The Government of Uttar Pradesh has announced Prayagraj Kumbh Mela 2019. The UP CM Yogi Adityanath has launched a official website for kumbh.gov.in The portal provides details of the schedule bathing (Shahi Snaan) dates, how to reach Prayagraj / Allahabad, stay and food. More importantly the kumbh.gov.in provides mythological, astrological, social significance of Kumbh Mela along with information on rituals at Kumbh Mela, spiritual gurus.
Kumbh Mela: The Kumbh Mela is very important to Hindus. In Uttar Pradesh it happens at the Triveni Sangam the confluence of riven Ganga, Yamuna and Saraswati. Shahi Snaan of Akharas with chanting of vedic mantras is the important ritual which happens at the Kumbh. Millions of Hindu devotees gather at the Kumbh Mela for the holy dip at the Triveni Sangam. The confluence has the special place as the Maharshi Markandeya in ‘Matsya Purana’ mentioned that the place is specially protected by all the gods. The Kumbh Prayag takes place for 55 days over thousands of acres near the confluence. Kumbh is one of the important pilgrimage in the Hindu traditions.
Prayagraj Kumbh Mela 2019 Official Website / Helpline
kumbh.gov.in / +91 532 2500775, +91 532 2504011
Prayagraj Kumbh Mela 2019 Schedule: Bathing (Shahi Snaan) Dates
- Makar Sankranti: 15th January 2019
- Paush Purnima: 21st January 2019
- Mauni Amavasya: 4th February 2019
- Basant Panchami: 19th February 2019
- Maghi Purnima: 19th February 2019
Kumbh Prayagraj Mela Pradhikaran Mobile App:
- Kumbh Android App: CLICK HERE to download and install Kumbh app
- Kumbh iOS App: CLICK HERE to download and install Kumbh iOS app
Prayag Kumbh Travel & Stay: How to reach Prayagraj / Allahabad & lodging
- Nearest airport, railway station, bus station: Prayagraj
- The Prayagraj city is well connected by air, rail and road network
- The Prayagraj / Allahabad cities has numerous accommodation options such as hotels, resorts and dharamsala, CLICK HERE to find the accommodation options for Kumbh Mela
- Weather: Its a start of the winter during Kumbh 2019. The weather is pleasant through out the day