About

The Maha Kumbh Mela is the oldest and largest gathering of human beings on the planet. More than 1000 Kumbh Mela festivals have happened over the ages. It is a massive Hindu pilgrimage aimed at keeping the spiritual goals in sight for the multitude of seekers who merge into the ocean of humanity and become one. Sanatana Dharma (known in modern times as Hinduism) boasts a glorious history of tens of thousands of years. Hinduism is known for its tenets of religious tolerance and harmony.

The Akhil Bharatiya Akhada Parishad (ABAP) has been organizing the Kumbh Mela in India since time immemorial. It is the apex body of Hinduism, including all the 13 Akhadas (houses of monks) and over 1 million sadhus (spiritual seekers). On October 24, 2015, the previous Kumbh Mela USA was celebrated in a grand fashion in Norwalk, California.

The upcoming Kumbh Mela USA will be celebrated with multiple events, with the grand Amrit Snan on February 2, 2025 near Los Angeles, California.

 

 

Snaan Dates

  • Jan 13th 2025 - Inauguration
    KAILASA USA, 9720 Central Ave, Montclair CA
  • Jan 14th 2025 - Makar Sankranti
    KAILASA USA, 9720 Central Ave, Montclair CA
  • Jan 28th 2025 - Mauni Amavasya
    Shree Pashupatinath & Buddha Mandir, 10843 Kenney St, Norwalk, CA 90650
  • Feb 2nd 2025 - Basant Panchami Grand Snan
    KAILASA USA, 9720 Central Ave, Montclair CA 91763
  • Feb 11th 2025 - Magh Purnia
    Sridarshan & Thri Lokya Temple, Redlands CA
  • Feb 25th 2025 - Maha Shivaratri
    KAILASA USA, 9720 Central Ave, Montclair CA

Sponsors and Organizers

Organizers

  • The Hindu Parliament 
  • Sanatana Hindu Sangha of California
  • Shridarshan & Trilokya Temple, Redlands CA 
  • Pashupathinath & Buddha temple, Norwalk, CA
  • Irvine Mandir
  • Sanatan Dharm Mandir (Hindu temple, Kent, WA)
  • KAILASA LA, Montclair, CA
  • Nithyanandeshwara Hindu Temples
  • Shri Amrit Bhandari
  • Smt Rashmi Shah
  • Shri Ashok Desai
  • Shri Suresh Lohia, Irvine Mandir
  • Shri Bimal Shreshta, President Pashupathinath Temple
  • Shri Abhinav Mehta

 

Participating temples: [if you are a participating temple click here to see what to bring to the event]

  • Durga temple
  • Ganesha Temple, Baldwin park
  • Gayatri Temple, Hawaiin Gardens
  • Pasedena Hindu Temple
  • Radha Krishna Mandir – Norwalk
  • Nand Durga Shiv Mandir, Montebello
  • Shree Ram Kabir Mandir
  • Shree Swaminarayan Temple ISSO
  • Radha Raman Vedic Temple, Placentia
  • Bharat Seva Ashram, Brea
  • Hindu Temple & Heritage Fdn.
  • (more to come)

Snaan

Millions of Enlightened Masters carrying positive energy come together at the waters of the holy river, Ganga, for the only purpose of showering the collective positive energy to the whole planet. When this confluence happens, the water becomes amruta (nectar). The sadhus of the various Akhadas, led by Mahanirvani Akhada, take the first dip in the holy Ganga and bless the faithful, marking the auspicious beginning of the Snaan. Deities energized by Enlightened Masters are also brought to the Snaan to energize the water. The time of celebration has celestial significance. During this period of stellar constellations, all the auspicious energies are concentrated on this sangam (confluence), offering the best possibility for taking the individual nearest to higher consciousness. The Kumbh Mela is also a grand festival of celebration, color and splendor. Participants feel they are all one, going towards the same experience. The Kumbh Mela promotes brotherliness, joy, faith, peace and prosperity. The rich heritage expresses itself in the number of people who gather in India: 100 million people come together with no invitation or publicity, the host location doesn't offer much comfort or infrastructure, there is no crime, and free food is offered to everyone. This is testament to the power and strength of Sanatana Hindu dharma. The Hindu Parliament and the Sanatana Hindu Sangha of California will continue to bring this ancient, rich tradition to the west by organizing the Kumbh Mela USA on Feb 2nd 2025 in Los Angeles, CA.

