Know which festivals will be celebrated during Maha Kumbh Mela 2025!

In India, the Kumbh Mela will be a significant religious occasion. January 13, 2025, through February 26, 2025, is when it begins. During this time, travelers are planning trips to Prayagraj. They are anticipating the arrival of numerous auspicious holidays and dates. The Hindu calendar places great importance on the Kumbh Mela festivals. Since they promote happiness and tranquility for the mind, body, and spirit, the dates listed below are regarded as extremely sacred and auspicious. 

Do You Know?

The banks of the Ganga (Haridwar), Shipra (Ujjain), Godavari (Nashik), and the Sangam of Ganges, Yamuna, and Saraswati (Prayagraj) are the locations of the Kumbh Mela.

The Kumbh Mela was included to the Representative List of Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity by the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO).

Paush Purnima, Magh Snan, Prayagraj Mahakumbh 2025 begins—January 13, 2025 (Monday).

The night of the full moon, Paush Purnima, is a highly auspicious occasion. On this night, pilgrims bathe in the sacred waters at Triveni Sangam during Magh Snan. In Hindu astrology, the planets and stars are positioned to provide devotees with numerous advantages. These worshippers are cleansed of all sins by the sacred rivers. 

Makar Sankranti – January 14, 2025 (Tuesday)

India celebrates Makar Sankranti, a Hindu festival, annually. But during the Kumbh Mela, it takes on a very unique significance. On January 14, the sun moves into the sign of Capricorn, according to Hindu astrology and the Hindu calendar. Makar Sankranti has great spiritual and religious significance, according to Hindu texts. Particular emphasis is placed on bathing, chanting hymns, and giving to charity. A person’s blessings are multiplied by a hundred when they do these things. 

Mauni Amavasya – January 29, 2025 (Wednesday)

The time of Mauni Amavasya is when the New Moon falls on Krishna Paksha. The most significant part of this celebration is the holy bathing rite, which takes place during the Hindu calendar’s Magh month. On the night of the New Moon, Mauni Amavasya, worshippers are said to get benefits by ritual bathing, giving, studying the texts, and doing charity. It even offers one’s forefathers salvation and serenity. By doing these things, one is able to escape the negative influences of the planets and experience happiness and success all year long. 

Magh Purnima – February 3, 2025 (Wednesday)

According to the Hindu calendar, this is the final night of the Full Moon in the month of Magh. We refer to it as Maghi Purnima. Compared to previous Full Moons, this one is much more unique. Devotees can find redemption and satisfy their wishes by taking a dip in Prayagraj’s holy waters. Bathing beneath a full moon is thought to be highly lucky since the moon’s rays bring enriching characteristics to the water. 

Maha Shivratri – February 26, 2025 (Wednesday)

Shiva’s and Shakti’s powers are at their peak on Maha Shivratri night. For this reason, on the night of Maha Shivratri, devotees recite Shiva and Shakti prayers and bathe in the sacred rivers. Chanting prayers and mantras, meditation, and ceremonial fasting are especially helpful because they strengthen the mind and bring it closer to God. The final day of Mahakumbh 2025 is also Maha Shivratri.