Mahakumbh 2025 FAQs: From shahi snan dates to accomodation details, here is all you need to know

Mahakumbh, a landmark event not only for spiritual gatherings but is set to be a platform for global tourism. To celebrate this momentous occasion, the Ministry of Tourism, Government of India, is rolling out several initiatives aimed at boosting both domestic and international tourism.

The Maha Kumbh is one of the largest and most significant religious congregations in the world, held every 12 years at one of four locations in India.

The Mahakumbh 2025, which is Poorna Kumbh is taking place in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, from January 13 to February 26, 2025.


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This mega event, expected to attract millions of devotees, tourists, and pilgrims from across the world offers a unique opportunity to showcase India's cultural, spiritual heritage and tourism potential.

Mahakumbh 2025 Details: Here are key details to know:

What are dates for Mahakumbh's shahi snan?

• 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)

Do's and Don'ts to follow:

List of Do's

• Please check on the website for movement plan, accommodation, key event dates etc. and download the mobile app
• Travel Light and carry medicines if advised by the doctor
• Awareness of the facilities like Hospitals, Food, and Emergency Services etc.
• Know emergency contact numbers
• Use only the Bathing areas/Ghats that are authorized by the Mela administration
• Use toilets and urinals available
• Use dustbins for disposal of Waste
• Use signage for way finding
• Use parking spots for parking of vehicles and follow traffic rules
• Inform the Police or Mela Administration if any unidentified or suspicious object is found
• Follow the rules, regulations and instructions given through the Public Addressal System or any other mode
• Cooperate with the Departments involved in organizing the Mela
• Be attentive towards your belongings and Use Lost & Found Centres for the loss of beloved and belongings
• While making any travel plans, include enough buffer time

List of Don'ts:

• Avoid carrying valuables, unnecessary food and clothing
• Don’t trust strangers, careful at eating at unauthorised places
• Don’t attract unnecessary conflicts by provoking peers
• Don’t venture into the river beyond permissible limits
• Don’t pollute the rivers by using soaps, detergents for cleaning/washing purpose or by throwing Pujan Samagri
• Don’t be in crowded places if suffering from a contagious disease
• Don’t use plastic bags in the city and mela area during the Maha Kumbh Mela
• Don’t defecate in the open

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Kumbh Mela accomodation options

The Ministry of Tourism has collaborated with key tourism stakeholders like the Uttar Pradesh State Tourism Development Corporation (UPSTDC), IRCTC, and ITDC to offer a range of curated tour packages and luxury accommodation options.

ITDC has set up 80 Luxury accommodations at Tent City, Prayagraj, while IRCTC is also providing Luxury Tents to accommodate the influx of pilgrims and tourists. These packages will be available in a digital brochure, which has been widely circulated to Indian Missions and India Tourism Offices for greater amplification.

Additionally, tent cities at the Maha Kumbh Mela provide accommodations near the Triveni Sangam, ranging from basic tents to luxurious setups with private amenities. "Staying here offers tourists easy access to rituals, sacred baths, and spiritual events, along with the chance to immerse in the festival’s vibrant atmosphere and cultural diversity," said government's website.

What is difference between Kumbh and Mahakumbh mela?

The Maha Kumbh Mela is held once every 12 years, marking the completion of 12 cycles of the 12-year Kumbh Mela. According to devotees, taking a holy dip at the confluence of the Ganga, Yamuna, and Saraswati rivers during this sacred period enhances spiritual power and aids in attaining salvation. In contrast, the Kumbh Mela is celebrated every three years, rotating among four locations: Haridwar, Ujjain, Nashik, and Prayagraj. While the scale of this event is smaller compared to the Maha Kumbh and Ardh Kumbh, it remains significant.

Here is official website of the government for every query on Mahakumbh mela: https://kumbh.gov.in/