Frequently Asked Questions

Kumbh Mela is one amongst largest Hindu religious events on earth. it's an especially sacred and religious Hindu festival, celebrated in India. it's the revered Hindu festival that dignifies the Hindu faith, jam-packed with cultural and ancient values. Truthfully, Kumbh Mela is an example of unity of among diversity. The Next Kumbh Mela will be held on Prayagraj.

Kumbh Mela is celebrated In Haridwar, Prayagraj, Ujjain and Nashik.

Prayagraj (Allahabad) is all set to organize The Kumbh Mela in 2025. Kumbh Mela is such festival which is celebrated by Hindus coming together from all over world.

The Kumbh Mela is the largest festive Mela in the world. As per Hindu sculptures, at the time of Samundra Manthan, a few drops of Nectar fall at four places in India. These are the places where we celebrate the Kumbh Mela. Also, the Kumbh Mela destinations have been the victim of the presence of various Gods and Goddess, and some unbelievable miracles. All these things explain the importance of the Kumbh Mela.

The last Kumbh Mela was held in Prayagraj (Allahabad) in 2019 in the bank of Triveni Sangam.

Last Kumbh Mela was in Prayagraj (Uttar Pradesh) in 2019.

Kumbh Mela actually held in every 12 years but in Haridwar and Prayagraj Kumbh Mela held in every 6 years. This Mini Kumbh which occurs after every Purana Kumbh is called Ardh Kumbh Mela (Half Kumbh Mela).

Kumbh Mela also known as Maha Kumbha Mela, Kumbh Mela occurs four times over the period of 12 years. The Kumbh Mela rotating between four pilgrimage places on four sacred rivers, at Prayagraj (Allahabad) at the confluence point (Triveni Sangam) of the Ganges, the Jamuna, and the mythical Sarasvati, at Haridwar on the bank of Ganges River, at Ujjain on the Shipra, at Nashik on the Godavari river.

Prayagraj is well connect with all route following are the details options:

Air Route: - The nearest airport to Prayagraj is Bamrauli Airport, located about 12 km from the city center. It is well-connected to major Indian cities like Delhi, Mumbai, and Bangalore through regular domestic flights. Additionally, Varanasi’s Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport is another option, around 120 km from Prayagraj, providing more flight options, including international connections. From either airport, taxis and buses are readily available to take you to the Kumbh Mela site.

Railway route: - Prayagraj Junction is a major railway hub, with regular trains from all parts of India. During the Kumbh Mela, the Indian Railways operates special trains to handle the heavy influx of devotees. Other nearby stations like Naini Junction and Prayagraj Chheoki also serve as entry points for those traveling by train. With a wide network of regular and special services, traveling by train is one of the most convenient options for pilgrims heading to the Kumbh Mela.

Road Route: - Prayagraj is well-connected by a vast network of national and state highways. Major cities such as Lucknow, Varanasi, Kanpur, and Delhi offer smooth road connectivity to Prayagraj. Several state-run and private buses operate frequent services to the city, especially during the Kumbh Mela. For a more personalized journey, many devotees prefer to travel by private car or taxis, which can easily be hired for the duration of the pilgrimage. With well-maintained roads and various pit stops along the way, traveling to Prayagraj Kumbh Mela by road is a hassle-free experience.

Lots of reasons are there to attain the Kumbh Mela such as: -

For the purification of the soul, and to feel the spirituality and real divine attraction, and to get the Salvation.

According to the Guinness World Records, and the UNESCO, and all other such agencies, the Kumbh Mela is the largest festive Mela in the world, and It contains the largest crowd. Also, it’s the only festive Mela having the largest number of foreign tourists. Therefore, it’s is a matter of pride for India that it has all four destinations of Kumbh Mela. Therefore, being the proud Indian, you should attain the Kumbh Mela.

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Akharas are basically various groups of saints following different rituals, and lifestyle to worship the god. Some of famous Akharasa are Juna, Digambar, Nirmohi.

