Kumbh Mela at Nasik is held on which of the following riverbank?

U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 2003

A. Tapti River
B. Narmada River
C. Koyna River
D. Godavari River

Answer: Godavari River

Option d is the correct answer. Kumbh Mela at Nasik is held on Godavari River. It is one of the four fairs traditionally recognized as Kumbha Melas, and is also known as Nashik-Trimbak Kumbha Mela. The fair involves ritual bathing on the banks of Godavari river, at the Trimbakeshwar Shiva Temple (in Trimbak) and the Ram Kund in Nashik. Important Tips Kumbh Mela: It is a major pilgrimage and festival in Hinduism. It is celebrated in a cycle of approximately 12 years, to celebrate every revolution Brihaspati completes, at four river-bank pilgrimage sites: Prayagraj, Haridwar, Nashik, and Ujjain. Ardh Kumbh Mela is celebrated after every 6 years, means it marks the half-stage between the Purna Kumbh (that is held after 12 years). The Ardh Kumbh is organized in only Haridwar and Allahabad.

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