Millions of people have taken a holy bath at the Hindu festival of Kumbh Mela (also known as Mahakumbh) - described as humanity's biggest gathering - in northern India's Prayagraj city on Monday. The Governor is scheduled to reach Thirunavaya at 11 am. Devotees and monks from across the country will gather at Thirunavaya to participate in the ritual bath in the Bharatapuzha River, also known as the Nila.
The Kumbh Mela, organised under the banner of the Mahamagha festival, will continue until February 3. Kumbh Mela (Sanskrit: Kumbha Mēlā, pronounced [kʊˈmbʱᵊ melaː]; lit. 'festival of the Sacred Pitcher'[3]) is a Hindu pilgrimage, celebrated every four or twelve years, correlated with the partial or full revolution of Jupiter.
These are held at four locations- Prayagraj, Haridwar, Nashik, and Ujjain, with varying time intervals. As per the Puranas, these sites are considered to have. The Maha Kumbh festival - held every 12 years - started Monday, with more than 15 million pilgrims bathing in the holy rivers, according to officials.
Over about the next six weeks, the festival is expected to draw more than 400 million people, many of whom will take part in elaborate rituals. Kerala will host its own Kumbh Mela in 2026 with the revival of Mahamagh Mahotsavam on the Bharathapuzha. Know dates, rituals and history.
A procession of India's most important sects on Tuesday opened the first sacred bathing of the Hindu festival of Kumbh Mela, attended by millions of pilgrims flocking to the confluence of the. The 2025 Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj is the most technologically advanced edition yet. EPA/Rajat Gupta Millions of Hindus took a 'holy bath' on the first day of the Kumbh Mela festival at Sangam.
Thousands of Hindus bathe in holy rivers at India Maha Kumbh Mela festival Religious event that attracts over 400 million people takes place where the Ganges, Yamuna and mythical Saraswati rivers. Explore the sacred bathing dates and rituals of the Maha Kumbh Mela 2025 in Prayagraj. Join millions of pilgrims for the Shahi Snan and other holy baths at the Triveni Sangam, seeking spiritual liberation.
Explore the significant bathing dates of the Maha Kumbh Mela 2025, including Paush Purnima on 13 January, Makar Sankranti on 14 January, Mauni Amavasya on 29 January, Basant Panchami on 03 February, Maghi Purnima on 12 February, and Maha Shivaratri on 26 February. Experience the spiritual essence of these sacred days at the Kumbh Mela.