The Maha Kumbh Mela, an integral part of Indian tradition, is renowned globally as the largest peaceful congregation of people. This congregation primarily includes ascetics, saints, sadhus, sadhvis, kalpvasis, and pilgrims from all walks of life. The festival is a testament to the human quest for divine and spiritual liberation, representing the belief in freedom from the continuous cycle of birth, death, and rebirth. This gathering allows millions of devotees to immerse themselves in the holy waters of the Ganga, Yamuna, and the mystical Saraswati, symbolizing a purification of the soul and, as believed, a path to attaining Moksha or liberation.
Kumbh Mela a religious pilgrimage celebrated four times over the course of 12 years. The geographical location of the Kumbh Mela, based on a distinct set of astrological postions of the Sun, the Moon, and Juptier, spans four locations in India, with the Mela site rotating between one of the four sacred rivers as :
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Haridwar - On the banks of the Ganges (State of Uttrakhand)
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Ujjain - On the banks of the Shipra (\State of Madhhya Pradesh)
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Nashik - On the banks of the Godavari (State of Maharastra)
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Prayagraj - At the confluence of the Ganges, the Yamuna, and the mythical invisible Sarasvati (State of Utter Pradesh)
The celebrations occur at the exact moment when these positions align which is considered to be the holiest time in tradition. The Kumbh Mela is an event that intrinsically the science of astronomy, astrology, spirituality with the ritualistic traditions, socio-cultural customs and practices, making it a rich in experience of Indian essence.
Pilgrims to the Kumbh Mela come from all sections and religion of Indian society, ranging from saints and Naga sadhus (saints) (who practice ‘sadhana’ and follow a strict path of spiritual discipline), to hermits (who leave in seclusion and visit civilization only during the Kumbh Mela), to seekers of spirituality, to common people practicing or Hinduism, and to and to non-living intending to have a life -time experience.
During the Kumbh Mela, a number of ceremonies and cultural activities take place which attract millions of pilgrims towards.
The Maha Kumbh Mela 2025 this time will be held at Prayagraj from January 13th to February 26th, 2025. Below is a table of important dates for the Maha Kumbh Mela:
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Date/Day
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Day
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Name of Festival
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1
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13-01-2025
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Monday
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Paush Purnima
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2
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14-01-2025 T
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Tuesday
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Makar Sankranti
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3
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29-01-2025
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Wednesday
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Mauni Amavasya (Somvati)
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4
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03-02-2025
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Monday
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Basant Panchami
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5
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12-02-2025
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Wednesday
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Maghi Purnima
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6
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26-02-2025
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Wednesday
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Mahashivratri
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