Kumbh Mela 2025 is about to begin in just a few months. If you are visiting the Kumbh Mela in 2025 for the first time, this will be your guide. We have shown valuable tips and information about key dates of Kumbh Mela, cultural activities, accommodation facilities, and other relevant details.

Introduction to Kumbh Mela 2025

Kumbh Mela 2025 is going to be held in Prayagraj, which is the new name of Allahabad. This city is famous for the Triveni Sangam, the holy confluence of three rivers, Ganga, Yamuna, and Saraswati. A dip at Triveni Sangam is a sacred ritual, that has been followed since mythological times. First-time visitors to the Kumbh Mela 2025 can feel overwhelmed upon seeing such a huge gathering of men and women in a single place. The Kumbh Mela is going to be celebrated for many weeks. If you are spiritual, or even if you are not, you will have an exciting time during the Kumbh Mela at Prayagraj in 2025.

The mythological story of Kumbh Mela

Hindu mythology mentions that once upon a time, devas and asuras (gods and demons) churned the Ocean of Milk, known as Kshirsagar. The objective to churn the ocean was to obtain divine nectar known as Amrit. This nectar was so powerful, that if anybody drank, even a drop of it, they would become immortal and would never die. The pot of nectar, known as Kumbh, eventually emerged from the ocean. The gods and demons fought over this pot. But Lord Vishnu snatched the pot from the demons and flew to the heavens. While he was flying, some drops of nectar fell on four places on Earth. These places host the Kumbh Mela to celebrate the mythological event.

Dates of Kumbh Mela 2025

You will be amazed to know that the dates of Kumbh Mela are decided not randomly. Astrologers, eminent spiritual leaders, and renowned yogis calculate the dates according to Hindu astrological charts. They refer to the position of the sun, moon, and Jupiter and then arrive on the dates of the Kumbh Mela. This astrological alignment is considered to be very auspicious. The major bathing dates of Kumbh Mela 2025 are shown below.

Day	Date	Description
Makar Sankranti	January 14	Highly auspicious date when the sun enters the astrological sign of Capricorn.
Paush Purnima	January 13 (Full Moon)	This is the start of the pilgrimage season of Kumbh Mela 2025 and an important bathing day.
Mauni Amavasya	January 29 (New Moon)	Major bathing day in the Kumbh Mela 2025 calendar. Sages and sadhus meditate and practice silence.
Basant Panchami	February 3 (Magha month of the Hindu calendar)	This is the arrival of the spring season in India. Devotees worship Saraswati, who is the goddess of wisdom, learning and knowledge.
Maghi Purnima	February 12 (Full Moon in Magha month)	Important date for holy dip in Triveni Sangam during Kumbh Mela 2025.
Maha Shivratri	February 26	Holy day of Lord Shiva. Devotees do fasting.

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Things to do during Kumbh Mela 2025

• Shahi Snah: This is the time when the mahants and sadhus of various akharas gather at Triveni Sangam to have the first bath of Kumbh Mela 2025. Shahi Shan dates are Makar Sankranti, Mauni Amavasya, Paush Purnima, Basant Panchami, Maghi Purnima, Maha Shivratri. Grand processions will take place on these dates and sadhus sing to the beat of drums and blowing of horns and trumpets.
• Religious talks and lectures: Akharas hold religious talks, discourses, and lectures by eminent spiritual gurus. There will be talks and lectures on spiritual matters, religious teachings, meditation, Hindu philosophy, moral standards, etc.
• Aarti: Ganga Aarti is a live event that you must attend. Here priests hold huge burning lamps and chant sacred hymns and shlokas for the Hindu gods and goddesses. You must identify major ghats where such aartis take place in the evening time.
• Processions and Parades: Naga Sadhus are naked ascetics who take out large processions. They are often seen walking in a huge procession but can be on horseback. They are members of some akhara or come individually to Kumbh Mela 2025.
• Meditation and Yoga: You can participate in yoga and meditation camps held by akharas or religious organizations and ashrams. You must do yoga and meditation under the guidance of a trained yoga teacher or guru.
• Cultural performances: You must visit different venues and the main stage for music, dance, and art performances. There are other programs such as theatrical plays that enact scenes from Mahabharata, Ramayana, Puranas, and other Hindu epics.
• Exhibitions and installations: You will enjoy cultural exhibitions, spiritual art, traditional handicrafts, paintings, sculptures, and ethnic crafts during Kumbh Mela 2025.
• Workshops and demonstrations: During the Kumbh Mela 2025 you can participate in workshops on Indian crafts such as pottery, weaving, painting, cooking, etc. You can also join various programs that enable you to learn Vedic rituals, astrology, alternative healing therapies, and Ayurved medicine.

