Do you know when and why Kumbh Mela is held in Haridwar? If not then definitely read this news

This time Mahakumbh 2025 is being organized in Prayagraj. It is the biggest religious festival of Hinduism, which will start with Paush Purnima Snan on 13 January 2025 and end with Mahashivratri Snan on 26 February 2025. But do you know when Kumbh Mela is organized in Haridwar and what is its significance? Let us understand it in simple language.

Kumbh Mela is a festival of Hindu religion, which is considered to be the largest religious event in the world. This fair is organized at four places – Prayagraj (Allahabad), Haridwar, Ujjain and Nashik. This fair is organized once in 12 years at each place. It is believed that by bathing in the holy rivers during this fair, all sins are destroyed and the person attains salvation.

According to the legend, when the ocean was churned between the gods and demons, there was a tussle over the nectar pot. During this period, drops of nectar fell at 12 places, out of which 4 places are on Earth –

Prayagraj – Confluence of Ganga, Yamuna and Saraswati, Haridwar – River Ganga, Ujjain – Shipra River and Nashik – Godavari River. It is believed that by bathing in these rivers, a person becomes free from sins and earns virtue.

Kumbh Mela is held in Haridwar once every 12 years. This happens when Jupiter is situated in Aquarius and Sun is in Aries. According to astrological calculations, the next Kumbh Mela in Haridwar will be held in 2033. Last time Kumbh Mela was organized in Haridwar in 2021, in which crores of devotees came to take bath in the river Ganga.

When and where the Kumbh Mela will be held is based on astrological calculations:

Haridwar: When Sun is in Aries and Jupiter is in Aquarius.

Prayagraj: When Sun is in Capricorn and Jupiter is in Taurus.

Nashik: When Jupiter enters Leo.

Ujjain: When Sun is in Aries and Jupiter is in Leo.

Maha Kumbh Mela is not just a religious event, but a celebration of spiritual purification and social unity. Devotees coming here take bath in the holy rivers.

All sins are destroyed. The soul attains peace and salvation. There is physical and mental purification.

This year Mahakumbh is being organized in Prayagraj. Here there is a confluence of Ganga, Yamuna and Saraswati, which is called “Triveni Sangam”. This time lakhs of devotees are expected to attend Kumbh.

Kumbh Mela is organized every 12 years in Haridwar, in which bathing in the river Ganga has special significance. It is not just a religious event, but a confluence of spiritual energy and rituals. If you are not able to go to Prayagraj in the Mahakumbh of 2025, then definitely be a part of the Kumbh Mela to be held in Haridwar in 2033.