Jan 13, 2025 · The Maha Kumbh Mela has commenced in Uttar Pradesh’s Prayagraj on January 13. The 45-day religious gathering is significant for Hindu pilgrims and devotees as the event marks the completion of 12 Kumbh Mela cycles, occurring in 144 years

2 days ago · A half ("Ard") Kumbh is held mid-way between two full Kumbhs. Officials say the 2025 festival is a Maha (Great) Kumbh Mela, which occurs only every 144 years, making it an even more significant event.

Jan 13, 2025 · Maha Kumbh Mela: The most significant, which occurs once in 144 years, marking the completion of 12 Kumbh Mela cycles. It's unique in the fact that it marks a rare planetary alignment, and hence, it's the most auspicious since the last 144 years.

Coming to the question of why Maha Kumbh 2025 is special, well, Maha Kumbh mela is being celebrated after the completion of 12 Kumbh mela cycles and this explains why it is happening after 144 long years.

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. It is scheduled to take place from 13 January to 26 February 2025, at the Triveni Sangam in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, India. This event marks the completion of a 12-Kumbh …

Jan 9, 2025 · The 2025 Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj is remarkably special due to a rare celestial alignment occurring only once every 144 years.

Jan 15, 2025 · In 2025, Prayagraj will host the Ardh Kumbh Mela, a mid-cycle event that bridges the interval between two Maha Kumbh Melas, which occur every 144 years. This particular Kumbh Mela gains special importance due to the confluence of its spiritual, astronomical, and cultural significance. At its heart, Kumbh Mela is an event of immense spiritual power.

Jan 8, 2025 · Thus, the most auspicious of all the Maha Kumbh in the past 144 years is in 2025," says Harichaitanya. The Kumbh Mela is celebrated four times in a 12-year span—once every …

Jan 12, 2024 · A Rare Event: The Maha Kumbh Mela is celebrated at Prayagraj every 144 years, which is after 12 ‘Purna Kumbh Melas’. It’s an extremely rare event, making it highly significant for Hindu devotees.

The Maha Kumbh Mela 2025 is a once-in-144-years spiritual event that holds deep significance for millions of devotees. Taking place at Prayagraj, the Triveni Sangam of the holy rivers Ganga, Yamuna, and Saraswati, this grand gathering is the ultimate expression of faith and tradition.