Taking sacred baths at Maha Kumbh Mela is believed to purify the soul and wash away sins. Let’s look at the dates of all the shahi snan, history, and significance of the holy mela.

The Maha Kumbh 2025 commenced on Monday amid chants of bhajans and slogans. The holy city of Prayagraj welcomes saints, seers, pilgrims, devotees and citizens from different walks of life. The excitement was clearly visible in the Sangam area as the pilgrims and devotees --- mostly in groups --- walked towards river Ganga and took a holy dip chanting 'Jai Ganga Maiyya'.

As the festivities continue in grandeur and pomp, another ritualistic bath takes place on the 12 of February, aligning with the Maghi Purnima tithi. On the 26th of February, with the celebrations of the Maha Shivaratri, the Kumbh Mela concludes, marking the end of the greatest religious gathering.

Each date holds unique significance, with the Shahi Snans being the highlight as they feature grand processions by ascetics and saints.

Discover the significance, key dates, and timings for the Maha Kumbh Mela 2025, a major spiritual gathering in India attracting millions of pilgrims.

The event will run from January 13 to February 26 in Prayagraj, featuring performances by renowned artists like Shankar Mahadevan and Mohit Chauhan. Over 45 crore devotees are expected to partake in festivities.

The Maha Kumbh Mela has commenced in Uttar Pradesh’s Prayagraj on. The 45-day religious gathering is significant for Hindu pilgrims and devotees as the event marks the completion of 12 Kumbh Mela cycles,

Hindu devotees from across India flocked to the northern city of Prayagraj yesterday as the world's largest religious festival began. Over the coming 45 days, an estimated 400 million Hindus are expected to come together for Maha Kumbh Mela.