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.
