Mahakumbh 2025 To See Visitors More Than Population In 41 Nations During Amrit Snaan
The Maha Kumbh Mela, a grand Hindu religious gathering, scheduled from January 13 to February 26, 2025, in Prayagraj, expects over 45 crore visitors, including international tourists.
The Maha Kumbh Mela, one of the world's largest religious gatherings, is a grand celebration that attracts millions of devotees from around the world. The 45 days of the grand celebration are organised at a scale seen nowhere else on Earth. Scheduled to take place in Prayagraj from January 13 to February 26, 2025, this event is steeped in rich mythology and tradition. The entire event will feature six royal bathing rituals.
Record-Breaking Numbers
What makes it awe-inspiring is the sheer number of visitors who congregate at one place. So far the record at any Kumbh Mela was that of 2019 Ardh Kumbh Mela when the event saw nearly 25 crore visitors, including 25 lakh international visitors. However, the state is gearing up for a record-shattering 45 crore visitors to the Maha Kumbh Mela 2025.
According to the Maha Kumbh 2025 authorities, the event will see the most visitors for the three days before and after the Amrit Snaan (royal bathing festival) on Mauni Amavasya to be observed on January 29, 2025. They said the Maha Kumbh Mela is likely to see over 6.5 crore visitors during these three days, which is more than the population of at least 41 nations.
Reports suggest that around 3,00,000 to 4,00,000 international tourists may visit the Kumbh Mela. Luxurious accommodations at the ISKCON temple in Prayagraj are witnessing high demand among foreign visitors. Tourists from diverse regions, including Muslim-majority countries like the UAE and Bahrain, as well as nations like the US, UK, and France, have shown keen interest in attending the event.
Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has personally inspected the arrangements to ensure a seamless experience for attendees.
Why is Maha Kumbh Mela Celebrated?
The origins of the Kumbh Mela lie in ancient Hindu mythology, specifically the Samudra Manthan or the churning of the ocean, as narrated in the Vishnu Puran in Hinduism. According to legend, during this cosmic event, an elixir of immortality (Amrit) was produced. To protect it from falling into the hands of demons, Lord Vishnu snatched the pot containing the nectar and flew away.
In the process, drops of this Amrit fell at four sacred locations: Haridwar, Ujjain, Nashik, and Prayagraj. The Kumbh Mela is celebrated at these sites to commemorate this celestial occurrence and is believed to cleanse participants of their sins, offering them a path to spiritual liberation or moksh.
The Maha Kumbh Mela is organised every 12 years at each of its four locations, with Prayagraj being the site for the grandest gathering during this cycle. Each site hosts its own Kumbh Mela every three years, but the Maha Kumbh at Prayagraj is particularly significant due to its historical and spiritual importance.
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