Holy bath, Visiting the auspicious and famous Temples, Offering the prayer to gods and goddess, listening to the Sadhu Vachan from great saints, watching various Akharas taking the holy dip, watching various saints performing the worship rituals in various breath-taking ways, are some of the things to do in Kumbh Mela.

While the Prayagraj Kumbh Mela is the central attraction for millions of pilgrims, there are several sacred and historical places to visit in and around Prayagraj that enrich the spiritual journey. You may visit near by places like Triveni Sangam, Allahabad Fort, Anand Bhavan, Hanuman Mandir (Prayagraj), Khusro Bagh, Swaraj Bhawanetc.

The Prayagraj Kumbh Mela typically takes place during the winter months, from January to March, when the weather in Prayagraj is cool and pleasant. During this time, the temperature generally ranges between 8°C to 20°C (46°F to 68°F). The mornings and evenings can be quite chilly, especially in January, so it is advisable for pilgrims to carry warm clothing such as sweaters, jackets, and scarves.

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The nearest airport to the Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj is Bamrauli Airport, also known as Prayagraj Airport. It is located about 12 kilometers from the city center and is well-connected to major cities like Delhi, Mumbai, and Bangalore through regular domestic flights.

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Saints and their disciples or Akharas' Ascetics bathing on the auspicious days at specific time at river in the Kumbh Mela is called a Shahi Snan(Royal Bathing).

The Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj is centered around sacred bathing ghats, where millions of pilgrims take a holy dip in the confluence of rivers to cleanse their sins. The primary bathing ghats at the Prayagraj Kumbh Mela include Triveni Sangam Ghat, Saraswati Ghat, Arail GhatThese ghats are equipped with safety measures to accommodate the massive influx of pilgrims, ensuring a safe and sacred bathing experience during the Kumbh Mela.

From Prayagraj Railway station, the Kumbh Mela destination is at a distance of around 3.5 km to 4 km.

Yes, you can meet the Naga Sadhu in Kumbh Mela. But, the only thing you need to take care that none of your activities should hurt them.

Royal Procession begins at early morning at 4 a.m in Kumbh Mela. For Royal Procession, the Akharas ' Ascetics and Saints break out a gun-wielding procession accompanied by huge crowds. The locals decorate the procession's path well in advance with rangolis and petals. One by one, the Akhadas consisting of their saints and disciples take the route to the Shahi Snan's location. Playing music together with their Sawari such as Elephant, camels, horses, etc. Some Swamis are riding on elephants and some on tractor-trolley chariots. The devotees sprinkle flowers in the route. They phrases & Slogans such as' Har Har Mahadev, Gauri Shankar, Jai Ganga Maiyya Ki jai etc. Wearing garlands, holy Ash smeared on the body, carrying sparkling swords or other weapons and flags, thousands of nude Naga Sadhus with chants Slogan like Har har Mahadev, Har Har Gange. It looks mesmerizing and you feel like watching movie. These whole process is called Royal Procession In Kumbh Mela

There are many Akhadas of saints in India and most of them take participate in Kumbh Mela. Those are Naga Akhada, Niranjani Akhada, Vaishnava Akhada, Mahanirvani Akhda and Juna Akhada. The newly formed Kinnar Akhada also take participate in Kumbh Mela.

CCTV is installed at various places in the entire Kumbh Mela. Police, Forces, and other authorized officials do the guarding all the time. Lots of Sahayata Kedras are present there to you to find your missing family members. Lots of Ambulances and basic medical camps are present to provide you the medical help in need.

Yes, There are many changing room made by government in the Kumbh Mela at various places and ghats. So there is no issue with Changing Cloths in Kumbh Mela.

The government is planning to spend around 2500 crores for the upcoming Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj. It will be inclusive of all facilities, safety, and security arrangements.

The Government of Uttar Pradesh has made many arrangement to keep in mind guest requirements. Government has made temporary bridges, roads, water tanks, ghats, cloth changing rooms, shuttle service, customer service centers, banks, atms, portable toilets etc.