DELHI, 16 January 2025: Air India will temporarily operate daily flights between Delhi and Prayagraj during the Maha Kumbh Mela 2025*, the world’s largest spiritual gathering.
Air India will operate the route from 25 January to 28 February 2025 to meet high travel demand. With these flights, Air India provides the only full-service flying option between the two cities, offering passengers the choice of premium cabins and economy class.
Daytime departures to and from Delhi allow passengers to connect with flights serving destinations in North America, Europe, Australia, and Southeast Asia.
Bookings for the flights are being progressively opened on all channels, including Air India’s website, mobile app, and through travel agents.
Hindu festival*
The Maha Kumbh Mela 2025 is a major Hindu festival that will take place in Prayagraj, India, from 13 January to 26 February 2025. Celebrated every 12 years, it is considered the world’s largest religious gathering, attracting millions of devotees seeking spiritual purification and blessings.
Prayagraj: City of sacred rivers
Prayagraj, formerly known as Allahabad, is a city in Uttar Pradesh, India. It’s situated at the confluence of three sacred rivers: the Ganga, Yamuna, and the mythical Saraswati, which is believed to flow underground at the Triveni Sangam.
Prayagraj is primarily noted for being the site of the Kumbh Mela, one of the largest religious gatherings in the world. During the auspicious festival, millions of Hindu pilgrims gather here every 12 years to bathe in the Triveni Sangam’s holy waters (three rivers’ confluence).
Besides the Kumbh Mela, Prayagraj is known for its rich history and cultural heritage. It has been an important pilgrimage site for centuries and has been mentioned in ancient Hindu scriptures. The city has several historical and religious sites, including the Triveni Sangam, the Allahabad Fort, and the Khusro Bagh.
Prayagraj also played a significant role in India’s freedom struggle. It was the birthplace of Jawaharlal Nehru, India’s first prime minister, and his ancestral home, Anand Bhawan, is now a museum.
Today, it is a major educational and cultural centre with several renowned universities. It is also a bustling commercial hub known for its traditional handicrafts and local variations of North Indian cuisine.
(Source: Air India plus Wikipedia)
