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In Prayagraj, as the word Kumbh enters ones ears the picturesque vision of Triveni Sangam, the sacred confluence of the Ganga, the Yamuna and the mystical Saraswati flashes in the minds of people. At the sacred confluence huge multitudes move like waves in the ocean filled with sense of devotion.
The Prayag Kumbh Mela, also known as Allahabad Kumbh Mela, is a mela, or religious gathering, associated with Hinduism and held in the city of Prayagraj, India, at the Triveni Sangam, the confluence of the Ganges, the Yamuna, and the mythical Sarasvati river. [1] .
For the 2019 Prayagraj Kumbh Mela, the Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath announced that the Ardh Kumbh Mela (organised every 6 years) will simply be known as "Kumbh Mela", and the Kumbh Mela (organised every 12 years) will be known as "Maha Kumbh Mela" ("Great Kumbh Mela").
According to the Georgian Hindu Calendar, the next Maha Kumbh will occur in Prayagraj in 2025. It will begin on Makar Sankranti, which falls on January 13 or 14, and ends after the Maha Shiv Ratri festival.
4 days ago · Overview – Kumbh Mela Photography Tour Join us for an exclusive photo tour capturing the world’s largest religious gathering, the Maha Kumbh Mela, in Prayagraj. This unique opportunity allows photographers to immerse themselves in the vibrant rituals, colourful ceremonies, and...
Jun 7, 2024 · The Maha Kumbh Mela is the largest religious congregation in India, attended by millions. The over month-long fair is marked by the construction of a massive tented township, complete with cottages, huts, platforms, civic facilities, administrative and security measures.
Jul 15, 2022 · The Maha Kumbh Mela is held four times over 12 years in rotation between four Hindu pilgrimage sites along four rivers, including the Ganga in Haridwar, the Godavari in Nashik, the Shipra in Ujjain, and the confluence of the Ganges, the Yamuna, and the legendary Saraswati in Prayagraj.
