Question: Kumbh Mela 2019 is being organised at which of the following place in India?
(a) Ujjain
(b) Haridwar
(c) Prayagraj
(d) Nasik
Answer: (c)
Related facts:
- On 17th January 2019 President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind inaugurated the Gandhian Resurgence Summit organised from 17-20 January 2019 by the Parmarath Niketan, the Harijan Sevak Sangh and the Global Interfaith WASH Alliance.
- About 300 Gandhians from different parts of the country and organisations participated in the Summit.Earlier,First Lady Ms Savita Kovind honoured 9 women from traditional boat community for their contribution to the Kumbh.
- It is worth to mention that Prayagraj Kumbh 2019 holds a emphasizing accomplishment of opening of doors to Akshaya Vat (sacred tree) and Saraswati Koop (sacred well) for common men after 450 years.
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