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2018

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Rajim Kumbh Mela is held in
A
Jharkhand
B
Punjab
C
Haryana
D
Chhattisgarh
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -An annual Hindu pilgrimage held in Rajim in Gariyaband district of Chhattisgarh, the Rajim Kumbh Mela is celebrated during February-March for about 15 days. Rajim is located near the convergence of the Mahanadi, Sondur and Pairi rivers.

Detailed explanation-2: -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).

Detailed explanation-3: -In 2023, Magh Kumbh Mela has been organized at Prayag.

Detailed explanation-4: -Rajim Kumbh (Devanagari: or ) is an annual Hindu pilgrimage held in Rajim, located in Gariyaband district, Chhattisgarh, India. The pilgrimage is similar to the traditional pilgrim fairs like those held in Haridwar and Allahabad.

Detailed explanation-5: -The Yogi Adityanath government in Uttar Pradesh has started preparing for the Maha Kumbh, scheduled to be held in Prayagraj in 2025.

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