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NEW DELHI, INDIA, February 25, 2006: Pandit Ananda Shankar Vyas of Ujjain announces the following dates for the ardha (“half,” the sixth year between the main 12 year cycle) and purna (the 12th year event). He is a Vedic scholar, astrologer and priest of international repute. He was a member of the governing body of Mahakal temple in Ujjain and now serves as an honorary advisor to the temple’s governing body.
Prayag (Allahabad): Ardha Kumbha, January 3, 2007 to February 2, 2007 with main bathing day on Friday, January 19.
Haridwar: Purna Kumbha, March/April, 2010, with main bathing day on April 14, Vaisakhi Amawas.
Prayag: Purna Kumbha, the largest gathering of humans for any purpose on earth, January 27, 2013 to February 25. The main bathing day is mauni amawas, February 10.
Nashik: Purna Kumbha, August 15, 2015 to September 13. Main bathing day is September 13.
Ujjain: Purna Kumbha, April 22, 2016 to May 21. Main bathing day is May 21.
Haridwar: Ardha Kumbha, April 14, 2016.