The 2025 Kumbh Mela: A Socio-Cultural and Theological Examination
Kumbh Mela, a seminal event in Hindu tradition, represents one of the most significant expressions of faith, collective ritual practice, and theological discourse in contemporary religious studies. The forthcoming 2025 Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj will serve as a focal point for millions of pilgrims, ascetics, and scholars, converging at the confluence of the Ganga, Yamuna, and the mythological Saraswati rivers. This article critically examines the religious, cultural, and logistical dimensions of the event while contextualizing its significance within Hindu cosmology and socioreligious praxis.
Theological and Cultural Significance of Kumbh Mela
The Kumbh Mela, governed by intricate astronomical calculations, rotates among four prominent sites—Prayagraj, Haridwar, Nashik, and Ujjain. This cyclical recurrence is deeply embedded in Vedic cosmology, symbolizing the perpetual struggle between divine and demonic forces over the celestial nectar of immortality (Amrita). The gathering serves not only as a religious congregation but also as an arena for philosophical debate, scriptural exegesis, and ascetic demonstration.
Chronological Framework and Spatial Configuration
The 2025 iteration of the Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj will be punctuated by pivotal bathing rituals (Shahi Snan), each possessing distinct theological significance:
Makar Sankranti (January 14, 2025) – The sun's transition into Capricorn, a moment of celestial alignment.
Mauni Amavasya (January 29, 2025) – The most auspicious day for meditative silence and ritual purification.Basant Panchami (February 3, 2025) – The celebration of wisdom and knowledge.
Maghi Purnima (February 12, 2025) – Culmination of the lunar month, reinforcing cyclical rebirth.
Mahashivratri (February 26, 2025) – Dedicated to Lord Shiva, a confluence of devotion and austerity.
Roadways: Extensive bus networks and private conveyance options facilitate seamless mobility.
Ritualistic and Sociological Dimensions
1. Sacred Ablutions and the Purificatory Ethos
The act of immersion in the Triveni Sangam is emblematic of purification, transcending its literal dimension to signify the relinquishment of past karmic imprints.
2. Akharas and the Ascetic Hierarchy
The Mela is a site of congregation for Akharas, sectarian orders of renunciates, particularly the Naga Sadhus, who engage in intricate yogic and meditative disciplines.
3. Discourse, Pedagogy, and Intellectual Traditions
Prominent spiritual leaders and scholars engage in discourse on metaphysical concepts, Advaita Vedanta, Bhakti traditions, and the Dharmashastras, fostering a vibrant intellectual milieu.
4. Grand Processions and Symbolic Representation
Ornate processions featuring Akharas, embellished chariots, and ritualistic iconography underscore the interplay between religious symbolism and performative tradition.
5. Infrastructure and Logistical Execution
A temporary city emerges to accommodate the vast influx of pilgrims, featuring robust infrastructural frameworks, medical facilities, sanitation networks, and security apparatus, exemplifying state-religion collaboration.
Navigating Prayagraj: Accessibility and Logistical Considerations
Air Travel: Prayagraj Airport, with supplementary connectivity from Varanasi and Lucknow.
Rail Transport: Prayagraj Junction, a critical railway hub in northern India.Roadways: Extensive bus networks and private conveyance options facilitate seamless mobility.
The 2025 Kumbh Mela is not merely an event of ritual significance but an intricate confluence of theological discourse, ascetic performance, and sociocultural interaction. Whether approached from the standpoint of religious devotion, academic inquiry, or cultural observation, the Mela offers unparalleled insights into the lived experience of Hinduism in the contemporary era.
FAQs
1. What is the theological foundation of Kumbh Mela?
Kumbh Mela is rooted in Hindu cosmology, particularly the mythological churning of the ocean (Samudra Manthan) and the dispersion of Amrita (nectar of immortality) at four sacred sites.
2. How is the timing of the Kumbh Mela determined?
The Mela's occurrence is dictated by specific planetary alignments, particularly the position of Jupiter in relation to the Sun and Moon.
3. What distinguishes the 2025 Kumbh Mela from previous iterations?
Each Kumbh Mela features unique theological discourses, emerging sociopolitical contexts, and advancements in logistical execution, making every iteration distinct.
