The Maha Kumbh Mela 2025 was a grand Hindu pilgrimage festival held in Prayagraj (formerly Allahabad), Uttar Pradesh, India, from January 13 to February 26, spanning 45 days. It took place at the sacred Triveni Sangam, the confluence of the Ganges, Yamuna, and mythical Saraswati rivers, drawing an estimated 400 million devotees for ritual baths believed to grant spiritual purification and moksha (liberation from the cycle of rebirth). This edition marked a rare 144-year astrological alignment of Jupiter, making it especially auspicious. Key bathing dates included Paush Purnima (January 13), Makar Sankranti (January 14), Mauni Amavasya (January 29), and Maha Shivratri (February 26). The event featured akhara processions, sadhu gatherings, and cultural displays, supported by extensive infrastructure like tent cities and special trains.