Devotees from all over the world have congregated here at Prayagraj for the Maha Kumbh Mela 2025, one of the world’s most spectacular spiritual events. This large festival is held once in 12 years, which attracts millions of pilgrims to the site of the holy confluence of the Ganga, Yamuna, and Saraswati rivers seeking moksha and purification from sins. The Mela began on January 13 and will go on till February 26.

A devotee from Austria shared her deep spiritual connection to the festival, saying, “I feel so blessed and honored to be here, to share this moment of pure consciousness with all these people here. It’s just amazing, and I feel so light inside. The vibration here makes us enter higher frequencies. It’s really beautiful.”

Commenting on the event’s organization, she added, “The organisation is actually really good. It’s overwhelming since there’s so many people and still it is so peaceful. The crowd is super huge but the feeling of being here is very good. I feel shanti. I respect all the cultures and religions that every religion has their own language and right to exist in a way, as long as we see the essence of the human being and respect the essence of every single person.”

Another German devotee spoke about the emotional experience saying, “I don’t like it (Maha Kumbh) because I love it. I feel very special and honoured to be here because this is a very special place and a special occasion. I feel blessed. I took a holy dip on Mauni Amavasya. I call myself a Hindu – I believe it is connected to the spiritual world, to ancient wisdom, and also to collective consciousness.”

As the Mela continues, devotees are going to take part in all key spiritual rituals and celebrations that include Basant Panchami on February 3, Maghi Purnima on February 12, and Maha Shivaratri on February 26.