The Maha Kumbh Mela 2025 has started in Prayagraj, uniting a large number of devotees from across the globe. Spanning 45 days, from January 13 to February 26, this grand occasion is supposed to welcome of 45 crore pilgrims, all joining at the Triveni Sangam — the sacred intersection of the Ganga, Yamuna, and Saraswati rivers. This year, the Maha Kumbh 2025 holds unique importance because of a rare divine alignment that happens once in 144 years.
Maha Kumbh 2025 News
The Yogi Adityanath’s government has designated a noteworthy ₹6,990 crore budget for infrastructure, sanitation, and security to guarantee a consistent experience for attendees. Over 549 projects have been sent off to expand facilities, incorporate computerized systems, and showcase India’s rich spiritual and cultural heritage.
Maha Kumbh 2025 Snan Dates
Key bathing dates, known as Shahi Snan or royal baths, are as per the following:
- Paush Purnima: January 13, 2025
- Makar Sankranti: January 14, 2025
- Mauni Amavasya: January 29, 2025
- Basant Panchami: February 3, 2025
- Maghi Purnima: February 12, 2025
- Maha Shivaratri: February 26, 2025
These dates observe grand parades of saints, disciples, and religious orders (Akharas), making them the most expected highlights of the celebration.
Maha Kumbh 2025 End Date
The Maha Kumbh Mela will finish up on February 26, 2025, with the last Shahi Snan on Maha Shivaratri, denoting the summit of this profound religious event.
Maha Kumbh 2025 Location
Held exclusively in Prayagraj, the Maha Kumbh Mela stands separated from other Kumbh Melas, which rotate every three years among Haridwar, Ujjain, Nashik, and Prayagraj. This eliteness makes the Prayagraj Maha Kumbh a unique occasion for many.
Maha Kumbh 2025 Map
A comprehensive map of the venue guarantees a smooth route for devotees. Key zones, including ghats, tent facilities, clinical offices, and food courts, have been outlined for accommodation and security.
When Is the Next Maha Kumbh Mela 144 Years?
This is phenomenal because of a heavenly alignment that happens once in 144 years. Such an occasion enhances the spiritual meaning of taking a dip in the holy waters, believed to cleanse sins and grant salvation for the cycle of birth and death.
FAQs
When and where will the next Maha Kumbh take place?
The next Maha Kumbh will take place in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, from January 14 to February 12, 2037.
After how many years does Maha Kumbh come?
This Mela is held once in 12 years solely in Prayagraj.
When will the 144-year-old Maha Kumbh take place?
The 144-year unique Maha Kumbh will take place in 2025, denoting a phenomenal heavenly occasion.
When is the next royal bath?
The next Shahi Snan is on January 14, 2025 (Makar Sankranti).
What is the difference between Kumbh and Maha Kumbh?
The Kumbh Mela occurs in four locations: Haridwar, Nashik, Ujjain, and Prayagraj. The Maha Kumbh, however, is commended exclusively in Prayagraj every 12 years and holds the most spiritual importance.
Who started the Kumbh Mela?
The beginnings of the Kumbh Mela follow back to Hindu mythology, especially the Samudra Manthan (churning of the ocean of milk), where drops of the nectar of immortality fell at four locations: Prayagraj, Haridwar, Nashik, and Ujjain.
