Mela Kshetra - the temporary city of the Kumbha (Kumbh)

The Government declares a large area along the river Ganga (Ganges) for accommodating the various Akharas & Sampradayas according to the seniority of their participation and lineage, most of the religious, cultural, spiritual and trade activities happen in this area called the Mela Kshetra or Mela area. The 2010 Mela area is 8 kilometres (east-west) by 48 kilometres (north-south)

Kalpavasi Melakshetra Camp Site

The Mela Kshetra has its own administration and traffic rules. A senior bureaucrat is appointed to administer the Mela area and a senior police officer of the rank of a DIG looks after the Law & order. The traffic is generally restricted to local two wheelers and small public carrying vehicles; pedestrian traffic is encouraged during the bathing hours and Shahi Snan days