Q. Kumbh Mela is celebrated after a gap of how many years?
Answer: 12
Notes: Kumbh Mela is organized after a period of 12 years. The exact dates are determined by the zodiacal zones of the Sun and Moon and the planet Jupiter. In Nashik and Ujjain, when the fair is held in Singh Graha (the lion with Hindu stars), it is called Simhastha Kumbh. In Haridwar and Prayagraj, the Ardh-Kumbh Mela is held every sixth year. Kumbh Mela is the largest religious organization in the world. Every day lakhs of people immerse themselves in the holy river.) Four beautiful Hindu pilgrimages-Prayagraj, Haridwar, Nashik-Tryambak and Ujjain are visited. According to Hindu mythology, at the time of 'Samudra Manthan', i.e. movement of the ocean, 'Amrit', i.e. immortal drink, was produced and stored in 'Kumbha' (pot). In a fight between the Devas and the Asuras, King Vishnu dropped a drop of water on the nectar while carrying it to the Kumbh.