The Maha Kumbh Mela 2025 is started in Paush Purnima on 13 January 2025 in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh. Mahakumbh Mela is celebrated once in 12 years. Read more about Maha Kumbh 2025 in this article.
Maha Kumbh Mela 2025
In the beginning of the New Year, India will celebrate Maha Kumbh 2025. This year Mahakumbh Mela is going to be celebrated in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh. The Mahakumbh Mela is one of the largest Hindu religious festivals held every 12 years. The Kumbh Mela 2025 will be going to held for 45 days from 13 January 2025 to 26 January 2025. It is expected that this year 40 crore devotees across the globe will arrive in Prayagraj for Holy bath during the auspicious bathing dates.
The Grand festival will start on 13 January (Paush Purnima) and end on 26 January 2025 (Mahashivratri). This Prayagraj Mahakumbh is celebrating after 144 years. Prayag Kumbh Mela is set to be held at the convergence place (Triveni Sangam) of the Ganga, Yamuna and magical Saraswati rivers. It is believed that Shahi Snan is a way towards moksha. The Maha Kumbh is held every 12 years after the rotation of Haridwar, Prayagraj, Ujjain And Nashik.
Maha Kumbh 2025
In every 144 years (after 12 Purn Kumbh Melas), a special Maha Kumbh Mela takes place in Prayagraj. The first Shahi Snan will take place on Makar Sankranti. The word ‘Kumbh’ means ‘pot’. It is believed that Kumbh Mela originated from the ‘Samudra Manthan’ of the ocean. Where the God and Demons fought for the pot of immortality (Amrit Patra). As per Hindu mythology, the drop of Amrit fell in four places on earth: Haridwar, Prayagraj, Ujjain And Nashik, Which became the site for Kumbh Mela.
| Kumbh Mela 2025 Overview | |
| Particular | Details |
| Event Name | Maha Kumbh Mela 2025 |
| Location | Prayagraj (Allahabad), Uttar Pradesh |
| River | Confluence of the Ganges, Yamuna, and the mythical Saraswati (Sangam) |
| Start on | Makar Sankranti First Shahi Snan |
| End on | Maha Shivratri |
| Official Dates | January 13 – February 26, 2025 |
| Expected Attendance | Over 400 million |
| Maha Kumbh 2025 Budget | Rs 2,500 crore (Uttar Pradesh Budget 2024-25) |
| Significance | Spiritual cleansing and community unity |
Maha Kumbh Mela 2025 Date and Place
After the completion of 12 Purna Mahakumbh Melas, the 144 Maha kumbh Mela 2025 is scheduled to take place in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh India. The Kumbh Mela Prayagraj will commence on 13 January 2025 to 26 February 2025. The Kumbh Mela, Prayagraj attracts millions of devotees from across the globe who come to bathe in the holy waters. Devotees who want to visit must know the bathing dates so that you plan accordingly.
Maha Kumbh Mela 2025 Shahi Snan Date
Devotees can look out for Kumbh Mela 2025 bathing dates. The Kumbh Mela Prayagraj first Sahi snan (Royal bath) will be on 14 January 2025 (Makar Sankranti) and last bath is 26 February 2025 on Maha Shivaratri. The significance of the bath in Mahakumbh Mela 2025 is cleansing one’s soul, ridding them of sins and Moksha from the cycle of birth and rebirth. Check below the Shahi Snan dates of Kumbh Mela 2025.
| Maha Kumbh Mela 2025 Dates | |
| Major Bathing Dates | Event |
| 13 January 2025 (Monday) | Paush Purnima |
| 14 January 2025 (Tuesday) | Makar Sankranti First Shahi snan |
| 29 January 2025 (Wednesday) | Mauni Amavasya Second Shahi snan |
| 04 February 2025 (Monday) | Basant Panchami 3rd shahi snaan |
| 12 February 2025 (Wednesday) | Maghi Purnima |
| 26 February 2025 (Wednesday) | Maha Shivratri |
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Why Visit Maha Kumbh 2025?
Visiting the Mahakumbh Mela 2025 is very auspicious to the millions of people of the globe because of its dips spiritual and cultural significance. Here are the significance of Kumbh Mela 2025 Prayagraj.
Spiritual benefits:
- It is believed that a dip in the Triveni Sangam (Ganga, Yamuna, invisible Saraswati) during the Kumbh is cleanse sins and bring blessings.
- As per Hindu mythology, about in MahaKumbh is the path to Moksha.
- After 144 years, the opportunity has came to meet Holy saints, cluding nanga Sadhus.
Cultural and traditional importance:
- Millions of people from different caste, creeds will came daily, Mahakumbh is one of the largest gathering in the world.
- The Mahakumbh is unique to Prayagraj and is celebrated after completing 12th full cycle of annual Kumbh Mela missing it could means waiting for years to experience this divine gathering.
FAQs on Maha Kumbh Mela 2025
When did Mahakumbh Mela 2025 will start?
The Mahakumbh Mela 2025 begins on 13 January 2025 at Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, India.
Where is Mahakumbh Mela 2025 held?
The Maha Kumbh Mela 2025 will be held in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh on the bank of Ganga, Yamuna, magical Saraswati river.
What is the importance of the Mahakumbh Mela?
Millions of people from the globe visit to Mahakumbh Mela for Holi bath as it is believed that a deep in Triveni Sangam will cleanse sin and it the path to Moksha.
How to reach Prayagraj Kumbh Mela 2025?
You can reach to Prayagraj Mahakumbh Mela 2025 by train, bus or flight,
When did the first bath of Mahakumbh?
The first bath of mahakumb h will be on 14 January 2025 on Makar Sankranti.