Maha Kumbh Mela Prayagraj 2025

Kumbh Mela Prayagraj 2025 is a Hindu festival, which is also the world gathering of humanity in one place. In the Ardh Kumbh Mela at Prayagraj in 2019, 150 million tourists came from all over the world. This number is greater than the combined population of 100 countries. It is listed as an Intangible Cultural Heritage by UNESCO. The upcoming Kumbh Mela, known as the Maha Kumbh Mela, is set to be hosted by Prayagraj (Allahabad) in 2025.

Kumbh Mela is held after a gap of every 12 years in Haridwar, Prayagraj, Nashik, and Ujjain. In 2025, Prayagraj (Allahabad) will host the next Kumbh Mela called Maha Kumbh Mela. The festival is also called the Purna Kumbh. There is even the Ardh Kumbh, held every 6 years in Prayagraj and Haridwar.

The legend behind the Kumbh Mela is that during Samudra Manthan or the churning of the ocean, a pot of amrita (nectar) emerged from the ocean. Whoever drank the nectar became immortal. So the Devas and Asuras fought with each other for this pot of nectar. And while Lord Vishnu taking the form of Mohini Avatar, carried away the Amrit Kalash (pot of nectar). Some drops fell at Haridwar, Allahabad, Nashik, and Ujjain. Finally, Kumbh Mela is held at these places to celebrate this legend. Another celestial event takes place at the time of Kumbh Mela, it is the time when Jupiter is in Kumbh (pot) Rashi, or Aquarius, and the Sun enters the astrological sign of Aries.

Kumbh Mela Prayagraj 2025

The Kumbh Mela has been celebrated for many centuries. The earliest mention of Prayagraj Kumbh Mela Dates back to the year 1600 AD. And at other places, Kumbh Mela was held in the early 14 century. Kumbh Mela is a hugely sacred and religious fair and holds special significance for the sadhus and saints of India. They are the first to bathe in the holy river waters. Other people can bathe in the river only after the Shahi Snan of these sadhus. They belong to akharas and come in large numbers during the Kumbh Mela. Their procession is a sight to watch as they sing hymns, prayers, and chants during their walk to the ghats.

The Kumbh Mela Allahabad 2025 starts on the day of Pausa Purnima, which is on 13 January 2025, and concludes on 26 February 2025. It is a once-in-a-lifetime experience for tourists as well. Living in tents and camps gives you a warm feeling and the sight of the starry night sky is an otherworldly experience in itself. There are satsangs, prayers, spiritual lectures, and langar meals that can be enjoyed by one and all at the Kumbh Mela.

A holy dip in the Ganga River, Meet the Naga Sadhu and their Akhara at the Kumbh Mela 2025. Of course, it is the number one attraction of the Kumbh Mela. Other attractions during Kumbh Mela are the places to be visited in Prayagraj like Sangam, Hanuman Temple, Prayagraj Fort, Akshayavat, and many others. Varanasi is also close to Prayagraj and visiting Varanasi is also there in every tourist itinerary.

The Maha Kumbh Mela (the festival of the sacred pitcher) is anchored in Hindu mythology. It is the world’s largest public gathering and collective act of faith. This congregation, primarily, includes Ascetics, Saints, Sadhus, Sadhvis, Kalpvasis, and Pilgrims from all walks of life.

Kumbh Mela, in Hinduism, is a religious pilgrimage that is celebrated four times over 12 years. The geographical location of Kumbh Mela spans over four locations in India and the Mela site keeps rotating between one of the four pilgrimages on four sacred rivers as listed below:

• In Haridwar, Uttarakhand, on the banks of the Ganges
• In Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh on the banks of Shipra
• In Nashik, Maharashtra on the banks of Godavari
• In Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, at the confluence of the Ganges, the Yamuna, and the mythical invisible Sarasvati

Each site’s celebration is based on a distinct set of astrological positions of the Sun, the Moon, and Jupiter. The celebrations occur at the exact moment when these positions are fully occupied, as it is considered to be the holiest time in Hinduism. The Kumbh Mela is an event that intrinsically encapsulates the science of astronomy, astrology, spirituality, ritualistic traditions, and socio-cultural customs and practices, making it extremely rich in knowledge.

Pilgrims to the Kumbh Mela come from all sections of the religion ranging from Sadhus (saints) and Naga Sadhus who practice ‘sadhana’ and keenly follow a strict path of spiritual discipline, to Hermits who leave their seclusion and come to visit the civilization-only during the Kumbh Mela, to seekers of spirituality, and common people practicing Hinduism.

During the Kumbh Mela, several ceremonies take place; the traditional procession of Akharas called ‘Peshwai’ on elephant backs, horses, and chariots, the shining swords and rituals of Naga Sadhus during ‘Shahi Snaan’, and many other cultural activities that attract millions of pilgrims to attend the Kumbh Mela.

The Maha Kumbh Mela 2025 is going to be held at Prayagraj from January 13th, 2025 to February 26th, 2025.

Important Festival Dates

S.No.	Name of Festival	Date/Day
1	Paush Purnima	13-01-2025/Monday
2	Makar Sankranti	14-01-2025/Tuesday
3	Mauni Amavasya (Somvati)	29-01-2025/Wednesday
4	Basant Panchami	03-02-2025/Monday
5	Maghi Purnima	12-02-2025/Wednesday
6	Mahashivratri	26-02-2025/Wednesday