RELIGIONS
HINDUISM
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Question
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What is the purpose of the festival called Maha Kumbh Mela, which occurs every 12 years?
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It is to celebrate the the Ganga (Ganges) and Yellow rivers meeting.
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It is to celebrate the the Ganga (Ganges) and Yamuna rivers meeting.
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It is to celebrate the the Ganga (Ganges) and Tiber rivers meeting.
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It is to celebrate the the Ganga (Ganges) and Potomac rivers meeting.
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Detailed Solution. The correct answer is 3. The Kumbha Mela is held at the same site after 12 years but there are four major Kumbha sites where it is celebrated, so it is said that after 3 years a Kumbha Mela is celebrated.
Detailed explanation-2: -The Kumbh Mela has its religious significance, which is held every 12 years. Undoubtedly it is the largest gathering of faith where people from all over the world take part and bathe in the holy or holy river.
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