Maha Kumbh Mela 2025: Where and When will it begin? Know more about Kumbh Mela

Mahima Sharma / TOI Religion / Updated: Nov 20, 2024, 13:12 IST

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The Maha Kumbh Mela, one of Hinduism's most sacred events, is set to commence on January 13, 2025, in India. Millions of devotees will gather to partake in ritual bathing in the Ganges River, seeking spiritual liberation. The event will culminate on Maha Shivratri, February 26, with a royal procession of Naga Sadhus and other holy men.

Maha Kumbh Mela 2025: Where and When will it begin? Know more about Kumbh Mela

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Maha Kumbh Mela 2025: Kumbh Mela is one of the biggest and holiest events in Hinduism. Kumbh Mela takes place once in every twelve years. Millions of devotees from the globe visit that holy place to take a holy bath in Ganga river and have a glimpse of the Mela. In the year 2025, Maha Kumbh Mela is going to happen on January 13, 2025.
Maha Kumbh Meal 2025: When will it begin?
Maha Kumbh Mela is scheduled to begin from January 13, 2025 and it will end on February 26, 2025 and the last day of Maha Kumbh Mela is coinciding with Maha Shivratri, which is one of the most auspicious day dedicated to Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati.
Maha Kumbh Mela 2025: Important Dates

Date	Events
January 13, 2025	Start Date
February 26, 2025	End Date
January 13, 2025	Pausha Purnima
January 14, 2025	Makar Sankranti
January 29, 2025	Mauni Amavasya
February 3, 2025	Basant Panchami
February 12, 2025	Magh Purnima
February 26, 2025	Maha Shivratri (Phalguna Month)

Maha Kumbh Mela 2025: Significance
Maha Kumbh Mela holds a deep significance in Hindu Scriptures, the Maha Kumbh Mela is regarded as a chance for followers to achieve Moksha, or salvation and they can get liberation from the cycle of birth and death. This chance is very rare to get and only fortunate people get an opportunity to take a holy bath in Ganga river at that time as this time period is considered extremely auspicious and sacred. During this time period, all the saints and pious ascetics come and attend this ceremonial bath, which is known as Shahi Snan. During this occasion, famous saints, including the Naga Sadhus, come out in public to receive the blessings of Lord Shiva by taking holy dip in Ganga river.
Maha Kumbh Mela 2024: Rituals

Shahi Snan (Royal Bath): Naga sadhus and other respected saints lead a ceremonial dip in the sacred rivers. It is said that doing this will atone for sins and grant spiritual merit.
Meditation and Yog: In order to achieve mental and physical tranquility, many pilgrims engage in yoga and meditation practices.
Mantra Chanting: Many devotees come to that sacred place and near Ganga Ghats, they chant various Vedic Mantras to cleanse their soul, mind and body.
Hymn and Prayer: Reciting hymns and prayers during that time holds a special significance and devotees come in groups and they honor the Lord by reciting prayers.
Taking Bath: Taking a holy dip in Ganga river is one of the main ritual which devotees perform and it is considered highly meritorious when people take bath in the sacred river Ganga specially during Maha Kumbh Mela.

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