What is Kumbh Mela and why is it celebrated?
According to Hindu mythology, Kumbh Mela is celebrated in memory of the drops of Amrit Kalash that fell during Samudra Manthan. It is believed that bathing at these places leads to salvation. It is believed that during Samudra Manthan, the Gods ran to save Amrit Kalash from the demons and while running away, some drops of Amrit fell in Haridwar, Prayagraj, Ujjain, and Nashik. These four places were considered holy and Kumbh Mela started being organized at these places. You will be surprised to know that according to Hindu mythology, one day of the Gods is equal to twelve years of a human and that is why Maha Kumbh Mela is celebrated at an interval of 12 years.
About Kumbh Mela 2025
It is believed that the Kumbh Mela of 2025 is being held after 144 years. That is why this year’s Kumbh Mela is even more special. The Maha Kumbh Mela, which is being held after 144 years, started on 13 January, 2025 and will end on 26 February, 2025 on the day of Mahashivratri. This fair was held at the Triveni Sangam of Prayagraj.
What are the preparations for Kumbh Mela from the government’s side?
The administration is trying to ensure that the devotees who have come to Maha Kumbh do not face any kind of problem. For this, the administration has made strong preparations. The administration has made foolproof preparations to deal with any apprehensions. The administration has made solid arrangements to keep crores of devotees safe in any emergency. The government had made many preparations for the Maha Kumbh fair. These included arrangements like security, traffic, medical facilities, and tracking of lost people. Suspects were identified with the help of cameras equipped with AI technology. A large number of security personnel were deployed on the ground. Police personnel were deployed at every nook and corner. Stalls were removed from the middle of the road and people were given space to walk. A traffic plan has been made to ensure safe evacuation of devotees.
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Who all came to the Kumbh Mela?
It is estimated that 40 crore people will come to Kumbh Mela, more than 53 crore people have already come to Sangam and taken a bath there. Apart from this, during Mahakumbh 2025, many VIPs participated in holy bath and religious events at Sangam in Prayagraj. On 6 February 2025, Union Minister of State for Social Justice and Empowerment Ramdas Athawale, Tripura Governor Indrasen Reddy, Bihar Governor Arif Mohammad Khan, Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini, and Arunachal Pradesh Rural Development Minister Ojing Tasing marked their presence at Mahakumbh. On 19 February 2025, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, Union Textile Minister Giriraj Singh, Union Minister Jitan Ram Manjhi, Uttar Pradesh Minister of State Narendra Kashyap, and Punjab Government Cabinet Minister Sunil Gupta took a Sangam bath at Mahakumbh. Apart from this, Seema Naqvi, wife of senior BJP leader Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi, and her family also took a dip in the Sangam at the Maha Kumbh and received blessings from the saints. During Maha Kumbh 2025, many eminent personalities took part in the holy dip and religious events at the Sangam in Prayagraj. These included Union ministers, governors, chief ministers, and other prominent leaders who marked their presence at the Maha Kumbh. During Maha Kumbh 2025, many prominent personalities from the film industry also marked their presence. Recently, actor Vivek Oberoi attended the Maha Kumbh with his family.
The tragedy of Maha Kumbh 2025
During Maha Kumbh 2025, some unfortunate incidents have come to light. On the day of Mauni Amavasya on January 29, a stampede occurred due to the huge crowd at the Sangam area, in which several people died and many were injured.
Who lost what and who gained what ?
In this Mahakumbh, some people have gone crazy. Some people are going viral by making reels and some by selling tea. In this Kumbh Mela, people are earning money by selling things at random. During this time, many people went viral on the internet, one of them is Kate Wale Baba. Kante Wale Baba aka Ramesh Kumar Manjhi, popularly known as ‘Kante Wale Baba’, is famous for doing penance by sitting on a bed of thorns on his body. In a viral video, his argument with a woman brought him even more into the limelight. Annaj Wale Baba aka Amarjeet, popularly known as ‘Annaj Wale Baba’, is known for his unique art of growing grains on his head, which became a center of attraction for visitors in Mahakumbh. Apart from this, there is another baba who is very much in news in India, you must have heard his name. He is IITian baba aka Abhay Singh. ITIan Baba, whose real name is Abhay Singh, has recently come into the limelight due to his unique story and controversies in Maha Kumbh 2025. Abhay Singh, who studied Aerospace Engineering from IIT Bombay, left the life of a normal engineer and adopted the path of sanyaas. Abhay Singh was a promising student who graduated from the prestigious Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bombay. After getting higher education, he also worked in the corporate world for some time. But the pursuit of spirituality led him to take a different path. Leaving his career, he became a sanyasi and joined Juna Akhara. Finally what was the thing that brought IITian Baba aka Abhay Singh into the limelight – First his photos and videos went viral on social media, in which he was seen in the guise of a sadhu. However, along with his fame, controversies also came to the fore. Juna Akhara expelled him from the Akhara due to some disciplinary reasons. There were many discussions about this decision, and Baba Abhay Singh also gave his reaction to it.
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Apart from these, there is a girl who is becoming quite viral. A young woman selling garlands at Maha Kumbh, who came to be known as ‘Monalisa’ on the internet, became viral because of her smile and blue eyes. Later, her father sent her home. Well, these are the people who have become internet sensations due to Kumbh.
Apart from this, there has also been a sad incident in the Kumbh Mela, to which I have my full condolence.The Maha Kumbh Mela, which is considered to be the biggest confluence of faith and spirituality, attracts millions of devotees every time. But sometimes this divine event comes under the shadow of tragic events, when hundreds of people lose their lives. Maha Kumbh 2025 also witnessed some such incidents, which put countless families in immense sorrow. Every person comes to Maha Kumbh with a desire to take a holy bath and attain salvation, but some people never return from this journey. This time too, tragic stories of separation from loved ones were heard everywhere. Some parents had lost their child, while some saw their spouse for the last time in Maha Kumbh.
Conclusion
A grand confluence of faith, spirituality and tradition, Maha Kumbh Mela 2025 once again showcased its profound significance in Hindu culture. Millions of devotees gathered at the sacred Triveni Sangam, seeking purification, salvation and divine blessings. The presence of dignitaries, saints and seekers from all walks of life highlighted the universal appeal of this divine event.
However, amid the spiritual grandeur, the Mela also witnessed moments of tragedy, reminding us of the delicate balance between devotion and human vulnerability. Stories of viral sensations, sages and common people reflect the many shades of this spiritual journey—some in search of knowledge, some to gain fame, and others facing life’s unexpected twists and turns.In the end, Maha Kumbh Mela remains a testament to unwavering faith, where millions of people come together in search of something bigger than themselves. Whether through prayers, rituals, or the pure experience of unity, each visitor leaves with a story etched in their soul – a story that will be told for generations to come.
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