search
arrow-left Previous
Next arrow-right
Q: Kumbh Mela is NOT held at :
  • A. Allahabad
  • B. Ujjain
  • C. Puri
  • D. Haridwar
Correct Answer: Option C - Kumbh Mela is a major pilgrimage and festival in Hinduism. It is celebrated in a cycle of 12 years at four river-bank pilgrimage sites: • Allahabad (Ganges-Yamuna & Sarasvati rivers confluence) • Haridwar (Ganges) • Nashik (Godavari) • Ujjain (Shipra) Puri is one of the most sacred pilgrimage sites for Hindus, also known as Jagannath Puri, is located in the state of Odisha. Famous for the Jagannath temple, Puri is believed to be the final resting place of Lord Vishnu. Unsurprisingly then, it is a very important place of worship for the Hindus.
C. Kumbh Mela is a major pilgrimage and festival in Hinduism. It is celebrated in a cycle of 12 years at four river-bank pilgrimage sites: • Allahabad (Ganges-Yamuna & Sarasvati rivers confluence) • Haridwar (Ganges) • Nashik (Godavari) • Ujjain (Shipra) Puri is one of the most sacred pilgrimage sites for Hindus, also known as Jagannath Puri, is located in the state of Odisha. Famous for the Jagannath temple, Puri is believed to be the final resting place of Lord Vishnu. Unsurprisingly then, it is a very important place of worship for the Hindus.

Explanations:

Kumbh Mela is a major pilgrimage and festival in Hinduism. It is celebrated in a cycle of 12 years at four river-bank pilgrimage sites: • Allahabad (Ganges-Yamuna & Sarasvati rivers confluence) • Haridwar (Ganges) • Nashik (Godavari) • Ujjain (Shipra) Puri is one of the most sacred pilgrimage sites for Hindus, also known as Jagannath Puri, is located in the state of Odisha. Famous for the Jagannath temple, Puri is believed to be the final resting place of Lord Vishnu. Unsurprisingly then, it is a very important place of worship for the Hindus.