Top Things to Do at the Mahakumbh ­Mela 2025, By: NEETA SHARMA

In India, Mahakumbh Mela is one of the biggest cultural events or festivals that hosts people worldwide. This is a religious event and also represents the wonderful mixture of culture, history, as well as tradition. The Mahakumbh Mela is held every 12 years and this year 2025 it is being hosted from January 13 to February 26 by Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh state of India. Also, this is Mahakumbh, as it occurs after 144 years, and the completion of 12 kumbhs is 12 years' duration. For attending the Mahakumbh Mela it is expected that millions of tourists and devotees will visit Prayagraj. So, are you or your loved ones planning to go to the Mahakumbh Mela? If yes, then this article is for you. Below we are giving you the details of top things to do at the Mahakumbh ­Mela 2025.

List of top things to do at the Mahakumbh ­Mela 2025, Prayagraj

• At Triveni Sangam take a holy dip

At the Mahakumbh Mela taking a holy dip at Triveni Sangam is the most important activity that you must do. Triveni Sangam is the confluence of the three holy rivers, the Ganges, the Yamuna, and the Saraswati River. This Sangam is located at Prayag and the confluence of the three rivers is given the name Triveni (Hindi language). Moreover, within these days some particular days are super-propitious, and it is thought that the holy dip in Triveni Sangam washes away all our sins.

• See the Shahi Snan

One of the great events of the Mahakumbh Mela is Shahi Snan. Shahi Snan in English means royal bath and various Akharas and Naga Sadhus march together to the Sangam in energetic convoy. All the saints are adorned in ash and saffron robes and all over the Triveni Sangam there are sounds of traditional music and chants.

• Visit Akharas

In the Mahakumbh Mela numerous official Akharas also take part and have several branches as well. In addition to this, many other spiritual organizations, sadhu, and community groups of renunciates participate with great joy.

• Witness the Ganga Aarti

At the Prayagraj Ganga aarti is very famous all over the year. But during the mahakumbh, you must not miss it as it is a fascinating thing to watch. The synchronized movement of the priests, the ear-soothing sounds of bells, and the diyas in the devotee's hand make a divine atmosphere that you remember all over your life. Additionally, the best places where you can witness the Ganga Aarti are Dashashwamedh Ghat and Sangam Ghat.

• Meet the Naga Sadhus and enjoy cultural performances

The Mahakumbh Mela is also famous because of Naga Sadus as they are an exotic symbol of the whole event. You can interact with them and observe their distinctive practices and rituals. There are also many cultural performances that you can enjoy like folk dances, devotional songs, storytelling sessions, and many more. In many akharas, you can also enjoy bhajans and naam japs.

• Shop for handicrafts, Enjoy traditional food

If you are the one who loves Indian food then at the Mahakumbh Mela you can try it. There are many traditional foods options such as kachori-sabzi, jalebi, pakodas, kachoris, samosa, and others. Apart from this, you can also buy various handicrafts, religious artifacts, handmade jewelry, traditional clothes, herbs, ayurvedic medicines, etc. However, people are very much interested in purchasing Tulsi Mala, Ashtadhatu Rings, Rudraksha Malas, Kamal Mala, brass items, pooja items, and traditional bangles.

Final Words:

So, Mahakumbh Mela is one of those events that mesmerized people all over the world. In addition to the Indians, tourists from various parts of the world come here to witness this magnificent festival. Mahakumbh Mela 2025 is also a paradise for people who are interested in photography. From here, you can capture wonderful sunset, and sunrise views, devotees, rituals, and many more. Hence, we hope that this article will surely help you in knowing the things to do in Mahakumbh Mela 2025.