4. What role do Akharas play in the Kumbh Mela?
Akharas serve as custodians of esoteric knowledge, martial disciplines, and monastic traditions, exerting significant influence over the religious and pedagogical dimensions of the Mela.
5. What are the contemporary challenges of organizing the Kumbh Mela?
Modern iterations necessitate meticulous urban planning, public health measures, and ecological sustainability efforts to accommodate millions of pilgrims while preserving the sanctity of the event.
Kumbh Mela Special Trains List 2025
| Train No. | Name | Type | Zone | Date From | Date To | From | Dep | To | Arr | Duration | Halts | Dep Days | Distance | Return | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4120 | Prayagraj Jn - Janghai - Prayagraj Jn Ring Rail Mahak… | ME… | NCR | Jan-28 | Feb-28 | PRYJ | 13:30 | PRYJ | -13h -30m | -1 | S M | T W | T F | S | no info | ||
| 5120 | Prayagraj Rambag - Gorakhpur Mahakumbh Special (… | Pass | NER | Jan-28 | Jan-29 | PRRB | 20:30 | GKP | 06:30 | 10h 0m | 46 | M | 352 km | 5119 | |||
| 5160 | Jhusi - Deoria Sadar MahaKumbh Mela Special | Exp | NER | Jan-13 | Feb-26 | JI | 23:25 | DEOS | 08:25 | 9h 0m | 22 | S M | T W | T F | S | 296 km | 5159 |
| 312 | Prayagraj - VGL Jhansi Mahakumbh Mela Special (Un… | Pass | NCR | Jan-29 | Jan-29 | PRYJ | 04:15 | VGLJ | 15:30 | 11h 15m | 14 | W | 391 km | ||||
| 4240 | Ayodhya Dham Jn. - Varanasi Mahakumbh Special (U… | Exp | NR | Jan-29 | Jan-30 | AY | 19:30 | BSB | 23:10 | 3h 40m | 5 | W | T | 189 km | |||
| 4238 | Ayodhya Dham Jn. - Varanasi Mahakumbh Special (U… | Exp | NR | Jan-29 | Jan-30 | AY | 16:30 | BSB | 20:10 | 3h 40m | 5 | W | T | 189 km | |||
| 5110 | Prayagraj Rambag - Banaras Mahakumbh Mela Speci… | Pass | NER | Jan-25 | Feb-05 | JI | 12:45 | BSBS | 15:40 | 2h 55m | 18 | S M | T W | T F | S | 111 km | 5109 |
| 5109 | Banaras - Jhusi Mahakumbh Mela Special (UnReserve… | Pass | NER | Jan-26 | Feb-05 | BSBS | 08:00 | JI | 10:45 | 2h 45m | 18 | S M | T W | T F | S | 111 km | 5110 |
| 4236 | Ayodhya Dham Jn. - Varanasi Mahakumbh Special (U… | Exp | NR | Jan-29 | Jan-30 | AY | 12:30 | BSB | 16:10 | 3h 40m | 5 | W | T | 189 km | |||
| 5173 | Siwan - Varanasi City Mahakumbh Special (UnReserve… | Exp | NER | Jan-29 | Feb-01 | SV | 08:30 | BCY | 13:45 | 5h 15m | 19 | W | F | S | 206 km | 5174 | |
| 173 | Orchha - Prayagraj Chheoki Mahakumbh Mela Special… | Pass | NCR | Jan-28 | Jan-28 | ORC | 19:30 | PCOI | 04:00 | 8h 30m | 10 | T | 372 km | ||||
| 5197 | Ballia - Varanasi City Mahakumbh Mela Special (UnRe… | Exp | NER | Jan-29 | Jan-31 | BUI | 02:00 | BCY | 06:00 | 4h 0m | 22 | W | T | F | 136 km | 5198 | |
