In 2017 UNESCO included Kumbh mela in its list of heritage.
Prayagraj is called the king of teerths (Teerths are holy places in Hinduism) and It is due to the fact that Kumbh mela is organized here.
Kumbh mela is the biggest gathering in the world where millions gather to wash off their sins and to have an opportunity to take a bath in river Ganga. Not only in India but from the whole world it attracts tourists
From my experience 2019's Kumbh mela was the best mela I could experience due to the arrangements made by the Yogi government.
It is so big that in 2019 approx 20 million people visited the Kumbh mela and I had the opportunity to be a witness of this event for 2 times.
Explore the captivating origins of Kumbh Mela, rooted in the story of Samudra Manthan from Hindu mythology. Discover the spiritual significance of the four sacred pilgrimage sites โ Prayagraj, Haridwar, Ujjain, and Nashik โ and learn about the celestial alignments that make this festival a profound celebration of faith, unity, and spiritual cleansing.
The Maha Kumbh Mela 2025 will take place in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, at the Triveni Sangam, where the Ganga, Yamuna, and Saraswati rivers converge. Starting from January 14, coinciding with Makar Sankranti, this sacred festival will draw millions of pilgrims for spiritual purification through ritual bathing. Key dates include Makar Sankranti (First Shahi Snan) on January 14, Mauni Amavasya (Second Shahi Snan) on January 29, Basant Panchami (Third Shahi Snan) on February 3, and Maha Shivratr ...
Discover the spiritual essence of the Maha Kumbh Mela 2025, the worldโs largest public gathering of faith and devotion. Learn about the significance of this sacred festival held at Prayagraj, where millions of pilgrims, saints, and seekers converge at the confluence of the Ganges, Yamuna, and Sarasvati. Explore the rituals, astrological significance, and cultural richness of this once-in-12-years event.