya Pradesh. The last Kumbh Mela at Ujjain was held in 2016 and the next one will take place after 2028.

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