Maha Kumbh Mela 2025 Day 5 Highlights: Shankar Mahadevan, Kailash Kher And Many Other Artists Perform On Kumbh

Maha Kumbh Mela 2025 Day 5 Highlights: After 144-years wait, the Mahakumbh is taking place in Prayagraj and will run until February 26. This monumental spiritual event is anticipated to attract over 450 million people, including pilgrims and visitors from around the world, over its 45-day span.

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The Maha Kumbh 2025 commenced in Prayagraj with an atmosphere reverberating with bhajans and devotional slogans on Paush Poornima. January 14 marked a significant milestone as the Akharas of Sanatan Dharma performed the grand festival's first 'Amrit Snan' (royal bath). On the second day, more than 3.5 crore devotees took a holy dip in the sacred Sangam, creating a spiritual spectacle unmatched in scale and devotion.

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Wednesday instructed officials to implement comprehensive arrangements for managing the influx of 8-10 crore devotees expected to gather at the Sangam for the sacred Mauni Amavasya bathing ritual during the Maha Kumbh on January 29.

Held once in 144 years, this Maha Kumbh carries extraordinary significance. Spiritual leaders highlight that the unique celestial alignments and cosmic patterns shaping this event occur only once in 144 years, amplifying its auspiciousness and historical importance. Known as one of the world’s largest religious congregations, the Kumbh Mela 2025 continues to attract millions of pilgrims with its vibrant rituals, cultural programs, and deep spiritual experiences, offering moments of divine connection and timeless traditions.

Date For Holy Bath In Maha Kumbh Mela 2025

January 13, 2025: Paush Purnima
January 14, 2025: Makar Sankranti (First Shahi Snan)
January 29, 2025: Mauni Amavasya (Second Shahi Snan)
February 3, 2025: Basant Panchami (Third Shahi Snan)
February 12, 2025: Maghi Purnima.
February 26, 2025: Mahashivratri (Final Snan)

Reportedly, several devotees from Japan, Russia, South Korea, Europe and other nations will also be in India to experience the 45-day festival. 

17 January 2025

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Maha Kumbh Mela 2025 Live:  Culture exhibition till 15 February

Sanatan culture exhibition is going to be organized in the camp of Sanatan Sanstha located in Sector 9 till February 15. National spokesperson of the organization Chetan Rajhans said that the exhibition providing information on Sanatan Dharma in simple language has started from January 12. The exhibition will be open for the public from 9 am to 9 pm.

17 January 2025 20:06 IST

Maha Kumbh Mela 2025 Live:When will the Defense Minister take a bath in Mahakumbh?

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will reach Maha Kumbh Prayagraj on January 18 and will participate in various programs organized in the Maha Kumbh area. Along with taking blessings from saints, he will also visit the reclining Hanuman temple and take a bath in the Sangam. After this, he will attend a wedding ceremony in Andawa of Jhunsi and will stay overnight at the Circuit House. On January 19, he will leave for Jaunpur.