Spiritual Science Research Foundation

Bridging the known and unknown worlds

THE MAHAKUMBH
(KUMBH MELA) 2025

Spirituality Beyond Borders:
Discover the world's
largest spiritual gathering

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Join SSRF on our journey to explore and share spiritual wisdom from this extraordinary event.

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Discover how the River Ganga prepares in the subtle for millions of devotees during the Amrit Snan. Learn about fascinating research by Maharshi Adhyatma Vishwavidyalay in association with the Spiritual Science Research Foundation.


Key Dates

13 JAN

Paush Purnima Snan (Opening Day)

14 JAN

Makar Sankranti Snan (First Amrit Snan)

29 JAN

Mauni Amavasya Snan (Second Amrit Snan)

3 FEB

Basant Panchami Snan (Third Amrit Snan)

12 FEB

Maghi Purnima Snan

26 FEB

Maha Shivratri Snan (Concluding Day)

Key Facts

44
Days

From January 13 to February 26, 2025.

400
Million

Visitors over the course of the festival.

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150,000

Tents have been erected to accommodate pilgrims.

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450,000

New electricity connections have been established.

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150,000

Toilets and urinals have been installed to maintain sanitation.

Activities We're Engaged In

Mahakumbh 2025 will undoubtedly go down in history as the largest spiritual gathering by far in recent times. SSRF is on the ground at the Kumbha Mela throughout January and February 2025 connecting and sharing in seekers’ experiences from all around the world. We want to be a part of their journey at this grand gathering and learn what they experienced from the Amrit Snan (Holy Dip) at the Triveni.

We are also partnering with the Maharishi Adhyatma Vishwavidyalay (MAV) in conducting spiritual research on how this once-in-a-lifetime event is affecting people’s auras and the environment.

We will endeavour to bring the insights gleaned and spiritual research conducted at Mahakumbh 2025 to all our readers.

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Assisting the Maharshi Adhyatma Vishwavidyalay at their Exhibition to promote spiritual research findings to enable us to make better decisions for a better life.

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Conducting spiritual research with MAV using aura & energy scanners to study the effect on peoples' aura, the effect on the Triveni Sangam & the environment.

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Documenting the unique spiritual experiences of attendees from all over the world to share with our seeker community.

Be a Part of Our Spiritual Initiative

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Visit the exhibition of the Maharishi Adhyatma Vishwavidyalay, which is showcasing spiritual research conducted in collaboration with SSRF.

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Tell others about the exhibition.

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If you are a media house, engage with us and help us spread the message about this unique spiritual research using Aura and Energy Scanners about the immense positivity of the Mahakumbh and the Holy Rivers. Publish our documentaries on your platform, news channel, news agency, and publications.

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If you are a University, engage with the Maharishi Adhyatma Vishwavidyalay to

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Attend our spiritual workshops.

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What is Kumbh Mela?

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The Kumbh Mela: A Timeless Spiritual Gathering

Kumbh Mela, the world’s largest spiritual gathering, is deeply rooted in ancient Indian traditions. It is celebrated at four locations in India—Haridwar, Prayagraj, Nashik, and Ujjain—on a rotational basis, depending on astrological alignments.

This particular Mahakumbh is a once-in-a-lifetime event that comes after 144 years due to its unique astrological alignments. This Mahakumbh is a culmination of 12 successive Kumbhs, where each Kumbh takes place every 12 years.

Historical Significance

The term Kumbh comes from the Sanskrit word Kumbha, meaning pitcher. The origins of the Kumbh Mela are linked to the churning of the cosmic ocean (Samudra Manthan) as described in ancient Hindu Scriptures. During this event, drops of the Divine nectar of immortality (Amrit) are said to have fallen at these four locations, sanctifying them as sites of immense Spiritual power bestowing immortality.

The tithi (date as per the Hindu Lunar Calendar) on which the Divine nectar of immortality (Amrit) fell, every 12 years as per astrological combinations, it is believed that the same purity comes in the Holy rivers (Ganga, Yamuna and Saraswati) which bestow Amrit (Divinity and spiritual cleansing). It is believed that when one has a Holy Dip (Amrit Snan) on the specific Tithis (dates), one gets the spiritual benefit of many punya karma (performing many virtuous deeds). As this is a Mahakumbh, a culmination of 12 Poorna (Full) Kumbhs, the spiritual benefit is manifold.

Spiritual Importance

The Kumbh Mela draws millions of pilgrims, Saints, Sages, and seekers from across the world to take a Holy dip in sacred rivers. This act of purification is believed to cleanse sins and facilitate spiritual liberation. The gathering is also a vibrant confluence of spiritual discourses, rituals, and cultural exchanges, fostering universal harmony and understanding.

Sangam is the confluence of the rivers Ganga, Yamuna and the mythical Saraswati in Prayagraj.

Spiritual Importance

UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage

In 2017, the Kumbh Mela was inscribed on UNESCO’s Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. It is recognised for its unparalleled scale, cultural richness, and its role in preserving and transmitting intangible cultural heritage through generations. This distinction celebrates the Mela’s significance as a living tradition that showcases the essence of Indian spirituality and its enduring legacy.

Join us in exploring the profound spiritual essence of the Kumbh Mela and its timeless message of unity.