How to Perform ‘Kumbh Snan’ at Home?

The MahaKumbh Mela 2025 is scheduled to take place in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, India. It is set to begin on 13 Jan 2025  with the Paush Purnima Snan and will conclude on 26 Feb 2025 with Maha Shivratri.

This significant  and grand Hindu festival, held every 12 years, attracts millions of devotees seeking spiritual cleansing through ritual bathing at the Triveni Sangam—the confluence of the Ganga, Yamuna, and the mystical and transcendtal   Saraswati rivers.

 

Key Bathing Dates:

The MahaKumbh Mela includes six significant bathing days which are: three royal baths (Shahi Snan) and three main baths. While bathing on any day during the Kumbh is considered virtuous, the Shahi Snan days hold special spiritual importance.

 

The key dates for 2025 are:

  • 13 Jan 2025 (Paush Purnima): This day unofficially inaugurates the Maha Kumbh Mela and marks the beginning of Kalpvasa, a period of intense spiritual practice observed by pilgrims.
  • 14 Jan 2025 (Makar Sankranti – Shahi Snan): Makar Sankranti signifies the sun’s transition in the Hindu calendar and marks the start of charitable activities at the Kumbh Mela.
  • 29 Jan 2025 (Mauni Amavasya – Shahi Snan): This day is considered highly auspicious due to favorable celestial alignments, ideal for a sacred bath in the holy river.
  • 3 Feb 2025 (Basant Panchami – Shahi Snan): Basant Panchami celebrates the arrival of spring and honors Goddess Saraswati. Devotees take a holy dip and wear vibrant yellow attire.
  • 12 Feb 2025 (Maghi Purnima): This day marks the conclusion of a month-long period of austerity for sages, with a holy dip believed to bring immense spiritual benefits.
  • 26 Feb 2025 (MahaShivaratri): The final day of the Maha Kumbh coincides with Mahashivaratri, commemorating Lord Shiva’s marriage and offering a unique opportunity for spiritual growth.

These dates are considered highly auspicious for taking a holy dip, believed to purify the soul and absolve sins.

 

How to Perform ‘Kumbh Snan’ at Home

Not everybody can go to Mahakumbh at Triveni at Pryagraj, India  Here is a Ritual for having Kumbh Snan at your home.

  1. Preparation:
    • Wake up early and clean the bathing area.
    • Mix Ganga Jal  to water collected from two separate sources. (e.g. Ganga jal, Tap water and bottled water) Pray to God that you are at Triveni having bath with water from Ganga, Yamuna and Saraswati rivers
    • Light a diya and incense to create a sacred atmosphere.

 

  1. Invoke Sacred Rivers:
  • Chant the mantra:

गङ्गे च यमुने चैव गोदावरी सरस्वति।

नर्मदे सिन्धु कावेरी जलऽस्मिन्सन्निधिं कुरु॥

(Gange cha Yamune chaiva Godavari Saraswati, Narmade Sindhu Kaveri jala’smin sannidhim kuru)

  • Pray to the Sun God and other deities for blessings.

 

  1. Sacred Bath: Pour water over yourself using a copper or brass pot, while chanting “Om Namo Narayanaya” or “Om Namah Shivaya.”

 

  1. Post-Snan:
  • Wear fresh clothes and perform a small aarti.
  • Offer charity and share Prasad as part of the ritual.

This simplified process helps you connect spiritually with the essence of Kumbh Snan from home.

 

Regards

Ravinder Grover

 

 

 

Ravinder Grover

For FREE Astrology Alerts, register at  +64 21 774 724

Disclaimer: ‘Without Prejudice’. I offer my insight to astrology solely based on my learnings of astrology principles and techniques, some of which I learned from the Sages of the highest order. These predictions are offered for guidance purposes only. I offer absolutely no guarantee on my calculations and analysis. These predictions are not intended to harm anyone by any means. I expressly disclaim all warranties, implied or contingent, for making use of these predictions, for incurring any loss, loss of profit, or in any manner. No notice or advice from anyone  will create any liability whatsoever