Maha Kumbh Mela Bathing Dates 2025: Block Your Calendar

Neha Mewari | Nov 20, 2024

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Paush Purnima: 13 January 2025

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Makar Sankranti: 14 January 2025

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Mauni Amavasya: 29 January 2025

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Basant Panchami: 03 February 2025

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Maghi Purnima: 12 February 2025

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Maha Shivaratri:26 February 2025

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Shahi Snan: Royal Bathing Rituals

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The Sacred Sangam

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