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Food & Drink

You can enjoy various North Indian dishes during the Kumbh Mela 2025. The local cuisine of Prayagraj also has tasty dishes. You will find restaurants, food stalls, cafes, and sweet shops, where you can eat these dishes. Some of the popular food items that you must eat are shown below.

• Kachori Sabzi
• Aloo Puri
• Chole Bhature
• Chaat
• Samosas
• Gol Gappa
• Gulab Jamun
• Rabdi
• Malpua
• Jalebi
• Rasgulla
• Masala Chai
• Lassi
• Nimbu Pani
• Langar meals

Accommodation options during Kumbh Mela 2025

You will not have any difficulty in finding the ideal accommodation in Prayagraj for Kumbh Mela 2025. There are many accommodation options available near the Kumbh Mela grounds and also a few distances away. You will find the accommodation that you want within your budget and preference.

1.) Hotels: Luxury hotels, mid-range hotels, and budget hotels offer free WiFi, 24/7 water, room service, and in-house dining.

• Luxury hotels: The Legend Hotel, Kanha Shyam Hotel, Hotel Harsh Ananda
• Mid-range hotels: Hotel Milan Palace, Hotel Ravisha Continental, Kashi Prasad Guest House
• Budget hotels: Hotel Ajay International, Hotel Saket, Prayag Inn

2.) Tented camps: Luxury tents, budget tents, and standard tents are available for basic accommodation and essential facilities and communal bathrooms.

• Luxury tents: They are located close to Kumbh Mela grounds and have beds, bathrooms, and dining. Examples are Indraprastham City, Kalpa Vriksh Camp, and Maha Kumbh.
• Standard tents: They are also close to key places in Prayagraj Kumbh Mela. They have basic facilities for pilgrims at affordable costs.
• Budget tents: They are very economical and have essential facilities and communal bathrooms.

3.) Dharamshalas & Ashrams

• Ashrams are a great accommodation option for those to want to participate in spiritual activities and also find a decent stay during Prayagraj Kumbh Mela 2025. Geeta Bhawan and Parmarth Niketan are the best ashrams in Prayagraj.
• Dharamshalas are like guesthouses where you will find simple and minimalistic lodging. Although you will not find luxury facilities, they offer a traditional décor and are local hospitality to their guests. ISKCON and Bharat Sevashram Sangha are excellent options for dharamshalas in Prayagraj.

4.) Homestays and Guesthouses

• If you want to experience homely comforts then you will find many homestays. These have a homely environment and guests will find the basic comforts with a homely touch. Home Away Home Stay and Prayag Kumbh Cottages are a few examples.

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Booking tips for 2025 Kumbh Mela

• You must book your accommodation for Kumbh Mela 2025 months in advance. Hotels and ashrams tend to get fully booked during Kumbh Mela 2025. Identify the best hotels, homestays, ashrams, and dharamshalas and make early reservations.
• You must use trusted and reliable booking options for Kumbh Mela 2025 in Prayagraj. A few websites that we will recommend to you are Mahakumbh(dot)in, Agoda, Booking(dot)com. You can also contact the ashrams, dharamshalas, and homestays directly and make your booking.
• Our web portal https://www.thekumbhyatra.com/ is also best if you want to explore exciting Kumbh Mela 2025 packages. You will come across numerous Kumbh Mela 2025 tour packages on our website. Shrine Yatra has been conducting Kumbh Mela packages for many decades. All our Kumbh Mela packages include accommodation, meals, sightseeing tours, and transfers.
• Group bookings are best for such a huge event like Kumbh Mela 2025. The advantage of group bookings is that you will find great offers, deals on accommodation and sightseeing. You must book large spaces like guesthouses, ashrams, dormitories, and multiple rooms in hotels.
• You must also check the cancellation policy of the accommodation you are booking for Kumbh Mela 2025. Free cancellations are the best option, but if not available, opt for flexible bookings.

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How to commute in Prayagraj?

You will find many ways to commute within Prayagraj.

• Taxis/ Cabs: You will find Ola, and Uber in Prayagraj and local taxis. But local taxis use the meter or you can fix the fare beforehand.
• Cycle rickshaws/ Auto-rickshaws: You will find these very handy to commute short distances in Prayagraj. You must negotiate with the rickshaw person for the fare.
• E-rickshaws: They are eco-friendly means of commuting in Prayagraj. Best for short distances.
• Public buses: They are state-owned buses that are affordable. But these can be crowded during the Kumbh Mela 2025.
• Walking: You can walk around the Kumbh Mela grounds, and this is also best to reach there in a short time.

