The Maha Kumbh Mela 2025, a sacred pilgrimage, will be held in Prayagraj from 13th January to  26th February 2025, drawing millions of pilgrims for spiritual purification, cultural celebration, and unity.

  • The word‘Kumbh’ comes from the root ‘kumbhak’ (the sacred pitcher of elixir of immortality).

Key Facts About Kumbh Mela 

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    • It is the largest peaceful congregation of pilgrims on earth, during which participants bathe or take a dip in a sacred river. This gathering takes place at 4 different places, namely:
      • In Haridwar, on the banks of the
      • In Ujjain, on the banks of Shipra.
      • In Nashik, on the banks of Godavari(Dakshin Ganga).
      • In Prayagraj, at the confluence of the Ganges, the Yamuna, and the mythical invisible Saraswati.
    • Different Types of Kumbh:
      • The Kumbh Melais celebrated 4 times over a course of 12 years.
      • At Haridwar and Prayagraj, Ardh-KumbhMela is held every 6th year.
      • The Maha Kumbh Melais celebrated at Prayag after 144 years (after 12 ‘Purna Kumbh Melas’).
      • Maagh Kumbhis celebrated every year in the month of Maagh (Jan-Feb) in Prayagraj.