Shahi Snan (Bathing Dates) of Maha Kumbh 2025 in Prayagraj (Allahabad)

Shahi Snan (Bathing Ritual in Maha Kumbh Mela) is the most important aspect of Kumbh Mela in India . On 3 Shahi Snan dates millions of devotees, pilgrims, tourists and other enthusiasts take part in auspicious Bathing Ceremony.

Find here Shahi Snan Dates/ Bathing Ceremony Dates, Schedule & Timing of Maha Kumbh 2025.

When to Bath? Shahi Snan Timings for the Kumbh Mela

Shahi Snan takes place at 4:00 AM

Maha Kumbh 2025 How Many Shahi Snan Will There Be?

Date	Shahi Snan	Occasion
14 January, 2025	1st Shahi Snan	Makar Sankranti
29 January, 2025	2nd Shahi Snan (Main Bathing Ceremony)	Mauni Amavasya
03 February, 2025	Mauni Amavasya (Main Royal Bath-2nd Shahi Snan)	Vasant Panchami

Important Festivals of Maha Kumbh 2025
13 January, 2025	Paush Purnima
12 February, 2025	Maghi Purnima
26 February, 2025	Maha Shivratri

There are 3 occasions on which Shahi Snan Takes place in Kumbh Mela.

What is centre of Attraction in Shahi Snan at Kumbh Mela?

Shahi Snan by Akhada Sadhu like Niranjani Akhara and Juna Akhada is the centre of attraction in Kumbh Mela . Naked Saints (Naga Sadhu) with their bodies smeared with ash take part in Akhada procession. Saints are given preference over common people.

What is belief behind Shahi Snan in Kumbh Mela?

It is believed that when Garuda was carrying Immortal Nectar (Amrita) which was churned out from Kshir Sagar, fell at 4 places of Kumbh Mela from the pitcher.

So, these places have immense importance and carry the value of immortality by removing sins.

Shahi Snan or Ceremonial Bath in Rivers on Auspicious time is a way to get rid of sins and attain Moksha as per belief of Hinduism .

Why Shahi Snan is so special?

Shahi Snan is a ritual carrying great faith and devotion of Hindu devotees. It is a symbolic ritual and has mythological significance. Shahi Snan makes Kumbh Mela Intangible Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO .