Embrace the Sacred Waters: Maha Kumbh 2025

Maha Kumbh Mela

India’s Kumbh Mela, the world’s largest spiritual gathering, is set to return to Prayagraj in 2025. This ancient Hindu festival, celebrated every 12 years, draws millions of devotees to the sacred confluence of the Ganga, the Yamuna, and the mythical Saraswati rivers, known as the Triveni Sangam. Kumbh Mela 2025 promises a profound spiritual experience, saturated with millennia-old water rituals and traditions.

The Kumbh Mela is deeply rooted in Hindu mythology. The legend is about churning of the ocean (Samudra Manthan) by Gods and Demons to extract the nectar of immortality (Amrita). As per the legend, a few drops of Amrita fell in Prayagraj, Haridwar, Nashik, and Ujjain making the four cities sacred locations for Kumbh Mela.

Join the World's Largest Spiritual Gathering: Maha Kumbh

Millions of sadhus, pilgrims and ascetics jostle to bathe in revered rivers at these sacred places during Kumbh Mela to purify their sins and achieve spiritual liberation (moksha).

Auspicious bathing dates derived from celestial configurations of planets are central to the Kumbh Mela. In 2025, these Shahi Snans (Royal Bath) dates are 14th January (Makar Sankranti); 29th January (Mauni Amavasya); 3rd February (Basant Panchami). Other special bathing dates are 13th January (Paush Poornima); 12th February (Maghi Purnima) and 26th February (Maha Shivaratri).

Kumbh Mela 2025 will be a magnificent convergence of faith, culture, and spirituality. It highlights India’s rich heritage and the enduring power of devotion. An unparalleled opportunity for self-purification, celebration of humanity’s timeless quest for enlightenment and community bonding.