| 71 | Virangana Lakshmibai Jhansi - Subedarganj Mahaku… | Pass | NCR | Jan-28 | Jan-28 | VGLJ | 22:30 | SFG | 07:10 | 8h 40m | 12 | T | 408 km | ||||
| 5198 | Varanasi City - Ballia Mahakumbh Mela Special (UnRe… | Exp | NER | Jan-28 | Jan-31 | BCY | 21:30 | BUI | 01:30 | 4h 0m | 22 | T | W | T F | 136 km | 5197 | |
| 5145 | Ballia - Banaras Mahakumbh Mela Special (UnReserv… | Exp | NER | Jan-28 | Jan-31 | BUI | 21:30 | BSBS | 01:00 | 3h 30m | 10 | T | W | T F | 143 km | 5146 | |
| 5146 | Banaras - Ballia Mahakumbh Mela Special (UnReserv… | Exp | NER | Jan-28 | Jan-31 | BSBS | 16:50 | BUI | 21:00 | 4h 10m | 10 | T | W | T F | 143 km | 5145 | |
| 5143 | Ballia - Banaras Mahakumbh Mela Special (UnReserv… | Exp | NER | Jan-28 | Jan-31 | BUI | 18:40 | BSBS | 22:40 | 4h 0m | 10 | T | W | T F | 143 km | 5144 | |
| 5169 | Ballia - Banaras Mahakumbh Mela Special (UnReserv… | Exp | NER | Jan-28 | Jan-31 | BUI | 20:00 | BSBS | 00:40 | 4h 40m | 24 | T | W | T F | 143 km | 5170 | |
| 5170 | Banaras - Ballia Mahakumbh Mela Special (UnReserv… | Exp | NER | Jan-28 | Jan-31 | BSBS | 14:10 | BUI | 18:45 | 4h 35m | 24 | T | W | T F | 143 km | 5169 | |
| 5144 | Banaras - Ballia Mahakumbh Mela Special (UnReserv… | Exp | NER | Jan-28 | Jan-31 | BSBS | 14:10 | BUI | 18:00 | 3h 50m | 10 | T | W | T F | 143 km | 5143 | |
| 5282 | Kanpur Central - Barauni Special Fare Mahakumbh Me… | Exp | ECR | Jan-28 | Jan-28 | CNB | 22:15 | BJU | 12:30 | 14h 15m | 5 | T | 657 km | 5281 | |||
| 7079 | Charlapalli - Danapur Special Fare Mahakumbh Special | Exp | SWR | Feb-05 | Feb-05 | CHZ | 15:00 | DNR | 23:55 | 32h 55m | 22 | W | 1810 km | 7080 | |||
| 7077 | Charlapalli - Danapur Special Fare Mahakumbh Special | Exp | SCR | Feb-07 | Feb-07 | CHZ | 15:00 | DNR | 23:55 | 32h 55m | 22 | F | 1810 km | ||||
| 7078 | Danapur - Charlapalli Special Fare Mahakumbh Special | Exp | SCR | Feb-09 | Feb-09 | DNR | 15:15 | CHZ | 23:45 | 8h 30m | 0 | S | 1810 km | 7077 | |||
| 7080 | Danapur - Charlapalli Special Fare Mahakumbh Special | Exp | SCR | Feb-07 | Feb-07 | DNR | 15:00 | CHZ | 23:45 | 32h 45m | 0 | F | 1810 km | ||||
| 4227 | Phaphamau - Ayodhya Cantt. Mahakumbh Mela Speci… | Exp | NR | Jan-29 | Jan-29 | PFM | 18:45 | AYC | 23:35 | 4h 50m | 12 | W | 145 km | ||||
| 4225 | Prayag - Ayodhya Cantt. Mahakumbh Mela Special (U… | Exp | NR | Jan-29 | Feb-12 | PRG | 13:55 | AYC | 18:55 | 5h 0m | 13 | M | T | W | T | 151 km | 4220 |
| 4221 | Phaphamau - Ayodhya Cantt. Mahakumbh Mela Speci… | Exp | NR | Jan-29 | Jan-29 | PFM | 10:40 | AYC | 15:50 | 5h 10m | 12 | W | 145 km | ||||
