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Maha Kumbh Mela 2025: The Maha Kumbh Mela 2025 will be held in Prayagraj from January 13 to February 26, attracting over 40 crore devotees. This grand event is the largest religious gathering glo... Maha Kumbh Mela 2025: The Maha Kumbh Mela 2025 will be held in Prayagraj from January 13 to February 26, attracting over 40 crore devotees. This grand event is the largest religious gathering globally, offering spiritual cleansing at the confluence of the Ganga, Yamuna, and Saraswati rivers, emphasising community unity and cultural heritage.The Maha Kumbh Mela 2025 is considered the most auspicious of all Kumbh Melas due to its unique celestial alignments and historical significance. Unlike regular Kumbh Melas, which occur every 12 years at four sacred locations—Prayagraj, Haridwar, Ujjain, and Nashik—the Maha Kumbh Mela is a rare event that happens once every 144 years. The next Maha Kumbh after 2025 will not occur until 2169, making this gathering exceptionally significant for devotees.The Maha Kumbh Mela attracts an estimated 40 crore (400 million) pilgrims, significantly more than regular Kumbh Melas, which typically see fewer participants due to their more frequent nature. When Will Mahakumbh 2025 Start?The Maha Kumbh Mela 2025 will start from January 13 to February 26, 2025. This significant Hindu festival begins with the Paush Purnima Snan on January 13 and concludes with Maha Shivratri on February 26.Key Dates for Maha Kumbh Mela 2025:Start Date: January 13, 2025 (Paush Purnima)End Date: February 26, 2025 (Maha Shivratri)Major Bathing Dates:January 14, 2025: Makar Sankranti (First Shahi Snan)January 29, 2025: Mauni Amavasya (Second Shahi Snan)February 3, 2025: Basant Panchami (Third Shahi Snan)February 12, 2025: Maghi Purnima