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GK QUESTION#1401

Which of these cities does not traditionally host the Kumbh Mela?

  1. APrayagraj
  2. BUjjain
  3. CHaridwar
  4. DVaranasiCorrect answer
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D. Varanasi

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Varanasi. The Kumbh Mela is traditionally celebrated at four sacred cities of India, each located on a bank of holy river. These four sites are: Haridwar — on the Ganga. Prayagraj (Allahabad) — at the confluence of Ganga, Yamuna, and the mythical Saraswati (Triveni Sangam). Nashik — on the Godavari. Ujjain — on the Shipra.

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