| 4223 | Prayag - Ayodhya Cantt Mahakumbh Mela Special (Un… | Exp | NR | Jan-29 | Jan-30 | PRG | 11:55 | AYC | 17:10 | 5h 15m | 13 | W | T | 151 km | |||
| 4611 | Phaphamau - Firozpur Cantt Special Fare Mahakumbh… | Exp | NR | Feb-09 | Feb-23 | PFM | 19:30 | FZR | 16:45 | 21h 15m | 14 | S | 1076 km | 4612 | |||
| 4612 | Firozpur Cantt - Phaphamau Special Fare Mahakumbh… | Exp | NR | Feb-08 | Feb-22 | FZR | 13:25 | PFM | 11:30 | 22h 5m | 14 | S | 1076 km | ||||
| 4407 | Phaphamau - Delhi Special Fare Mahakumbh Mela Sp… | Exp | NR | Feb-02 | Feb-15 | PFM | 23:30 | DLI | 13:40 | 14h 10m | 12 | S | F S | 674 km | |||
| 1820 | Subedarganj - Bina Mahakumbh Mela Special (UnRes… | Exp | WCR | Jan-29 | Mar-01 | SFG | 09:50 | BINA | 03:00 | 17h 10m | 16 | W | T | F S | 656 km | 1819 | |
| 175 | Banda - Manikpur Mahakumbh Mela Special (UnReser… | Pass | NCR | Jan-28 | Jan-28 | BNDA | 18:00 | MKP | 21:00 | 3h 0m | 10 | T | 100 km | ||||
| 1904 | Deeg - Pt. DD Upadhayaya Mahakumbh Mela Special (… | SF | NCR | Jan-28 | Jan-28 | DEEG | 18:15 | DDU | 06:30 | 12h 15m | 14 | T | 718 km | ||||
| 311 | Prayagraj - Banda Mahakumbh Mela Special (UnReser… | Pass | NCR | Jan-28 | Jan-28 | PRYJ | 15:50 | BNDA | 20:05 | 4h 15m | 7 | T | 200 km | ||||
| 1819 | Bina - Subedarganj Mahakumbh Mela Special (UnRes… | Exp | WCR | Jan-28 | Feb-28 | BINA | 17:50 | SFG | 09:20 | 15h 30m | 16 | T | W | T F | 656 km | 1820 | |
| 4229 | Prayag - Ayodhya Cantt Mahakumbh Special (UnReser… | Exp | NR | Jan-15 | Feb-27 | PRG | 21:10 | AYC | 01:55 | 4h 45m | 13 | M | T | W | T | 151 km | |
| 4219 | Prayag - Ayodhya Mahakumbh Mela Special (UnReser… | Exp | NR | Jan-29 | Jan-31 | PRG | 05:35 | AY | 10:30 | 4h 55m | 14 | W | T | F | 158 km | 4235 | |
| 501 | Prayagraj Chheoki - Banda Mahakumbh Mela Special … | Pass | NCR | Feb-03 | Feb-03 | PCOI | 16:45 | BNDA | 22:45 | 6h 0m | 6 | M | 192 km | ||||
| 217 | Prayagraj - Patna Mahakumbh Special (UnReserved) | Exp | NCR | Jan-28 | Jan-28 | PRYJ | 00:30 | PNBE | 06:29 | 5h 59m | 12 | T | 364 km | ||||
| 218 | Prayagraj - Buxar Mahakumbh Special (UnReserved) | Exp | NCR | Jan-28 | Jan-28 | PRYJ | 07:25 | BXR | 14:00 | 6h 35m | 10 | T | 246 km | 217 | |||
| 5281 | Barauni - Kanpur Central Special Fare Mahakumbh Me… | Exp | ECR | Jan-28 | Jan-28 | BJU | 08:00 | CNB | 21:15 | 13h 15m | 5 | T | 657 km | 5282 | |||
| 5194 | Jhusi - Gorakhpur Mahakumbh Mela Special (UnReser… | Exp | NER | Jan-28 | Jan-29 | JI | 11:00 | GKP | 21:00 | 10h 0m | 14 | T W | 345 km | 5193 | |||
