Which Indian festival is celebrated once every 12 years and why?

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The Kumbha Festivals are the largest gathering of humanity on Earth. They speak of an ancient living tradition, of time-honoured rituals, of a cultural heritage that lives and breathes through centuries of time. Some historians trace its origin to the 13th century, others to the 7th century. The Kumbha is an amazing and spectacular spiritual congregation, replete with ritual and fanfare, discourses and prayers, yagnas, bhajans and kirtans conducted by saints and sages from every tradition, making it easily the most diverse and powerful of all festivals in India. MORE: http://www.indiatravelogue.com/pass/spec/kumbha1.html Feb 25 07, 9:30 AM