“Let the divine cleanse your soul”
Mahakumbh Mela 2025: Introduction, Significance and detailsThe Kumbh Mela is an important religious festival for Hindus, that happens every 12 years at four places in India: Prayagraj (Allahabad), Ujjain, Haridwar and Nasik.
The Kumbh Mela is one of the largest and most significant religious gatherings in the world.
The Maha Kumbh Mela 2025 is very important in Hindu mythology. It is the world’s largest public gathering and collective act of faith and devotion. This mela includes Saints, Sadhus, Sadhvis, Pilgrims from across the world. The Mahakumbh Mela is a special, larger version of this event, held at Prayagraj every 144 years. The site rotates between four sacred rivers :
- In Haridwar, Uttarakhand, on the banks of Ganges
- In Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh on the banks of Shipra
- In Nashik, Maharashtra on the banks of Godavari
- In Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, at the merging point of the Ganga, the Yamuna, and the mythical invisible Sarasvati.
The story behind kumbh mela :
A long time ago, the gods and the demons fought for control of the universe. The gods were losing, they went to Lord Vishnu for help. Lord Vishnu suggested that they churn the ocean to get the nectar of immortality (called Amrit) that would make them powerful and immortal.
The gods and demons worked together to churn the ocean using a huge mountain as a stick and a giant snake as the rope. During the churning, many treasures came out of the ocean, but the most important was the Amrit. Both the gods and demons wanted to drink it, but Lord Vishnu, in the form of a beautiful woman named Mohini, tricked the demons and gave the nectar to the gods. While they were fighting over the nectar, a few drops of Amrit fell to the ground at four places on Earth: Prayagraj (Allahabad), Haridwar, Ujjain, and Nasik. These places became sacred, and it is believed that bathing in the rivers at these spots will purify a person’s soul.
Bathing dates :
- Paush Purnima : 13 January 2025
- Makar Sankranti : 14 January 2025
- Mauni Amavasya : 29 January 2025
- Basant Panchami : 03 February 2025
- Maghi Purnima : 12 February 2025
- Maha Shivaratri : 26 February 2025
Significance :
The Mahakumbh Mela is extremely important in Hinduism.
- Spiritual Purification: The main belief is that bathing in the holy rivers during the Mahakumbh Mela can wash away a person’s sins and purify their soul. It is seen as a chance to start fresh and spiritually cleanse oneself.
- A Gathering of Faith: Millions of people, including holy men, pilgrims, and spiritual leaders, come together at the Mahakumbh to share in religious rituals, prayers, and teachings. It’s a time for spiritual reflection and growth.
How to reach to Mahakumbh Mela 2025 by train:
Major Train Stations in Prayagraj: The main train stations in Prayagraj are:
Prayagraj Junction (PRYJ)
Prayagraj Rambagh (PRR)
Prayagraj Chheoki (PCO)
Train Routes: You can board trains from major cities like Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Bengaluru, and Chennai to Prayagraj. Some popular trains to Prayagraj are:
- Shatabdi Express (from Delhi to Prayagraj)
- Taj Express (from Delhi to Prayagraj)
- Magadh Express (from Patna to Prayagraj)
- Prayagraj Express (from Kolkata to Prayagraj)
How to reach to Mahakumbh Mela 2025 by flight :
Nearest Airport: Prayagraj Airport (IXD), also known as Bamrauli Airport.Flight Options: Prayagraj Airport has limited connectivity with major cities. The most common flights connect Prayagraj to Delhi, Mumbai, and Kolkata.
- From Delhi: Multiple daily flights available.
- From Mumbai or Kolkata: Flights may have layovers, as Prayagraj Airport is a smaller hub.