| 213 | Prayagraj - Pt. DD Upadhyaya jn. Mahakumbh Mela Sp… | Pass | NCR | Jan-30 | Jan-30 | PRYJ | 14:00 | DDU | 17:15 | 3h 15m | 6 | T | 153 km | ||||
| 214 | Prayagraj - Pt. DD Upadhyaya jn. Mahakumbh Mela Sp… | Pass | NCR | Jan-30 | Jan-30 | PRYJ | 15:30 | DDU | 20:45 | 5h 15m | 6 | T | 153 km | 05116… | |||
| 1822 | Subedarganj - Gwalior Mahakumbh Mela Special (UnR… | Exp | WCR | Jan-28 | Jan-30 | SFG | 08:30 | GWL | 18:00 | 9h 30m | 11 | T | W | T | 446 km | 1821 | |
| 4231 | Phaphamau - Ayodhya Cantt. Mahakumbh Mela Speci… | Exp | NR | Jan-29 | Jan-30 | PFM | 22:10 | AYC | 02:45 | 4h 35m | 12 | W | T | 145 km | |||
| 4293 | Prayag - Lucknow Mahakumbh Special (UnReserved) | Exp | NR | Jan-29 | Feb-27 | PRG | 20:20 | LKO | 02:00 | 5h 40m | 22 | M | T | W | T | 194 km | |
| 401 | Prayagraj Chheoki - Pt. DD Upadhyaya Jn. Mahakumb… | Pass | NCR | Jan-29 | Jan-29 | PCOI | 10:30 | DDU | 13:50 | 3h 20m | 5 | W | 143 km | ||||
| 1821 | Gwalior - Subedarganj Mahakumbh Mela Special (UnR… | Exp | NCR | Jan-27 | Jan-29 | GWL | 21:40 | SFG | 08:00 | 10h 20m | 11 | M | T | W | 446 km | 1822 | |
| 508 | Prayagraj Chheoki - Katni Mahakumbh Mela Special (… | Pass | NCR | Jan-30 | Jan-30 | PCOI | 20:55 | KTE | 04:30 | 7h 35m | 10 | T | 35 km/hr | ||||
| 5104 | Gorakhpur - Jhusi Special Fare Mahakumbh Special | Exp | NER | Jan-17 | Jan-30 | GKP | 20:30 | JI | 05:00 | 8h 30m | 14 | S M | T W | T F | S | 345 km | 5103 |
| 5103 | Jhusi - Gorakhpur Special Fare Mahakumbh Special | Exp | NER | Jan-18 | Jan-30 | JI | 07:45 | GKP | 16:25 | 8h 40m | 14 | S M | T W | T F | S | 345 km | 5104 |
| 7381 | SSS Hubballi - Tundla Special Fare Mahakumbh Special | Exp | SWR | Feb-06 | Feb-06 | UBL | 20:10 | TDL | 20:15 | 48h 5m | 33 | T | 2392 km | 7382 | |||
| 7382 | Tundla - SSS Hubballi Special Fare Mahakumbh Special | Exp | SWR | Feb-09 | Feb-09 | TDL | 17:10 | UBL | 18:40 | 49h 30m | 33 | S | 2392 km | 7381 | |||
| 4118 | Ayodhya- Prayagraj Mahakumbh Mela Special (UnRes… | Exp | NR | Jan-26 | Mar-01 | AY | 05:15 | PRYJ | 10:15 | 5h 0m | 6 | S M | T W | T F | S | 165 km | 4117 |
| 4117 | Prayagraj - Ayodhya Mahakumbh Mela Spl (UnReserv… | Exp | NR | Jan-25 | Feb-28 | PRYJ | 22:20 | AY | 03:30 | 5h 10m | 6 | S M | T W | T F | S | 165 km | 4118 |
| 606 | Naini - Satna Mahakumbh Mela Special (UnReserved) | Pass | NCR | Jan-30 | Jan-30 | NYN | 21:00 | STA | 03:30 | 6h 30m | 7 | T | 170 km | ||||
| 307 | Prayagraj Jn. - Satna Mahakumbh Mela Special (UnRe… | Pass | NR | Jan-30 | Jan-30 | PRYJ | 18:20 | STA | 00:30 | 6h 10m | 8 | T | 177 km | ||||
