Maha Kumbh Mela 2025: Prayagraj Maha Kumbh reflects the indomitable power of Indian culture, which will start on Paush Purnima and conclude on Mahashivratri. Royal bath is considered important in Maha Kumbh.
Maha Kumbh Mela 2025: Maha Kumbh is one of the largest, ancient and religious festivals in the world. Which is a traditional spiritual symbol of religion, faith, culture. The history of Maha Kumbh is thousands of years old, embedded in the depths of ancient Indian culture. It is also a peaceful event that brings together millions of people in the hustle and bustle of the modern age. In Maha Kumbh, millions of pilgrims bathe in the holy river to free themselves from sins and for spiritual purification.
Prayagraj Mahakumbh 2025
Kumbh Mela is going to be organized in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh from 13 January 2025, about which the devotees are very excited. Maha Kumbh will start on 13 January and will conclude on Mahashivratri on 26 February 2025. Maha Kumbh is organized after 12 years. Earlier, Maha Kumbh was held in 2013.
Mahakumbh’s relation with Paush Purnima and Mahashivratri
Paush Purnima (Paush Purnima 2025) falls on the 15th day of Shukla Paksha in the month of Paush of the Hindu calendar, which marks the arrival of the month of Magh. It is also the unofficial inauguration of the Mahakumbh fair, which marks the beginning of this grand event. Apart from this, Paush Purnima also marks the beginning of Kalpavas, which pilgrims do during the Mahakumbh fair.
At the same time, Mahashivratri has a very deep symbolic significance in Mahakumbh. It symbolizes the last holy bath of the Kalpavasis and is also intrinsically linked to Lord Shiva. According to mythology, this day is eagerly awaited even in heaven.
Importance of Kalpavas in Mahakumbh
During the Mahakumbh, many devotees live in Kalpavas, which is a difficult penance. Kalpavas is considered to be the path to liberation of body, mind and soul. According to the scriptures, the duration of Kalpavas can be one night, three nights, three months, six months, six years, twelve years or even a lifetime. The importance of Kalpavas increases during the Kumbh Mela. In 2025, Maha Kumbh will begin on January 13 along with Paush Purnima and Kalpavas will also begin from this day.
