Kumbh Mela at Prayagraj: A Narrative Review

Authors

  • Anshul Kumar Senior Resident, Department of Community Medicine, UPUMS Saifai, Etawah Uttar Pradesh, India
  • Sandip Kumar Professor & Head, 5Junior Resident, Department of Community Medicine, UPUMS Saifai, Etawah Uttar Pradesh, India
  • Adarsh Maurya Senior Resident, Department of Community Medicine, UPUMS Saifai, Etawah Uttar Pradesh, India
  • Akansha Bansal Senior Resident, Department of Community Medicine, UPUMS Saifai, Etawah Uttar Pradesh, India
  • Anurag Verma Junior Resident, Department of Community Medicine, UPUMS Saifai, Etawah Uttar Pradesh, India
  • Shivani Binwal Junior Resident, Department of Community Medicine, AIIMS Raebareli, Uttar Pradesh, India

Keywords:

Kumbh Mela, Prayagraj, Religious Pilgrimage, Mass Gatherings, Public Health

Abstract

The Kumbh Mela at Prayagraj, India, is the largest mass gathering of humanity on Earth, combining religious fervour, historical depth, and complex logistical execution. Held every twelve years, it represents Hindu spirituality’s essence and the search for liberation through ritual bathing. This narrative review synthesises information regarding its
historical origins, organisational challenges, public health management strategies, environmental concerns, socio-economic benefits, and the role of modern technological interventions, particularly during the
2025 event. By analysing government reports, academic research, and international guidelines, this review highlights key lessons and identifies future directions to ensure sustainability, public health resilience, and preservation of the event’s cultural significance.

How to cite this article:
Kumar A, Kumar S, Maurya A, Bansal A. Verma A,
Binwal S. Kumbh Mela at Prayagraj: A Narrative
Review. J. HealthCare Edu. & Med. Inform.
2024;11(1&2):1-4.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.24321/2455.9199.202501

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Published

2025-05-31

Issue

Vol. 12 No. 1&2 (2025): International Journal of Healthcare Education & Medical Informatics

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Review Article

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