Mahakumbh 2025 In Prayagraj: Schedule, Celebrity Line Up And More

The Mahakumbh Mela 2025 is set to be one of the largest human gatherings in history, with attendance expected to exceed 40 crore. Kicking off early on a Monday, devotees will partake in holy dips at the Sangam—the revered confluence of the Ganga, Yamuna, and the mythical Saraswati—while adhering to strict security measures.

Mahakumbh is considered one of the most significant and largest religious congregations globally, held every 12 years at one of four key locations in India: Prayagraj (formerly Allahabad), Haridwar, Nashik, and Ujjain.

Mahakumbh Mela 2025: Schedule

Let’s take a look at the key bathing dates:

January 13, 2025: Paush Purnima

January 14, 2025: Makar Sankranti (First Shahi Snan)

January 29, 2025: Mauni Amavasya (Second Shahi Snan)

February 3, 2025: Basant Panchami (Third Shahi Snan)

February 12, 2025: Maghi Purnima

February 26, 2025: Mahashivratri (Final Snan)

Celebrity Lineup

A host of Bollywood celebrities and artists are expected to take part in this sacred gathering at Sangam during Mahakumbh 2025. Anticipated attendees include Amitabh Bachchan, Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt, Anup Jalota, Renuka Shahane, Ashutosh Rana, Ravi Kishan, Manoj Tiwari, Akshara Singh, and Rakhi Sawant.

Expected Performances

The Mahakumbh 2025 will showcase an array of cultural events and performances. Renowned singer Shankar Mahadevan will inaugurate the festivities on February 16, with Mohit Chauhan bringing the curtain down on February 24. The lineup also features names like Anup Jalota, Kailash Kher, Shaan Mukherjee, Hariharan, Kavita Krishnamurthy, Kavita Seth, and Maithili Thakur, who will perform at the Ganga Pandal. Additionally, folk artist Malini Awasthi will add her unique touch to this congregational spiritual event.

Moreover, esteemed classical performers such as Dr. L. Subramaniam, Bickram Ghosh, and Rishab Rikhiram Sharma, along with acclaimed dancers like Shovana Narayan, are slated to grace the occasion.