{"id":3071,"date":"2024-03-03T13:05:26","date_gmt":"2024-03-03T13:05:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pilgrimagetour.in\/blog\/?p=3071"},"modified":"2025-01-29T06:12:34","modified_gmt":"2025-01-29T06:12:34","slug":"prayagraj-kumbh-mela-dates","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pilgrimagetour.in\/blog\/prayagraj-kumbh-mela-dates\/","title":{"rendered":"Prayagraj Maha Kumbh Mela 2025 Dates"},"content":{"rendered":"

The biggest gathering of Hindus, the Kumbh Mela will be held in Prayagraj, bringing together millions of devotees in 2025. Over the last 12 years, the Kumbh Mela has been organized in four Indian cities namely Haridwar, Prayagraj, Nashik, and Ujjain.<\/p>\n

It is also popularly known as the Great Kumbh or Purna Kumbha. There is also an intermediate version called the Ardh Kumbh held every six years but only in Prayagraj and Haridwar.<\/p>\n

Kumbh Mela isn’t only a place of salvation for people, but a celebration of the culture and tradition of Indians across all sections of society. Many who visit say it’s about getting to that happy place, mixing with people with diverse cultures that have existed before and that have contributed to the present.<\/p>\n

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The story behind the Kumbh Mela is associated with the ancient epic tale known as the Samudra Manthan or \u2018churning of the ocean.\u2019 According to the legend, there was a pot full of Amrit \u201cthe nectar of life\u201d believed to offer immortality to those who drank it.<\/p>\n

The gods and demons quarrelled over the vessel, and during the fight, Lord Vishnu, who appeared as a female named Mohini, ran off with it. During her quest some of the nectar dropped on the lands of the four cities; Haridwar, Prayagraj, Nashik, and Ujjain making these locations holy.<\/p>\n

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According to traditional beliefs, Kumbh Mela is held when Jupiter transits into Aquarius (Kumbh Rashi) and the Sun moves into Aries (Mesh Rashi) or Pisces (Meen Rashi). This alignment of planets is believed to increase spiritual energy, helping pilgrims grow spiritually.<\/p>\n

The main attraction of the Kumbh Mela is the Shahi Snans, or Royal Baths, performed by the Akharas. The Hindu lunar calendar schedules these special baths on key dates. Millions of pilgrims attend these royal baths to wash away their sins and attain salvation.<\/p>\n

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Following is the schedule for Shahi Snans and other big holy dips for the devotees visiting in Maha Kumbh Mela in 2025:<\/p>\n