How to navigate in Kumbh Mela 2025?

You will have a smooth Kumbh Mela 2025 experience if you plan and can navigate without difficulty.

• Plan routes: You must take some time to study the map of Kumbh Mela grounds. Mark important places like bathing ghats, emergency services, camps, and tourist landmarks. You will get maps on the internet or at information centers in Prayagraj.
• Stay updated: You must stay updated on the local news and events. You can access news, events, and important announcements on the internet or even with local billboards/ hoardings. If you are driving your car then you must keep an eye on the traffic conditions. You must jot down the important event dates and bathing ghats so that you reach there on time.
• Emergency services: You must also make a note of the medical facilities, police stations, medical camps, mobile tents, shelters, and lost-and-found centers on your arrival.
• Layout of Kumbh Mela grounds: Identify the main zones of Kumbh Mela 2025 like akharas, bathing ghats, tourist camps, food stalls, markets, medical camps and facilities, and tourist landmarks. You will find the signage to be of enormous help to navigate in Kumbh Mela grounds. These signage are in various languages. You can also download maps, which are available at information centers. Important places to visit are Triveni Sangam, akhara camps, various cultural zones, main stage area, pilgrim tents, and camps.

Tourist attractions to visit in Prayagraj during Kumbh Mela 2025

You must visit some famous tourist landmarks of Prayagraj during the Kumbh Mela 2025. These include temples, bathing ghats, spiritual places, ashrams, and historical landmarks. We have given below some of the major ones.

• Triveni Sangam
• Mankameshwar Temple
• Nagvasuki Temple
• Patalpuri Temple
• Saraswati Ghat
• Akshaya Vat
• Hanuman Temple
• Alopi Devi Temple
• Allahabad Fort
• Ayodhya
• Varanasi

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How to reach Prayagraj?

• Flights: Bamrauli Airport is the nearest airport in Prayagraj. You can even reach Varanasi Airport (Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport) and Lucknow Airport (Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport) and travel to Prayagraj via local transport.
• Railways: You can reach Prayagraj Junction railway station from major cities of India like Mumbai, Ahmedabad, Delhi, Kolkata, Chennai, and Hyderabad. You must book train tickets months before your actual traveling date. Major trains to Prayagraj include the Duronto Express, Rajdhani Express and Prayagraj Express.
• Roadways: You will find many state-owned buses and private buses to reach Prayagraj. Highways are well maintained and are connected with most cities in UP, Madhya Pradesh, and North India. NH-2 and NH-19 are the national highways that directly reach Prayagraj. If you are self-driving your vehicle, please ensure that it is well-maintained.

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How to plan for Kumbh Mela 2025?

You must make plans and prepare weeks ahead of the Kumbh Mela 2025. We have given below all the necessary points to consider so that you can enjoy Kumbh Mela 2025 to the fullest.

• Permits: You must ensure that you have all the travel documents with you. Passports, driving licenses, photo ID cards, hotel addresses, phone numbers, details of camps or ashrams, tickets, or special permits at certain places should be kept in such a way that you can access them instantly.
• Vaccinations: You must consult your doctor and take vaccines for hepatitis A, B, and tetanus. Carry a basic first-aid kit and medicines for your existing medical conditions. Write your medical conditions on a sheet of paper, and keep it handy. This can help other people know about your medical condition in case of emergency.
• Travel Insurance: Take travel insurance from a reputed insurance company to cover medical emergencies, accidents, personal belongings, and trip cancellations.
• Packing: You must pack essentials like clothing, footwear, electronics, documents, toiletries, spiritual items, keys, cash, cards, mobile phones, cameras, batteries, medical kits, etc.

Conclusion

It is no doubt that you will have an incredible experience in the Kumbh Mela 2025. But for that to happen, you must plan months book hotels, and plan day-to-day itineraries for the Prayagraj Kumbh Mela 2025. You must also consider that this is going to be a cultural window into the age-old traditions of India. So we urge you to participate in this mega event that comes every 12 years.

The upcoming 2025 Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj can be an immersive experience. There will be the excitement of visiting tourist landmarks, a chance to embrace spirituality and practice Yoga and meditation.

So get set and pack your bags, as you are about to enjoy the most breathtaking events in the history of India in the 2025 Kumbh Mela at Prayagraj.

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