No visit to the Kumbh Mela is complete without a dip in the sacred waters of the Triveni Sangam, where the Ganges, Yamuna, and the mythical Saraswati rivers meet.

Blinkit has launched a temporary 100 sq ft store at the Mahakumbh Mela in Prayagraj to meet the essential needs of devotees, offering goods for puja, daily necessities, and Triveni Sangam Jal bottles.

Learn about the 8 best places to visit in Prayagraj during the Maha Kumbh Mela 2025, including Triveni Sangam, Anand Bhavan, and many other places of interest.

The Maha Kumbh Mela is a major Hindu festival held every 12 years in Prayagraj, India. It began on January 13, 2025, and will continue until February 26, 2025. This event is expected to attract around 400 million (40 crores) visitors,

Over the coming 45 days, an estimated 400 million Hindus are expected to come together for Maha Kumbh Mela. The festival is held every 12 years but the "Maha" or grand Kumbh Mela takes place only every 144 years, "marking the 12th Kumbh Mela and a special celestial alignment of the sun, moon and Jupiter", said The Guardian.

Over about the next six weeks, Hindu pilgrims will gather at the confluence of three sacred rivers where they will take part in elaborate rituals.