Mahakumbh mela 2025

Beginning on January 13, 2025, and ending on February 26, 2025, the Maha Kumbh Mela 2025 is presently taking place in Prayagraj, India.
An estimated 400 million people are anticipated to attend this event, which takes place every 12 years and is one of the biggest religious gatherings in the world.

Important Dates and Customs:

January 13, 2025 is Paush Purnima.
January 14, 2025, Makar Sankranti (First Shahi Snan)
Mauni Amavasya (Second Shahi Snan): January 29, 2025
Basant Panchami: Third Shahi Snan, February 3, 2025
Purnima Maghi: February 12, 2025
Date: February 26, 2025, Maha Shivaratri

Millions of worshippers take ritual baths at the Triveni Sangam, the hallowed meeting point of the Yamuna, Ganga, and the fabled Saraswati rivers, throughout these days in search of spiritual.

Safety and Infrastructure Measures:
A temporary city with over 150,000 tents, improved sanitary facilities, and infrastructure upgrades, such as the building of 11 hospitals and 30 pontoon bridges, has been created to handle the massive influx of pilgrims.
Associated Press
With the help of more than 2,500 surveillance cameras, a team of about 20,000 employees and 50,000 security guards are making sure everything is clean and safe during the event.

At least ten tents were damaged in a fire that started in the festival grounds on January 19, 2025. No injuries were reported, and the fire was swiftly extinguished. After the incident, regular operations at the event resumed.

The Maha Kumbh Mela 2025 is still a major religious occasion that attracts millions of devotees and tourists from all over the world.