Kumbh Mela is one of the biggest and most revered religious fairs for Hindus across the globe. It is celebrated in four holy places in India: Prayagraj, Haridwar, Nashik, and Ujjain. Devotees take a bath in the river, which is also known as Shahi Snan. These baths in holy waters are thought to cleanse one’s transgression and provide release from the cycle of death and rebirth.
Let’s know the completed and unfinished Shahi Snans, the end of Kumbh Mela 2025, and the schedule of Kumbh Mela after 2025.
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How Many Shahi Snan Have Been Done and When?
The following Shahi Snans have been held till January 31, 2025:
Paush Purnima (January 13, 2025):
The religious bathing festival Maha Kumbh Mela begins this day. The first bathers came to dip themselves in water, thus following religious traditions for the rest of the days.
Makar Sankranti (January 14, 2025):
The first Royal Bath, Makar Sankranti, indicates the sun calendar’s change into Capricorn. It is celebrated greatly, and millions were involved in the washing process to seek blessings and feel reborn spiritually.
Mauni Amavasya (January 29, 2025):
Also known as the second royal bathing ceremony, on Mauni Amavasya, people must remain silent all day long, and those who wish to take a holy dip must be mute till the evening. This occasion conveys the notion that maintaining verbal and physical silence and bathing in water cause an upliftment of spiritual aptitude and wash away sins of previous wrongdoings.
How Many Shahi Snan Are Pending?
Shahi Snans, which are the highly awaited days, are as follows:
Basant Panchami (February 3, 2025):
Third Royal Bath It is on February 3, 2025, this fall, during the festival of Basant Panchami, the spring festival. People will come to have a bath and celebrate a new life cycle, expecting new opportunities and changes in life.
Maghi Purnima (February 12, 2025):
Another significant bathing day will be during the whole moon night. According to the religious beliefs performed on Maghi Purnima, it is effective to bathe that day.
Maha Shivratri (February 26, 2025):
This festival occurs on the concluding day of the Maha Kumbh Mela and is especially associated with Lord Shiva. Activities to be followed include fumigation, washing and anointing the statue, and showering blessings on the god for a healthy life and freedom from birth and death.
When Will the Kumbh Mela End?
The Maha Kumbh Mela 2025 in Prayagraj will be completed on February 26, 2025, on Maha Shivratri. This is the last occasion for the royal bath at the Triveni Sangam, a holy riverside. In shrines, millions of devotees will take baths to perform the rituals to attain spiritual cleanness. After 40-plus days of religious occasions, the final event will be held, waiting for the next round at different temples.
After 2025, When and Where Will the Next Kumbh Mela Take Place?
The Kumbh Mela will take place in four locations in India and has recurred for 12 years. Here is the list of future Kumbh Melas other than those which will take place after 2025:
Upcoming Kumbh Mela Events
| Year | Location | Sacred River |
| 2028 | Haridwar | Ganga |
| 2030 | Prayagraj (Allahabad) | Ganga, Yamuna, Saraswati |
| 2033 | Nashik | Godavari |
Conclusion
The Kumbh Mela 2025 has witnessed three Shahi Snans so far, and 3 more Snans are scheduled to be concluded on February 26, 2025. It may only happen once in a lifetime, but one can reclaim the divine’s energy and taste Hindu culture.
Those who could not go through 2025 can plan for Haridwar Kumbh Mela 2028, Nashik 2033, and Maha Kumbh 2036 under Haridwar.
These future Kumbh Melas will again create newer spiritual awakenings so that devotees appear to have the opportunity of purification and blessing.
