Kumbh Mela set to begin in Maharashtra - India's mass Hindu pilgrimage,- Navbharat Times Photodhamal

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India's mass Hindu pilgrimage, the Kumbh Mela is slated to start on July 14, 2015 in Nashik, Maharashtra. There are four destinations — Prayag, Nashik, Ujjain and Haridwar - where Kumbh Melas are organised across India. On July 14, Nashik would be hosting the Kumbh Mela on the banks of Godavari river.

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"The Maha Kumbh will generate additional employment opportunities for over 4.5 lakhs workforce in sectors such as airlines & airports, hotels, tour operators and medical & eco-tourism," Associated Chambers of Commerce and Industry of India (ASSOCHAM) said in a statement.

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Railways to run 12 superfast special trains

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The Railways have also decided to run 12 superfast special trains between Nasik Road and Howrah for pilgrims attending the Kumbh Mela.

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The Maharastra government could also generate a revenue of anywhere around Rs 10,000 crore in July, thanks to the Kumbh Mela happening in the state, ASSOCHAM said.

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The Kumbh Mela is scheduled between July 14 to Sep 25, 2015, with the Shahi Snaan on Aug 29, Sep 13 and Sep 25. Nashik-Trimbakeshwar is among the four places in India where the Kumbh Mela is held every 12 years.

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