Why Maha Kumbh Mela 2025 is a once-in-144 years gathering
FirstpostThe 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 'Mahants' and 'sadhus' of 'Shri Panch Digambar Ani Akhara', 'Shri Panch Nirmohi Ani Akhara', and 'Shri Panch Nirvani Ani Akhara' take part in the 'Chavni Pravesh', the royal entry procession for Maha Kumbh Mela 2025, towards Sangam in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, January 8, 2025. PTI The Maha Kumbh Mela, the world’s largest religious gathering, has begun in Uttar Pradesh’s Prayagraj from January 13 to February 26. Kumbh Mela vs Maha Kumbh The Kumbh Mela is held every three years with the four locations – Haridwar, Ujjain, Nashik, and Prayagraj – hosting the event on rotation. A Sadhu or a Hindu holy man shows off his fire-blowing skills as he takes part in a religious procession during ‘Peshwai’ for the Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj, January 4, 2025.