The 2025 Prayag Maha Kumbh Mela, also referred to as the 2025 Prayag Kumbh Mela, is the ongoing iteration of the Kumbh Mela. It is the world’s largest gathering, celebrating a full revolution of Jupiter. ... This page was last edited on 30 January 2025, at 06:30 (UTC).

Kumbh Mela (Sanskrit: Kumbha Mēlā pronounced [kʊˈmbʰᵊ melaː]; lit. 'festival of the Sacred Pitcher'[1]) is an important Hindu pilgrimage, celebrated approximately every 6, 12 and 144 years, correlated with the partial or full revolution of Jupiter and representing the largest human gathering in the world. [2][3][4]

10 hours ago · The Kumbh Mela's hundreds of millions of attendees dwarf other religious gatherings, with the last one in 2019 attracting about 240 million people. Last year's Hajj pilgrimage to Mecca drew 1.8 ...

15 hours ago · A senior police officer said at least 30 people died as a crowd panicked at the Hindu Kumbh Mela mega-festival in the northern city of Prayagraj. ... the last time the festival was staged in ...

Oct 7, 2024 · Spanning from January 14 to February 26, 2025, the Kumbh Mela offers devotees an opportunity to cleanse their sins by taking a ritual dip at the Triveni Sangam, where the Ganga, Yamuna, and the mythical Saraswati rivers meet.

Jan 13, 2025 · Origin of Kumbh Mela. The history of the Kumbh Mela can be traced back to the eighth-century Hindu philosopher Adi Shankaracharya, who encouraged regular assemblies of spiritual leaders and ascetics, as per The Hindu report.. He also introduced the monastery system and the 13 akharas, groups of warrior-class monks and seers.. As per Hindu mythology, the origin of the Kumbh Melas is linked to ...

Jan 16, 2025 · From January 13 to February 26 2025, over 400 million people will gather at the Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj in Uttar Pradesh to witness a cosmic convergence of faith and festivity. This is the greatest human gathering on earth, a colossal event that has captured the imagination of the world.

Jan 13, 2025 · Taking place from January 14 to February 26, 2025, the Kumbh Mela provides pilgrims a chance to wash away their sins by performing a ritual bath at the Triveni Sangam, the confluence of...

Jan 7, 2025 · The Maha Kumbh Mela 2025 is a unique event where 40-45 crore people are expected to gather and bathe in the Triveni Sangam, seeking salvation and spiritual renewal. Here's why the Maha Kumbh Mela is so special compared …

3 days ago · Discover the spiritual significance of Maha Kumbh Mela 2025, the largest religious gathering on earth, held in Prayagraj. Learn about its ancient traditions, rituals, and the divine confluence of millions of pilgrims in this once-in-a-lifetime event.