Top 10 Facts About Maha Kumbh Mela 2025

Location: The Maha Kumbh Mela 2025 will be held in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, where the Ganges, Yamuna, and Sarasvati rivers meet.

Date and Duration: This 12-yearly event began on January 13, 2025, and will run until February 26, 2025.

Held Every 12 Years: The Maha Kumbh Mela takes place every 12 years at four locations in India: Prayagraj, Haridwar, Ujjain, and Nashik, where drops of nectar are believed to have fallen during a celestial battle.

Shahi Snan: The key highlight is the Shahi Snan, where Naga Sadhus and other holy men take a ritual dip in the sacred rivers.

Massive Gathering: Over 120 million people attended in 2013, and the 2025 event is expected to attract an even larger crowd.

Significance: Devotees believe bathing in the sacred rivers during the Kumbh Mela purifies them and brings liberation (moksha).

Safety and Infrastructure: Extensive facilities like temporary camps, healthcare, sanitation, roads, and security will manage the large crowd.

Akharas: Various Hindu religious orders, especially the Naga Sadhus, will lead processions and rituals.

International Tourists: The 2025 Kumbh Mela is expected to attract international visitors, including journalists and scholars.

Cultural and Religious Events: The event also hosts cultural, spiritual, and intellectual activities alongside the rituals.