The Maha Kumbh Mela 2025 is a Hindu festival that will take place from
January 14 to February 26, 2025, in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh. The festival will celebrate faith, tradition, and cultural heritage.
Here are some things to know about the 2025 Maha Kumbh Mela:
Dates
The festival begins on January 14, 2025 with Makar Sankranti and ends on February 26, 2025 with Maha Shivratri.
Bathing dates
The Royal bathing dates, or Shahi Snan, will be on Makar Sankranti, Mauni Amavasya, Basant Panchmi, and Maha Shivratri.
Security
The 2025 festival will use AI for the first time to enhance security. The Bharat Government's Bhaashini app will also be used to enable communication in 12 Indian languages.
Food
Sponsors pay for the food, which is made by volunteers and given out for free. Non-Hindu attendees are encouraged to donate in exchange for food.
Location
The festival will take place at the Triveni Sangam in Prayagraj, where the Ganges, Yamuna, and the mythical Saraswati rivers meet.
