Maha Kumbh 2025: World's Largest Religious Gathering
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21 Dec 2024
Maha Kumbh 2025 will be held from January 13 to February 26 at Prayagraj
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Over 40-45 crore devotees are expected to attend the event at Triveni Sangam
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The Maha Kumbh Mela, rooted in Hindu mythology, is the world's largest public gathering
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The event includes saints, sadhus, pilgrims, and kalpvasis seeking salvation through holy river dips
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The Kumbh Mela rotates among four locations-Haridwar, Ujjain, Nashik, and Prayagraj-over the course of twelve years
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Devotees believe the rivers are blessed by nectar drops from the Samudra Manthana (ocean churning)
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Thirteen recognized Akharas, including Juna and Niranjani, represent various monastic orders at the Mela
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Six major bathing dates include Paush Purnima, Makar Sankranti, Mauni Amavasya, and Mahashivratri
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Peshwai and Nagar Pravesh ceremonies showcase Akharas' traditions with elephants, horses, and weapons
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Kalpavas, practiced by devotees, involves renouncing worldly pleasures for spiritual growth at the Sangam
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