| 507 | Prayagraj Chheoki - Satna Mahakumbh Mela Special (… | Pass | NCR | Jan-30 | Jan-30 | PCOI | 18:55 | STA | 01:00 | 6h 5m | 7 | T | 170 km | ||||
| 308 | Prayagraj Jn - Katni Mahakumbh Mela Special (UnRes… | Pass | NCR | Jan-30 | Jan-30 | PRYJ | 20:15 | KTE | 04:00 | 7h 45m | 11 | T | 276 km | ||||
| 9818 | Rewa - Kota Special Fare Mahakumbh Garib Rath Spe… | GR | WCR | Jan-27 | Feb-24 | REWA | 12:00 | KOTA | 09:45 | 21h 45m | 16 | S | M | 997 km | 9817 | ||
| 9817 | Kota - Rewa Special Fare Mahakumbh Garib Rath Spe… | Exp | WCR | Jan-25 | Feb-22 | KOTA | 08:45 | REWA | 07:30 | 22h 45m | 16 | F | S | 997 km | 9818 | ||
| 4720 | Barauni - Sri Ganganagar Special Fare Mahakumbh Sp… | Exp | NR | Feb-23 | Feb-23 | BJU | 23:00 | SGNR | 14:30 | 39h 30m | 32 | S | 1658 km | 4719 | |||
| 301 | Prayagraj - Katni Mahakumbh Mela Special (UnReserv… | Pass | NCR | Jan-29 | Jan-29 | PRYJ | 10:40 | KTE | 17:30 | 6h 50m | 11 | W | 276 km | ||||
| 505 | Prayagraj Chheoki - Katni Mahakumbh Special (UnRes… | Pass | NCR | Jan-29 | Jan-29 | PCOI | 15:00 | KTE | 22:00 | 7h 0m | 10 | W | 269 km | ||||
| 5003 | Jhusi - Gorakhpur Mahakumbh Mela Spl | Exp | NER | Jan-28 | Feb-05 | JI | 07:45 | GKP | 16:25 | 8h 40m | 14 | S M | T W | T F | S | 345 km | 5004 |
| 5004 | Gorakhpur -Jhusi Mahakumbh Mela Special | Exp | NER | Jan-27 | Feb-04 | GKP | 21:30 | JI | 06:00 | 8h 30m | 14 | S M | T W | T F | S | 345 km | 5003 |
| 8794 | Katni - Durg Special Fare Mahakumbh Special | Exp | SECR | Feb-14 | Feb-14 | KTE | 12:45 | DURG | 00:30 | 11h 45m | 6 | F | 461 km | 8793 | |||
| 8793 | Durg - Katni Special Fare Mahakumbh Special | Exp | SECR | Feb-14 | Feb-14 | DURG | 03:30 | KTE | 12:15 | 8h 45m | 6 | F | 461 km | 8794 | |||
| 7103 | Kacheguda - Patna Special Fare Mahakumbh Special | Exp | SCR | Feb-22 | Feb-22 | KCG | 16:45 | PNBE | 10:30 | 41h 45m | 29 | S | 1913 km | 7104 | |||
| 7104 | Patna - Kacheguda Special Fare Mahakumbh Special | Exp | SCR | Feb-24 | Feb-24 | PNBE | 11:30 | KCG | 07:00 | 43h 30m | 29 | M | 1913 km | 7103 | |||
| 302 | Prayagraj - VGL Jhansi Mahakumbh Mela Special (Un… | Pass | NCR | Jan-29 | Jan-29 | PRYJ | 13:30 | VGLJ | 01:00 | 11h 30m | 14 | W | 391 km | ||||
| 603 | Naini - Satna Mahakumbh Mela Special (UnReserved) | Pass | NCR | Jan-29 | Jan-29 | NYN | 21:00 | STA | 03:30 | 6h 30m | 7 | W | 170 km | ||||
| 4719 | Sri Ganganagar - Barauni Special Fare Mahakumbh Sp… | Exp | NR | Feb-21 | Feb-21 | SGNR | 15:35 | BJU | 09:00 | 41h 25m | 32 | F | 1658 km | 4720 | |||
| 5112 | Prayagraj Rambag - Banaras Mahakumbh Mela Speci… | Pass | NER | Jan-13 | Feb-26 | PRRB | 20:30 | BSBS | 00:40 | 4h 10m | 19 | S M | T W | T F | S | 118 km | 5111 |
