NEW DELHI, INDIA, February 20, 2003: From all parts of India holy men and women and grihastha devotees come to worship the divine during the world’s largest spiritual festival and confluence of humanity, the Kumbha Mela. Hosted every 12 years in a succession of four venues, the central Indian city of Ujjain is the home of the 2004 Kumbha Mela. It is estimated that millions will attend. The festival is punctuated by the taking of holy baths in the Shipra River on April 15, 22, 24 and May 1 and 4. Once again, Siddha Ashram will host some 300 guests, including at least 100 foreign seekers. If you are interested in staying at Siddha Ashram facilities at the 2004 Kumbha Mela, contact “source” above for further information.
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