Mahakumbh Mela 2025 Last Snan: Know The Date, Time, And Significance

The significant religious Hindu festival, Mahakumbh Mela 2025 is nearing its last day. Keep reading to know the date, timing, and significance of the final shahi snan.
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The Maha Kumbh Mela festival started on January 13, 2025, and now the significant Hindi religious festival is nearing its end. The most important part of the festival takes place at the Sangam, where three big rivers meet. This is the Holy location where people gather to take a sacred dip in the water. This festival is important for spiritual reasons, especially the special ‘royal baths’ ritual called Shahi Snan.

Mahakumbh Mela 2025 Last Snan Date And Auspicious Timing

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The Maha Kumbh festival will come to a close on Maha Shivratri day. Maha Shivratri falls on the 14th day of the dark fortnight in the month of Falgun. This year, it starts on February 26th at 11:08 am and ends on February 27th at 8:54 am. So, the Maha Kumbh will wrap up on February 26th, and devotees will take their final holy dip on the same day.

Auspicious Timing:

Brahma Muhurta: From 05:09 am to 06:59 am
Twilight time: From 6:16 pm to 6:42 pm
Nishita Muhurta: From 12:09 am to 12:59 am

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Significance of Maha Kumbh Mela

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Prayagraj, formerly known as Allahabad, is a highly spiritual place, credit goes to its rich mythology and unique geography. It's home to the sacred Triveni Sangam, where the three rivers including Ganga, Yamuna, and mythical Saraswati meet. This site is considered one of the holiest in Hinduism. The Kumbh Mela takes place every 12 years, following the alignment of the Sun, Moon, and Jupiter in the celestial calendar.

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The 2025 Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj is a rare and special event that happens only once every 144 years. This unique timing is believed to make it an extra auspicious time for prayers and rituals. Millions of pilgrims gather to take a sacred dip in the rivers, seeking spiritual cleansing and enlightenment. But the Kumbh Mela is more than just a religious event - it's a celebration of India's vibrant culture, bringing together people from all walks of life in a joyous festival of faith, devotion, and unity.

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