| 7108 | Banaras - Vijayawada Special Fare Mahakumbh Mela … | Exp | SCR | Jan-20 | Feb-24 | BSBS | 17:30 | BZA | 05:30 | 36h 0m | 42 | M | 1743 km | 7107 | |||
| 7107 | Tirupati - Banaras Special Fare Mahakumbh Mela Spe… | Exp | SCR | Jan-18 | Feb-22 | TPTY | 20:55 | BSBS | 15:45 | 42h 50m | 47 | S | 2127 km | 7108 | |||
| 8762 | Katni - Durg Special Fare Mahakumbh Special | Exp | SECR | Jan-31 | Feb-28 | KTE | 12:45 | DURG | 00:30 | 11h 45m | 6 | W | F | 461 km | 8761 | ||
| 8761 | Durg - Katni Special Fare Mahakumbh Special | Exp | SECR | Jan-31 | Feb-28 | DURG | 03:30 | KTE | 12:15 | 8h 45m | 6 | W | F | 461 km | 8762 | ||
| 4255 | Prayag - AYC - LKO - AME - Prayag Mahakumbh Ring R… | Exp | NR | Jan-14 | Feb-28 | PRG | 05:35 | PRG | -5h -35m | -1 | S M | T W | T F | S | no info | 4222 | |
| 503 | Prayagraj Chheoki - Satna Mahakumbh Mela Special (… | Pass | NCR | Jan-29 | Jan-29 | PCOI | 18:55 | STA | 01:00 | 6h 5m | 7 | W | 170 km | Bottom | |||
| 602 | Naini - Chitrakut Dham Karwi Mahakumbh Mela Speci… | Pass | NCR | Jan-29 | Jan-29 | NYN | 18:00 | CKTD | 22:15 | 4h 15m | 4 | W | 123 km | ||||
| 5610 | Bargawan - Jabalpur Mahakumbh Mela Special (UnRe… | Exp | WCR | Jan-17 | Feb-28 | BRGW | 14:35 | JBP | 23:15 | 8h 40m | 25 | S M | T W | T F | 329 km | 5609 | |
| 5609 | Jabalpur - Bargawan Mahakumbh Mela Special (UnRe… | Exp | WCR | Jan-17 | Feb-28 | JBP | 05:15 | BRGW | 13:30 | 8h 15m | 25 | S M | T W | T F | 329 km | 5610 | |
| 7379 | SSS Hubballi - Tundla Special Fare Mahakumbh Special | Exp | SWR | Jan-20 | Jan-20 | UBL | 00:45 | TDL | 02:30 | 49h 45m | 30 | M | 2392 km | 7380 | |||
| 7380 | Tundla - SSS Hubballi Special Fare Mahakumbh Special | Exp | SWR | Jan-23 | Jan-23 | TDL | 16:00 | UBL | 18:40 | 50h 40m | 30 | T | 2392 km | 7379 | |||
| 4251 | Prayag - Ayodhya Cantt Mahakumbh Mela Special (Un… | Exp | NR | Jan-17 | Feb-28 | PRG | 20:30 | AYC | 23:55 | 3h 25m | 3 | S M | T W | T F | 151 km | 4252 | |
| 4252 | Ayodhya Cantt. - Prayag Mahakumbh Mela Special (U… | Exp | NR | Jan-17 | Feb-28 | AYC | 15:45 | PRG | 19:55 | 4h 10m | 3 | S M | T W | T F | 151 km | 4251 | |
| 4253 | Phaphamau - Ayodhya Cantt. Mahakumbh Mela Speci… | Exp | NR | Jan-17 | Feb-28 | PFM | 11:15 | AYC | 14:45 | 3h 30m | 2 | S M | T W | T F | 145 km | 4254 | |
| 4254 | Ayodhya Cantt. - Phaphamau Mahakumbh Mela Speci… | Exp | NR | Jan-17 | Feb-28 | AYC | 06:15 | PFM | 10:15 | 4h 0m | 2 | S M | T W | T F | 145 km | 4253 | |
| 7106 | Patna - Secunderabad Special Fare Mahakumbh Mela … | Exp | SCR | Feb-09 | Feb-09 | PNBE | 15:30 | SC | 11:30 | 44h 0m | 29 | S | 1907 km | 7105 | |||
