Kumbh Mela Prayagraj 2025 events are the biggest festival gathering of the Hindu religion. Religious devotees from all over the world visit the Maha Kumbh Fair. There are many activities and rituals to be completed by coming to the Kumbh Mela. The saints and the other normal people come here to take a bath which is the important activity to be carried out at the Maha Kumbh Mela.
The complete guide on the events to be carried out while visiting the Kumbh Fair is given in the article the ways with complete religious importance of the event.
Maha Kumbh 2025 Event Details
There are different events to be carried out at the Maha Kumbh 2025 as they have their importance and the one calms the mind by doing this activity which would lead one to mental peace and soul purity. The given below are the events of the Kumbh Mela.
1. Shahi Snan
The main event of the Maha Kumbh Mela is Shahi snan. The people and saints here come to take this Royal bath the place of the main importance of taking this bath is the Triveni Sangam where the three holy rivers Ganga, Yamuna and Saraswati meet.
Thus the shahi snan dates are important times for the visit to the Kumbh Fair the Mukhiya of Akharas start the event by taking the first bath. The bath has importance as it is a mythological belief that taking the bath in the river during this time would wash away all the sins made by a person and would also purify the soul of the person.
The dates of the shahi snan are as below.
| Date | Tithi |
|---|---|
| 13 january, 2025 | Paush Poornima |
| 14 January, 2025 | Makar Sankranti |
| 29 January, 2025 | Mauni Amavasya |
| 03 February, 2025 | Basant Panchami |
| 04 February, 2025 | Achla Saptami |
| 12 February, 2025 | Maghi Poornima |
| 26 February, 2025 | Maha Shivratri |
For more detailed information check our latest blog on Shahi Snan’s dates and Rituals.
2. Baisakhi Snan
The Shahi snan at the beginning of the Kumbh Mela Prayagraj. On 14th January the Shahi Snan is given the name of Baisakhi snan. It is the most auspicious snan and day among all days of Kumbh Mela as the agrarian and harvest season connects and they celebrate this event. Thus millions of people visit this place and have the snan on this day.
It is the date that starts the Kumbh Mela and even the first Shahi Snan starts from here the Maha Kumbh Mela being the important festival starts on the Baisakhi.
3. Cultural and Spiritual Events
Maha Kumbh 2025 has many activities Cultural and Spiritual events that are carried out by the saints and many other people nearby there are events of spiritual discourses, classical dances and exhibitions showing India’s heritage. Thus, the activities also attract the people visiting here at the time of the Kumbh Fair.
The one included in the activities of the event enjoys traditional art and spirituality enhancing the overall experience of the Mela.
4. Yogasana and Meditation
The practices of yoga asanas and meditation are carried out by the saints and the people visiting there as this is also an event which is carried out Maha Kumbh Mela 2025. The people visiting here do the Meditation near the river banks.
They first take a bath and then sit for the Meditation and Yogasanas. The yoga sessions are also set up by different units which would help one to have a mental peace and meditation seminar.
5. Akharas and Ascetics
The Akharas are the main part of Kumbh Mela as the Saints and the Mukhiya of the Akharas have the first right to take a bath in the river as they have a tradition of their own. There are 13 Akharas who have their main Mukhiya who are the ones who take the first dip in the river and then the festival begins.
All 13 Akharas have their own tradition to follow which they carry out the people visiting here also can join these Akharas. Thus akharas and ascetics are also important events of the Kumbh Mela.
6. Pilgrimage and Parikramas
The Maha Kumbh Mela is not only about the Shahi snan and the religious practices, but you can also plan for the pilgrimage places and the temples visit at Prayagraj as the people visiting can get the benefit and blessing from the temples and have the darshan of the various Hindu god at the Temple.
The Kumbh fair also includes Pilgrimage Parikramas which can be carried out in the Prayagraj of the different temples in the city and the nearby places which would calm one’s mind and will help you to get mental peace.
7. Festival Celebration
The festival celebration is also an important event at the Kumbh Mela the festivals coming during the Kumbh Mela period from 13th January to 26th February are given below.
| Date | Festival |
|---|---|
| 13/01/2025 | Paush Poornima |
| 14/01/2025 | Makar Sankranti |
| 29/01/2025 | Mauni Amavasya |
| 02/02/2025 | Basant Panchmi |
| 03/02/2025 | Magh Poornima |
| 26/02/2025 | Maha Shivratri |
The above given are the festivals coming during the Kumbh Fair. However, this festivals are celebrated with enthusiasm and great religious ways at the Kumbh Mela. For more detailed information check our latest blog on the Festival Celebration during the Kumbh Mela.
8. Lasting Memories and Divine Blessing
The events of the Kumbh Mela are memory-making as millions of people visit this place and the breathtaking on the bank of the river and they have a dip in the river which will purify the soul and the religious environment as the name of lord in the air.
The blessings are given by the god to the people which will lead them to a good path. Thus, these events are worth visiting and once in a lifetime must be experienced.
How to Reach Prayagraj Kumbh Mela 2025
To enjoy the events taking place you need to go there. So, to reach Prayagraj Maha Kumbh Mela 2025 you can easily reach there by different modes of transport such as by road, rail and air.
The city is connected with all three modes as being a pilgrimage attraction the government has given all the facilities to the city. For more details check our latest blog on How to reach Prayagraj and also check How to reach Prayagraj from Mumbai. If you are visiting from Mumbai.
Accommodation at Prayagraj
If you plan your trip to Prayagraj our website Yatradham.org gives comfortable options for the stay in Prayagraj. Some options like Hotels, Dharamshalas, Guesthouses and more. Some hotels where you can book your stay easily and quickly are given.
- Hotel Pratap Continental – Allahabad (Prayagraj)
- Hotel Mauji’s Legacy – Allahabad (Prayagraj)
- Hotel Usha Continental – Allahabad (Prayagraj)
- Hotel Amit Palace – Allahabad (Prayagraj)
- Hotel Star Regency – Allahabad (Prayagraj)
FAQ’s
The dates from 13th January to 26th February are the Shahi Snan dates.
The Maha Kumbh Mela 2025 is going to be held at Prayagraj Allahabad Uttarpradesh
The specialty of Kumbh Mela is that it is the largest religious gathering.
The budget of Kumbh Mela is around Rs 3000 Crore.
The other name of Prayagraj is Allahabad.
