A Sadhu offering prayer in Godavari river during the Simhastha Kumbh Mela, India.
A Sadhu offering prayer in Godavari river during the Simhastha Kumbh Mela, India.

Prayagraj Kumbh Mela

Kumbh Mela, the largest religious gathering in the world, is held every 12 years in rotation at the four holy places of Haridwar, Prayagraj, Ujjain and Nasik. The 2025 Maha Kumbh Mela will be held at Prayagraj. It will witness the coming together of millions of pilgrims, accompanied by sadhus and different akharas, to take a dip in the holy River Ganges. The bathing dates for this mega event have already been announced and they are mentioned below.

January 13 to Feb 26, 2025

Paush Poornima (Snan) 13 January 202513 January 2025
Makar Sankranti (Snan)14 January 2025
Mauni Amavasya (Snan) 29 January 2025
Basant Panchami (Snan) 3 February 2025
Achla Saptami 4 February 2025
Maghi Purnima (Snan) 12 February 2025
Maha Shivratri (Snan) 26 February 2025