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Prayagraj Maha Kumbh Mela 2025 - Allahabad

The Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj (formerly Allahabad) is one of the largest religious gatherings in the world, held every 12 years at the confluence of the Ganga, Yamuna, and the mythical Saraswati rivers. The next Maha Kumbh Mela in 2025 will attract millions of devotees, saints, and tourists from across the globe. The festival is deeply significant in Hinduism, with the primary ritual being the Shahi Snan (royal bath), where pilgrims and sadhus take a dip in the holy waters to cleanse their sins and attain spiritual liberation. The event features spiritual discourses, mass prayers, and religious processions led by Naga Sadhus. The Maha Kumbh Mela is not only a religious spectacle but also a cultural event, showcasing India’s diverse spiritual traditions. It is an unforgettable experience of devotion, spirituality, and community. Key rituals and dates are based on astrological alignments, making the Prayagraj Maha Kumbh Mela a momentous occasion in the Hindu calendar.


Allahabad Kumbh Mela Tour Packages

Maha Kumbh Mela is a mass gathering of Hindu devotees. The holiest pilgrimage in the world happens every 12 years (Maha Kumbh) and every 6 years (Ardh Kumbh). The gathering of devotes happens for only one purpose and that is the holy bath in the divine river waters. The festival is celebrated at four places in India. Ujjain (on the banks of River Kshipra), Nashik (on the banks of river Godavari), Haridwar (on the banks of River Ganga and Allahabad Prayag (confluence of Ganga, Yamuna and Saraswati).


Places to visit in allahabad

Allahabad is a city in Uttar Pradesh state, north India. Triveni Sangam, the confluence of the Ganges, Yamuna and "invisible" Saraswati rivers, is considered holy by Hindus. It’s near the 16th-century Allahabad Fort, built by Mughal Emperor Akbar. In the fort are the ancient sandstone Ashoka Pillar, the underground Patalpuri Temple and a sacred banyan tree. The Allahabad Museum has Rajasthani miniature paintings.