Kumbh Mela 2025: With the Kumbh Mela set to begin next month, SpiceJet announces special daily flights connecting Prayagraj in Uttar Pradesh to Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru and Ahmed Bad and other major cities are connected.
Apart from this, the airline also offers direct flights between Ahmedabad and Prayagraj.
According to official sources, these daily special flights will take place from January 12 to February 28, 2025. The festival attracts millions of tourist participants who gather to bathe at the confluence of the Ganges, Yamuna and the mystical Saraswati rivers.
Know SpiceJet flight schedule
| flight number | origin | destination | Departure time | Arrival time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SG 655 | Ahmedabad | playagraj | 8.10 am | 9.55am |
| SG 656 | Prayagraj | mumbai | 10.30am | 12.30 noon |
| SG 657 | mumbai | Prayagraj | 1.40pm | 3.50pm |
| SG 658 | playagraj | Ahmedabad | 4.30pm | 6.45pm |
| SG 661 | bangalore | Prayagraj | 6.25am | 9.15 am |
| SG 662 | playagraj | delhi | 9.55am | 11.20 am |
| SG 663 | delhi | Prayagraj | 11.55am | 1.30pm |
| SG 664 | playagraj | bangalore | 2.10pm | 4.40pm |
The meaning of Kumbh Mela
Kumbh Mela is a time of reflection, renewal and spiritual awakening. For many, this is a life-changing event that provides the opportunity to cleanse the mind and soul. The main bathing festivals known as ‘Shahi Snan’ (Royal Bath) will be held on January 14 (Makar Sankranti), January 29 (Mauni Amavasya) and February 3 (Basant Panchami).
Key dates for Kumbh Mela 2025:
January 13, 2025: Paush Purnima
January 14, 2025: Makar Sankranti (1st Shahi Snan)
January 29, 2025: Mauni Amavasya (2nd Shahi Snan)
February 3, 2025: Basant Panchami (3rd Shahi Snan)
February 4, 2025: Achla Saptami
February 12, 2025: Magician Purnima
February 26, 2025: Maha Shivratri (final bath)
Special arrangements for Kumbh Mela 2025
1. The railways will operate nearly 13,000 trains to facilitate the travel of devotees during the Kumbh Mela.
2. In addition to this, 12,000 regular buses have been deployed to facilitate the travel of pilgrims, which will ensure greater accessibility and convenience to the socio-economically disadvantaged groups.
3. The Yogi government deployed a powerful anti-drone system in Mahakumbhnagar.
4. The Uttar Pradesh Road Transport Corporation (UPSRTC) has deployed 350 shuttle buses to ensure smooth travel of tourists and devotees in Prayagraj during the Kumbh Mela 2025.
5. On December 15, Uttar Pradesh Jal Shakti and Flood Control Minister Swatantra Dev Singh said that Prayagraj Maha Kumbh is expected to welcome more than 450 million (450 million) pilgrims, saints, ascetics and tourists this year.
6. According to news agency reports, officials also added that the state government will set up a 300-bed luxury hostel in Prayagraj to accommodate pilgrims and tourists Year reported.
(Based on agency opinion)
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