| 7096 | Gaya - Vijayawada Special Fare Mahakumbh Mela Sp… | Exp | SCR | Feb-10 | Feb-10 | GAYA | 14:15 | BZA | 04:00 | 37h 45m | 29 | M | 1909 km | 7095 | |||
| 7730 | Gaya - Moula Ali Special Fare Mahakumbh Mela Special | Exp | SCR | Jan-24 | Jan-24 | GAYA | 19:45 | MLY | 07:30 | 35h 45m | 27 | F | 1820 km | 7729 | |||
| 7094 | Gaya - Vijayawada Special Fare Mahakumbh Mela Sp… | Exp | SCR | Feb-08 | Feb-08 | GAYA | 19:45 | BZA | 08:00 | 36h 15m | 29 | S | 1909 km | 7093 | |||
| 8530 | Visakhapatnam - Pt. Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Jn. Speci… | Exp | ECoR | Jan-09 | Feb-27 | VSKP | 17:35 | DDU | 04:30 | 34h 55m | 24 | T | 1365 km | 8529 | |||
| 8529 | Pt. Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Jn. - Visakhapatnam Speci… | Exp | ECoR | Jan-11 | Mar-01 | DDU | 20:10 | VSKP | 03:25 | 31h 15m | 24 | S | 1365 km | 8530 | |||
| 6604 | Katni Murwara - Bina Mahakumbh MEMU Special | ME… | WCR | Jan-14 | Feb-28 | KMZ | 21:00 | BINA | 04:15 | 7h 15m | 23 | S M | T W | T F | 261 km | 6603 | |
| 6603 | Bina - Katni Murwara Mahakumbh MEMU Special | ME… | WCR | Jan-14 | Feb-28 | BINA | 14:00 | KMZ | 20:10 | 6h 10m | 23 | S M | T W | T F | 261 km | 6604 | |
| 8425 | Bhubaneswar - Tundla Special Fare Mahakumbh Mela… | Exp | ECoR | Jan-01 | Feb-26 | BBS | 12:30 | TDL | 20:15 | 31h 45m | 23 | W | 1524 km | 8426 | |||
| 8313 | Tundla - Titlagarh Special Fare Mahakumbh Mela Spe… | Exp | ECoR | Jan-11 | Mar-01 | TDL | 05:00 | TIG | 11:00 | 30h 0m | 24 | S | 1635 km | 8314 | |||
| 7082 | Azamgarh - Vijayawada Special Fare Mahakumbh Mel… | Exp | SCR | Jan-16 | Jan-16 | AMH | 19:45 | BZA | 07:30 | 35h 45m | 23 | T | 1863 km | 7081 | |||
| 7092 | Gaya - Vikarabad Special Fare Mahakumbh Mela Spec… | Exp | SCR | Feb-20 | Feb-20 | GAYA | 19:45 | VKB | 08:30 | 36h 45m | 28 | T | 1898 km | 7091 | |||
| 7100 | Patna - Hazur Sahib Nanded Special Fare Mahakumb… | Exp | SCR | Feb-15 | Feb-15 | PNBE | 15:30 | NED | 04:30 | 37h 0m | 20 | S | 1636 km | 7099 | |||
| 7084 | Azamgarh - Machilipatnam Special Fare Mahakumbh … | Exp | SCR | Feb-07 | Feb-07 | AMH | 19:45 | MTM | 09:00 | 37h 15m | 24 | F | 1944 km | 7083 | |||
| 4527 | Phaphamau - Amb Andaura Special Fare Mahakumbh… | Exp | NR | Jan-18 | Feb-24 | PFM | 22:30 | AADR | 17:50 | 19h 20m | 16 | S | M | T | S | 1000 km | 4528 |
| 9403 | Ahmedabad - Janghai Special Fare Mahakumbh Mela … | Exp | WR | Jan-09 | Feb-26 | ADI | 21:15 | JNH | 03:00 | 29h 45m | 18 | T | 1455 km | 9404 | |||
| 9404 | Janghai - Ahmedabad Special Fare Mahakumbh Speci… | Exp | WR | