Maha Kumbh Mela 2025: Maha Shivratri Shahi Snan Date And Timing Inside; Check Rituals For Trayodashi

The Maha Kumbh Mela 2025, which began on January 13, is now approaching its grand conclusion. This historic Hindu festival is celebrated at the sacred Triveni Sangam in Prayagraj, attracting millions of devotees who seek spiritual purification through the ritual bath, known as Snan. The highlight of the festival is the 'Shahi Snan' or royal bath, considered the most auspicious event.

Maha Shivratri 2025: Snan Date And Timings

According to a Money Control report, the Maha Kumbh Mela will conclude on Mahashivratri, which falls on February 26. The auspicious period for the final celebrations begins at 11:08 AM on February 26 and ends at 8:54 AM on February 27. The last Shahi Snan will occur on February 26. The most favourable timings for this holy dip are:

• Brahma Muhurta: 5:09 AM to 6:59 AM
• Twilight Time: 6:16 PM to 6:42 PM
• Nishita Muhurta: 12:09 AM to 12:59 AM (midnight)

Maha Shivratri 2025: Rituals

On the day before the main festival, known as Trayodashi, devotees typically eat only once. On Shivratri day, they begin by bathing and wearing clean clothes. After completing their morning rituals, they take Sankalp, a vow to observe a full-day fast, and will eat again the following day, as per the CNBC TV 18 report.

During the day, devotees focus on self-discipline and seek blessings from Lord Shiva. A key ritual involves conducting the Shivlinga snan with water, milk, saffron, honey, and Ganga water. Worship follows with offerings of diya, incense, bel patra, dhatura fruit, raw rice, milk, curd, sandalwood, and ghee.

Devotees often take a second bath in the evening before performing puja or visiting temples. The Shiva Puja is done at night, and devotees break their fast the next day after bathing. A light sattvik meal is typically enjoyed to conclude the fast, which includes non-cereal foods, fruits, and sweets known as prasad.

During Maha Shivratri, devotees follow strict fasting rules, avoiding grains and legumes, offering coconut water and flowers like kevada and champa, and applying kumkum tilak.

What Is Next?

Beyond its religious significance, the Maha Kumbh Mela is also a grand cultural event, showcasing spiritual discourses, religious processions, and a vibrant assembly of saints and pilgrims from around the world. This gathering unites millions of people, transcending social and regional boundaries.

As Maha Kumbh 2025 draws to a close in Prayagraj, devotees are already looking forward to the next Kumbh Mela, which is set to take place in Nashik, Maharashtra, in 2027.