One of the most important and common reason to attend the largest holy festival Kumbha Mela is to take dip in the Holy river on auspicious dates. It is said that holy dip in sacred river during Maha Kumbh or Ardh Kumbh takes human out of the circle of life & death (also called as Moksha or salvation).
| Important dates for Maha kumbha in Allahabad 2019 (Snan Parva) | ||
|---|---|---|
| 15 Jan | First Snan (Makar Sankranti) | |
| 21 Jan | Second Snan (Paush Purnima) | |
| 4 Feb | Third Snan (Mauni Amavasya) | |
| 10 Feb | Fourth Snan (Vasant Panchami) | |
| 19 Feb | Fifth Snan (Magh Purnima) | |
| 7 Mar | Shahi Snan (Maha Shivratri) | |
| Main Bathing Date For 2019 Allahabad Kumbhmela: 15 February 2019 | ||