The Kumbh Mela is a significant Hindu festival which is held every 12 years rotating between 4 sacred locations.
This Mahakumbh mela of 2025 is a rare yet the most auspicious of all Kumbh gatherings. It occurs once in every 144 years in Prayagraj.
The timing of the Maha Kumbh is set based on astronomical alignments of the Sun, the Moon and Jupiter.
It is believed that during a battle between Gods and demons, some drops of the Amrit or the nectar of immortality spilled at 4 locations marking these sites sacred.
Taking a dip in the holy river during the Maha Kumbh is believed to have the power to rinse away all the sins and lead a path towards salvation (moksha).
To participate in this holy event, not only pilgrims or believers but also international visitors come from diverse backgrounds to witness it.
To accommodate and manage the massive crowd, the city is temporarily equipped with a wide range of arrangements right from the hospitals, sanitation facilities, and security.