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. The 2025 Prayag Maha Kumbh Mela was the most recent iteration of the Kumbh Mela, a Hindu pilgrimage festival that marked a full orbital revolution of Jupiter around the Sun. It was scheduled from 13 January to 26 February 2025, at the Triveni Sangam in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, India. It was the world's largest gathering, and according to data released on 26 February, more than 660 million (66 crores) people had taken a dip in the river. [1][2] This event marked the completion of a 12-year ... Maha Kumbh Mela 2025: Check Dates , Places, Rituals, History, And Guide To Holy Bath For Kumbh Mela In Prayagraj According to Hindu belief, taking a dip during the auspicious days of the Kumbh Mela can wash away sins accumulated over lifetimes, helping devotees achieve moksha or liberation from the cycle of rebirth. Discover the significance, key dates , and timings for the Maha Kumbh Mela 2025, a major spiritual gathering in India attracting millions of pilgrims.
