Mahakumbh 2025: Note these auspicious dates for Shahi Snan and other important rituals

The Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj, a large spiritual gathering that occurs every 12 years, will commence in January 2025. It is one of the world's largest human congregations, with strong roots in Hindu mythology and culture. The Maha Kumbh Mela, which occurs every 12 years, is especially significant this year because it symbolises the reappearance of rare cosmic alignments that have not occurred in 144 years, as suggested by experts in online reports.?

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This rare convergence makes the forthcoming Maha Kumbh Mela extremely powerful, auspicious, and sacred.

The major ritual of Kumbh, or Maha Kumbh, is snan (ritual bathing), which represents cleaning or purification. Pilgrims gather to the Triveni Sangam—the confluence of the Ganga, Yamuna, and the mythological Saraswati rivers—for a sacred bath that is said to wash sins and bring emancipation.?

The Maha Kumbh, in particular, is said to provide a cosmic-scale link with the holy, making it an exceptional opportunity for spiritual rebirth.?

Here are the important bathing days to keep in your calendar:?

• Paush Purnima (January 13, 2025): This is the unofficial commencement of the Mela, which begins the season of rigorous spiritual activities known as Kalpavas.?
• Makar Sankranti (January 14, 2025): The first Shahi Snan (Royal Bath) day. This day commemorates the sun's northward trek and the beginning of the harvest season.?

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• Mauni Amavasya (January 29, 2025): The second Shahi Snan, considered the most auspicious day for a dip, attracts the most numbers.?
• Basant Panchami (3 February 2025): The third Shahi Snan, which marks the seasonal transition, is observed with brilliant yellow apparel and prayers.?
• Achla Saptami (February 4, 2025): Another important bathing day with spiritual significance.
• Maghi Purnima (12 February 2025): A day for honouring divine blessings at the Sangam.?
• Maha Shivratri (February 26, 2025): The final significant bathing day, devoted to Lord Shiva and representing spiritual fulfilment.

Each day is significant in its own right, but the Shahi Snans are particularly noteworthy because they involve huge processions by ascetics and saints.?

Also read:?Mahakumbh Mela 2025: 10 important facts you need to know as Maha Kumbh begins today

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