Snaan Dates

  • Jan 13th 2025 - Inauguration
    KAILASA USA, 9720 Central Ave, Montclair CA
  • Jan 14th 2025 - Makar Sankranti
    KAILASA USA, 9720 Central Ave, Montclair CA
  • Jan 28th 2025 - Mauni Amavasya
    Shree Pashupatinath & Buddha Mandir, 10843 Kenney St, Norwalk, CA 90650
  • Feb 2nd 2025 - Basant Panchami Grand Snan
    KAILASA USA, 9720 Central Ave, Montclair CA 91763
  • Feb 11th 2025 - Magh Purnia
    Sridarshan & Thri Lokya Temple, Redlands CA
  • Feb 25th 2025 - Maha Shivaratri
    KAILASA USA, 9720 Central Ave, Montclair CA

Schedule of Global Kumbh Mela Events

TempleLocationSchedule
Sanatan Dharm MandirKent, WAFeb 15th starting at 9:30AM with all devotes gathering at the temple:
• Preparation of Kalasha with Scared Ganga Water and Kalash yatra
• Deities Saan and Alankaram
• Devotees Saan
• Parikrama
• 24hr Chanting of Scared Hymns

Feb 16 Starting at 10:00AM
• Devotees Saan (continues)
• Maha Aarthi
• Maha Prasadam – Chappan Bhog (56)
• Kumbh Scared Water distribution to Devotees
Hindu Temple & Cultural Center of WindsorWindsor, Ontario, Canada• Jan.13, 2025: Monday Lohri at 6:30pm (EST)
• Jan.14: Pongal at 5pm.
• Jan.19: Thai Pongal, Makar Sankranti, Lohri, & Bihu from 10am-2pm
• Jan.25: Vedic Vision of Kathak - Dance Workshop from 9:30am-12:30pm
• Jan.26: India Republic Day, Prayer, Chant, Kumbh Mela Sharing
• Feb.8: 10th Annual Cultural Event from 5pm-7:30pm
• Jan.19: Kumbh Mela Sharing, Chant, Prayer
• Feb.2: Kumbh Mela Sharing, Chant, Prayer
• Feb.9: Kumbh Mela Sharing, Chant, Prayer
• Feb.16: Kumbh Mela Sharing, Chant, Prayer
• Feb.23: Kumbh Mela Sharing, Chant, Prayer
• Feb.26: Kumbh Mela Conclusion - Maha Shivaratri
Asamai Hindu TempleHicksville, NY• Feb 2nd 2025: Vasanta Panchami Havan at 6:30 PM EST
Dharma Sangh TempleParis, France• Jan. 19: Sankranti puja
United Sikhs CanadaMississauga, Ontario, CanadaTBA
Paramita Centre - Tibetan Buddhist Meditation in TorontoToronto, Ontario, CanadaTBA
Aum Shanti AshramBarrackpore, Trinidad and TobagoTBA
Hindu Dharma CircleMadison, WITBA
Wilton Hindu TempleWilton, CT- Various activities as part of Kumbha Mela celebrations, such as bringing waters from 108 holy rivers in India to the temple and having 108 Kalashas set for celebrations.
Niagara Hindu Samaj, Shiv MandirNiagara Falls, Ontario, Canada• Temple is open to the public from 9:00 am to 12:00 noon and then from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm, but is closed Wednesdays

• Jan.14 - Tuesday Lohri, Pongal, Makar Sankranti, & Hanuman Chalisa Path

• Every Sunday and Tuesday - Langar Prasadam

• Every Tuesday - Sunderkand, & Hanuman Chalisa

• Every Friday - Seniors Programming: Yoga, Meditation, Live Activities, Muisc & Dance, Vegetarian Annadhan, Guest Speakers

• Feb.26 - Maha Shivaratri
Las Lomas Shiv MandirLas Lomas, Trinidad and Tobago• Sunday Service - Jan. 26th 2025, 9:00 AM
Laxmi Narayan Harihardham TempleHarrisburg, PA• Ongoing Swasthani Vrat Katha parayan that can be linked to larger Kumbha Mela celebrations

• Will also have Saraswati Pooja celebrations on Vasant Panchami and Maha Shivratri celebrations on Feb 25/26
Shree Pashupatinath Mandir and Buddha Bihar (aka Nepali Cultural and Spiritual Center)Euless, TX• Multiple programs at the temple throughout the Kumbha Mela 2025 duration, such as Vasantpanchami and Shivaratri celebrations

• Daily pooja and aarti
Siva Satyanarayan TempleMississauga, Ontario, CanadaEkhadasi Rudram chanting and abishekam to Shiva linga on Feb 22nd at 530pm ET
Gayathri peetam sri lankatheeswar templeNuwaraeliya ,SrilankaWill co-host Snan event on 12 February 2025
SRI ASHTALAKSHMI PERUMAL DEVASTHANAM TEMPLE FRANCERollin, FranceAgenda (Paris Time - CET)

SPIRITUAL EXPLANATIONS AND DISCOVERIES :
Fridays: 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM & 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM

VEDIC DANCE :
Wednesday: 2:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Saturday: 2:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Sunday: 10:30 AM – 2:00 PM

SPECIAL EVENTS :
Sunday, January 26
12:00 PM – 1:30 PM: SHIVA ABHISHEKAM PUJA and an explanation of the Kumbh Mela
Monday, February 26
MAHASHIVARATRI NIGHT CELEBRATION : 6:00 PM – 6:00 AM
Special Puja at Midnight
Centre HARI OM TAT SAT LessocSwitzerlandTBD

This Year

Organizers
30
Temples
21
Volunteers
500
Expected Visitors
3000