Kumbh Mela is the largest religious gathering in the world. Kumbh Mela 2025 is going to take place at Prayagraj Allahabad. This Kumbh Mela has many important things to do in it. One of the major activities of the Kumbh Fair is Shahi snan which is the main thing that people did at this Kumbh fair.
So the detailed article on Shahi snan is given below.
What is Kumbh Mela | कुंभ मेला क्या है?
A spiritual & religious Hindu festival Kumbh Fair, is held at four places in India, Prayagraj (Allahabad), Haridwar, Nashik, and Ujjain. It is celebrated every 12 years at the given places. The Crowd around the world gathers here for this Shahi snan. The significance of Kumbh Fair is rooted in the Hindu religious mythology as by taking the dip in the river one purifies the soul and washes their sin.
What is a Shahi Snan | शाही स्नान क्या है?
The most sacred and significant event during the Kumbh Mela is Shahi snan. The snan includes taking a dip into the holy river. Which is believed to purify the soul of a person and wash away all the sins they have done during his life.
It’s a grand procession where the saints from different Akharas come and have a bath first in the river. Then Niranjani, Vaishnava, Mahanirvani and Juna Akhada are followed after the Akharas and Naga sadhu who have done their tapasya and all to devotee them towards the river and purify their soul.
Thus being a most important part of Kumbh Fair the Shahi snan is given much importance in the life of the people visiting here at Kumbh Mela. Thus to take Shahi snan id the most important activity at Kumbh Fair 2025.
Shahi Snan 2025 Dates | शाही स्नान 2025 की तिथियाँ
The shahi snan dates for Kumbh Mela 2025 are the one which are the most important dates to visit the Kumbh Fair and take a holy bath in the river.
| Shahi Snan Date | Tithi | Details |
|---|---|---|
| January 13, 2025 | Paush Poornima | The full Moon day when the Kumbh Mela starts thus it has the importance of its own. This is also considered as a day of Shahi snan. |
| January 14, 2025 | Makar Sankranti | The changes in the position of the sun as it enters the sign of Capricorn and zodiac from this day and has a new year positioning for the new beginning. |
| January 29, 2025 | Mauni Amavasya | The saints have their maun and chants do their bath on this day as it is also one of the important days of bath at Kumbh Mela. |
| February 03, 2025 | Basant Panchami | The arrival of spring season. This day is also known as the day of Mata Saraswati the goddess of learning which leads one to the right path. |
| February 04, 2025 | Achla Saptami | It is important to bath under the sunshine on that day in this holy river so considered under shahi snan. |
| February 12, 2025 | Maghi Poornima | It is a full moon day when the devotees take their holy bath dip in the river at Kumbh Mela. |
| February 26, 2025 | Maha Shivratri | The day has its own importance due to Lord Shivas big day. It is even eagerly anticipated in Heaven. |
January 14, 2025 Makar sankranti
The when the Shahi snan actually begins. The position of the sun changes into the Capricorn sign of astrology which results in changes in nature. Thus, this is the start date of the Shahi snan.
January 29, 2025 Mauni Amavasya
The day of No Moon is the Amavasya when the Saints from different parts come to take snan and purify their souls in the river by taking the Shahi snan.
The day is special for the saints who have taken their maun for a long time and they take this bath to content the works they have done.
February 03, 2025, Basant Panchmi
The main and last Shahi snan date is when people from all regions of the world come here to take a bath and wash their sins. The day when the spring season starts leads to changes in nature as well as the human environment.
Importance and Significance of Shahi Snan | शाही स्नान का महत्व
The Kumbh Mela has its own religious importance & significance in many ways. The Kumbh Mela 2025 is held at Prayagraj after 12 years saints and people around the world come here to take this bath.
The bath is also known as the Royal Bath as the person who takes the dip in this river at the given shahi snan dates is believed to lose all their sins there and purify their soul. Thus to content one’s mind, the Shahi snan is a must to be taken while going to the Kumbh fair.
For more details check our latest blog on Significance, History of the Kumbh Mela.
Rituals of Shahi Snan | “शाही स्नान के रिवाज”
The Shahi snan is carried out for many years and the shahi snan is first taken by the mukhiyas of the Akharas and then the different people arrive and take a bath. Thus, there is a system to be followed and carried out before taking the shahi bath.
This royal bath is the main thing to be done in the Kumbh Fair so one must take this while coming to the Kumbh Mela Pray
How to Reach the Shahi Snan Kumbh Mela | शाही स्नान कुंभ मेला तक कैसे पहुंचे
The Kumbh Mela 2025 is held at Prayagraj Allahabad. The city is very well connected with all the modes of transportation by road, rail and air. you can book the transport as per your comfort.
For more details check our latest blog on How to Reach Kumbh Mela Prayagraj.
The Shahi snan at Kumbh Mela 2025 held at Prayagraj are the two most important religious events holding spiritual significance and importance. The Kumbh starts from 13th January till 26th February. Thus you can plan the trip to this religious gathering through our website.
I hope the given article will help you get the details on Shahi Snan. You must check our blogs related to Kumbh Mela for more details.
FAQ’s
The date of Magha Snan is 29 January 2025. Which happens in Magha Mahina every time in Prayagraj.
The Kumbh Mela 2025 Shahi snan is on 14th of January, 29th of January and 3rd of February.
आखिरी शाही स्नान 26 फरवरी 2025 को महाशिवरात्रि पर होगा.
अगला महा कुंभ मेला 2025 प्रयागराज, उत्तर प्रदेश में आयोजित किया जाएगा।
माघ माह के कृष्ण पक्ष की अमावस्या तिथि 28 जनवरी को शाम 7 बजकर 35 मिनट से शुरू होगी.
