The Kumbh Mela is going to be a huge religious event in India. It starts from January 13, 2025, until February 26, 2025. Tourists are making plans to visit Prayagraj during this period. They are waiting for many auspicious festivals and dates to arrive. Kumbh Mela Festivals are very important in the Hindu calendar. The dates shown below are considered to be very holy and auspicious as they bring peace and happiness to the mind, body, and soul.

Paush Poornima, Magh Snan, Prayagraj Mahakumbh 2025 begins - January 13, 2025 (Monday)

Paush Poornima is the night of the Full Moon and a very special night. This is the night when Magh Snan takes place and pilgrims bathe in the holy waters at Triveni Sangam. The alignment of stars and planets in Hindu astrology is such that it gives many benefits to the worshippers. The holy rivers purify these worshippers of all sins.

Makar Sankranti - January 14, 2025 (Tuesday)

The Hindu festival of Makar Sankranti is celebrated every year across India. But it becomes very special at the time of the Kumbh Mela. According to the Hindu astrology and Hindu calendar, the sun enters the zodiac sign of Capricorn on January 14. Hindu scriptures tell of the huge spiritual and religious significance of Makar Sankranti. Bathing, chanting hymns, and charity, are given special importance. When a person does these things he gets blessed a hundred times more than on normal days.

Mauni Amavasya - January 29, 2025 (Wednesday)

When the New Moon occurs on Krishna Paksha, it is the time of Mauni Amavasya. This is the time of Magh month of the Hindu calendar, and the holy bathing ritual is the most important aspect of this festival. Mauni Amavasya is a night of the New Moon, and donating, practicing charity, ritual bathing, and studying scriptures are the things that are considered to shower blessings to the worshipper. It even brings peace and salvation to one’s ancestors. By practicing these things, a person gets relief from the evil effects of the planets, and they enjoy prosperity and happiness throughout the year.

Magh Poornima - February 3, 2025 (Wednesday)

This is the last night of the Full Moon of the Magh month of the Hindu calendar. It is called as Maghi Poornima. This Full Moon is even more special than other Full Moons. By bathing in the sacred waters of Prayagraj, devotees can get salvation and fulfill their desires. The moon casts its rays into the water with enriching qualities, which is why bathing under the Full Moon is considered to be very auspicious.

Maha Shivratri - February 26, 2025 (Wednesday)

Maha Shivratri is the night when the energies of Shiva and Shakti are at their highest. This is why devotees take baths in the holy rivers and chant prayers of Shiva and Shakti on the night of Maha Shivratri. Meditating, ritual fasting, and chanting prayers and mantras are particularly beneficial as they empower the mind and take it one step closer to god. Maha Shivratri is also the last day of Mahakumbh 2025.

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