The upcoming Kumbh Mela, set to be a grand religious gathering in India, will take place in Prayagraj from January 13 to February 26, 2025. During this period, countless pilgrims and visitors are expected to flock to the sacred city, eagerly anticipating various auspicious festivals and significant dates. Celebrated within the Hindu calendar, the festivals of the Kumbh Mela hold profound spiritual importance. The dates listed below are regarded as particularly sacred, believed to bring tranquility and blessings to the mind, body, and soul.
Kumbh Mela 2025 Overview
| 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 3,000 crore (Uttar Pradesh Budget 2024-25) |
| Significance | Spiritual cleansing and community unity |
Paush Poornima, Magh Snan – January 13, 2025 (Monday):
Marking the start of Prayagraj’s Mahakumbh 2025, Paush Poornima is the night of the full moon when pilgrims participate in the holy Magh Snan at Triveni Sangam. According to Hindu astrology, the alignment of stars and planets on this day enhances the spiritual rewards for devotees, with the sacred rivers purifying them of sins.
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Makar Sankranti – January 14, 2025 (Tuesday):
Makar Sankranti is widely celebrated across India, but it holds unique significance during the Kumbh Mela. On this day, the sun transitions into the zodiac sign of Capricorn. Hindu scriptures emphasize the immense spiritual benefits of bathing, chanting, and performing acts of charity on this day, with blessings said to be multiplied a hundredfold.
Mauni Amavasya – January 29, 2025 (Wednesday):
Taking place on the new moon of Krishna Paksha in the Hindu month of Magh, Mauni Amavasya is a revered day for ritual bathing. Observing charity, offering donations, and studying sacred texts on this day is believed to bring peace to ancestors and relieve devotees from negative planetary influences, enhancing prosperity and happiness throughout the year.
Achla Saptami – Febraury 04, 2025 (Tuesday):
This is the seventh day, or Saptami, and falls during the waxing phase of the moon. Achla Saptami falls in the month of Magha according to the Hindu calendar. Ritual bathing and penance are given great significance on this day
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Magh Poornima – February 12, 2025 (Wednesday):
The full moon night of Magh Poornima is considered one of the most sacred nights in the Magh month. Devotees believe that bathing under this particular full moon at Prayagraj fulfills wishes and brings salvation. The moon's rays on this night are thought to enrich the holy waters, making it an especially auspicious time for purification.
Maha Shivratri – February 26, 2025 (Wednesday):
Maha Shivratri is a powerful night dedicated to the energies of Shiva and Shakti. Devotees engage in ritual baths, chanting, meditation, and fasting, honoring the divine on this last day of Mahakumbh 2025. This sacred night is believed to elevate the mind closer to the divine and offer spiritual empowerment.
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