2025 Prayag Kumbh Mela Explained

2025 Prayag Maha Kumbh Mela
Duration:44 days
Venue:Triveni Sangam
Location:Prayagraj
Coordinates:25.431°N 81.885°W
Also Known As:Maha Kumbh Mela
Type:Social practices
Theme:Festive events
Cause:Rituals
Motive:Indian religious pilgrimage
Patrons:Ascetics, Saints, Sadhus, Sadhvis, Kalpvasis, and Pilgrims
Organisers:Prayagraj Kumbh Mela Authority
Notes:UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage

2025 Prayag Kumbh Mela; also known as 2025 Maha Kumbh, to be held at convergence place of Ganga, Yamuna and Saraswati rivers in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, will be a once-in-12-years event commencing on 13 January 2025 and ending on 26 February 2025. This event will be followed by Ardh Kumbh of 2019 Prayag Kumbh Mela. It is expected to attract around 400 million visitors. It has a significance of being held once in 12 year period in Hindu Mythology as its believed that the battle for nectar between Gods and Demons lasted for 12 years. The event is also expected to be held in Haridawar, Ujjain, and Nashik.

Significance

Maha Kumbh Mela, which is a symbol of the victory of Gods over demons,[1] in 2025 will be held as once a 12 year event starting on 13 January 2025 to 26 February 2025.[2] The event will be held in cities of Prayagraj, Haridwar, Ujjain, and Nashik, and it is held every 12 years as it is believed that the battle for nector between Gods and demons lasted for 12 years.[3] The activities in the Mela area started with land allotment to the Akharas by the mela administration authorities constituted by Uttar Pradesh State Government.[4]

Visitors

Maha Kumbh 2025 Mela is expected to be attended by 400 million visitors[5] [6] and will have visiting dignitaries from the United States, Israel, France, and many other countries.[7]

Hygiene

Maha Kumbh 2025 Mela will have sophisticated cleaning standards with one sweeper for every 10 toilets and one supervisor monitoring a batch of 10 sweepers.[8]

Infrastructure

Maha Kumbh 2025 Mela will have advanced fire fighting vehicles as for protection against any fire related incidents.[9] [10] The Uttar Pradesh State Government will depute 500 dedicated Ganga Praharis to ensure the cleanliness of the river during Maha Kumbh.[11] Total cost of 83 project around mela area is estimated to be 1428.68 crore out of which 47 projects are completed by November 15 and rest are expected to be completed soon.[12] Artificial intelligence tools and chatbots are being used to assist tourists and pilgrims.[13]

App

Maha Kumbh 2025 Mela will be assisted by "Mahakumbh Mela 2025 app" which has important locations of ghats, temples, and other major religious sites for the support of tourists and pilgrims.[14]

Important Dates

Maha Kumbh 2025 Mela important dates for Shahi Snan are-[15]

Mela Schedule

Maha Kumbh 2025 Mela will be held in four different locations as per below schedule-

Other Highlights

Maha Kumbh 2025 Mela will also have below events-

See Also

External links

Notes and References

  1. News: Maha Kumbh Mela 2025: Why You Should Travel To The World's Largest Religious Gathering . 19 November 2024 . Times Now . 16 November 2024 . en.
  2. News: Maha Kumbh 2025 Mela: When will it start? Know the dates of royal bath, significance, and more . 18 November 2024 . The Indian Express . 12 November 2024 . en.
  3. News: Nair . Aishwarya . Mahakumbh 2025: A 12-Year Cycle Explained . 18 November 2024 . Asianet News Network Pvt Ltd . en.
  4. News: Land allotment for Kumbh begins; space given to 10 akharas for camps . 19 November 2024 . The Times of India . 18 November 2024.
  5. News: Sharma . Vishesh . Maha Kumbh 2025: How brands can make a splash during the mega marketing mela . 18 November 2024 . bestmediainfo.com . 13 November 2024 . en.
  6. News: Maha Kumbh Mela 2025: Prayagraj To Host A Two-Day Bird Festival For The First Time . 19 November 2024 . Times Now . 13 November 2024 . en.
  7. News: Kumbh: Global dignitaries & saints to attend Ganga aarti . 18 November 2024 . The Times of India . 17 November 2024.
  8. News: Maha Kumbh 2025: Advanced sanitation standards set to ensure clean and safe experience for devotees and tourists in Prayagraj . 18 November 2024 . The Times of India . 18 November 2024.
  9. News: Maha Kumbh 2025 to have 'fire bikes', offroaders as quick response vehicles VIDEO . 18 November 2024 . English.Mathrubhumi . 17 November 2024 . en.
  10. News: Mahakumbh:Fire safety measures to exceed Kumbh 2019 standards with doubled resources . 19 November 2024 . hindustantimes.com . 16 November 2024.
  11. News: Mahakumbh 2025: Prayagraj gears up with 500 Ganga Praharis to maintain river sanctity . 19 November 2024 . The Times of India . 17 November 2024.
  12. News: 47 of 83 Maha Kumbh projects completed . 19 November 2024 . The Times of India . 15 November 2024.
  13. News: Maha Kumbh 2025: UP steps up security, adds AI and chatbots for real-time assistance to travellers . 19 November 2024 . The Times of India . 24 October 2024.
  14. News: Streamlining pilgrimage in Prayagraj: Maha Kumbh Mela 2025 navigation app launched for visitors . 19 November 2024 . The Times of India . 3 November 2024.
  15. News: Kumbh Mela 2025: Know The Exact Dates From The Start To The Shahi Snan . 19 November 2024 . news.abplive.com . 13 November 2024 . en.

This article is licensed under the GNU Free Documentation License. It uses material from the Wikipedia article "2025 Prayag Kumbh Mela".

Except where otherwise indicated, Everything.Explained.Today is © Copyright 2009-2025, A B Cryer, All Rights Reserved. Cookie policy.