Mahashivratri 2025: The Mahakumba is now in its final stage, in which the last sacred bath is taking place on Mahashivratri. This holy festival is dedicated to Lord Shiva, and it is believed that taking a holy dip at a pilgrimage site and worshiping Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati on this day helps the devotees to overcome difficulties and bring prosperity.
On February 26, 2025, Mahakumba will end with the last snin on 2025 Mahshivratri in Prayagraj. If you are unable to visit the Mahakumba for the Holy Dip, then here is how you can experience the spiritual benefits of the royal Sanen at home.
Also read: Mahashivratri 2025: Importance of waking up on the night of Mahashivratri
Why is the last bath of Mahakumba special?
According to mythological stories, Mahashivratri marked the divine association of Lord Shiva and Goddess Shakti. On this holy day, Triveni takes a holy dip in Sangam or Kashi and gives spiritual knowledge, peace and special blessings from Lord Shiva.
Mahashivratri 2025: Auspicious bath timing
- Brahma Murat – 05:09 am to 05:59 am (During this time bathing at the confluence is especially auspicious)
- Amrit Kaal Murat , 07:28 AM to 09:00 AM
- Auspicious time , 11:08 am to 12:34 pm
Royal snin, not nectar snin,
Taking a bath in the confluence on Mahashivratri will not be considered as a nectar snin, because the nectar snan occurs when the Sun is in Capricorn and Jupiter is in Taurus. However, since the Sun is currently in Aquarius, the royal snin will be on Mahashivratri.
How to perform royal snen at home on Mahashivratri
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Most people perform Jalabhishk, Rudrabhish, or other religious rituals for Lord Shiva at home or on Mahashivratri, which makes it difficult to visit the pilgrimage. In such cases, you may still experience the benefits of the last royal Snen of Mahakumba at home on Mahashivratri.
- To achieve the benefits of Mahakumba, you should wake up before sunrise, as the nectar SNAN is performed at this time. Mix a little Ganges water in the bath water at home and take a bath with devotion.
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During the bath, chant the following mantra with devotion:
“Har Har Gage, Gange Cha Yamun Chawa, Godavari Saraswati, Narmad Sindhu Kaveri, Jalemin Sandhim Kuru.”
This mantra invites the holy rivers and their divine presence, which brings spiritual abilities.
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After bathing, wear clean clothes and offer Lord Sun water. Then, according to his tradition, Lord Shiva’s consecration with devotion, milk, honey, or water offering. It helps in implementing blessings and spiritual benefits on Mahashivratri.
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On this day, it is very auspicious to donate food, money, clothes, rice, milk, curd, ghee, and other essential things for the needy. You can also donate to seek their blessings in the names of your ancestors and to accumulate spiritual qualifications.
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