The Purna Kumbh Mela (sometimes just called Kumbh or "full Kumbha"), occurs every 12 years at a given site. The Ardh Kumbh Mela ("half Kumbh") occurs approximately every 6 years between the two Purna Kumbha Melas at Prayagraj and Haridwar. [105] The Maha Kumbh, which occurs every 12 Purna Kumbh Melas i.e. after every 144 years. [106]

The Prayag Kumbh Mela, also known as Allahabad Kumbh Mela, is a mela, or religious gathering, associated with Hinduism and held in the city of Prayagraj, India, at the Triveni Sangam, the confluence of the Ganges, the Yamuna, and the mythical Sarasvati river. [1]

1 day ago · The 2025 Prayag Maha Kumbh Mela, also referred to as the 2025 Prayag Kumbh Mela, is the ongoing iteration of the Kumbh Mela. It is the world’s largest religious gathering, scheduled to take place from 13 January to 26 February 2025, at the Triveni Sangam in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, India. This event marks the completion of a 12-Kumbh Mela ...

The Maha Kumbh Mela (festival of sacred pitcher) is anchored in Hindu mythology. It is the world’s largest public gathering and collective act of faith.

Jan 19, 2025 · The Maha Kumbh Mela 2025 is underway at the Triveni Sangam in Prayagraj, starting on January 13 and concluding on February 26. While every day is considered auspicious for immersing oneself in the sacred confluence of the Ganga, Yamuna, and the mythical Saraswati rivers, several dates hold particular significance:

Jan 18, 2025 · The event is commemorated every three years by the Kumbh Mela, held at each tirtha in turn; the Sangam is known as Tirtharaj, the ‘King of Tirthas’ and here the Kumbh is held once in every twelve years, which is the greatest and holiest of all.

In Prayagraj, ‘Veeni Daan’ holds a great significance in the Kumbh Mela. This ritual is performed by shaving one’s hair completely and leaving just the ‘Shikha’ (top knot) and offering it to the Ganga.

The Maha Kumbh Mela will be held in Prayagraj in the year 2025 from January to February. Being an important religious, educational, and administrative center of India, Prayagraj is well connected to all the major cities of India via Air, Rail, and Road. Browse by categories.

Jan 7, 2025 · The Maha Kumbh Mela 2025 is a unique event where 40-45 crore people are expected to gather and bathe in the Triveni Sangam, seeking salvation and spiritual renewal. Here's why the Maha Kumbh Mela is so special compared …

Jan 17, 2025 · The Kumbh Mela site at Prayagraj's Triveni Sangam spans about 4,000 hectares, divided into 25 sectors and featuring around 50 bathing ghats along the banks of the Ganga and Yamuna rivers. With 10 'Khoya-Paya centers' at the site, the digital lost and found booths are reuniting the lost devotees with their friends and families at Maha Kumbh. ...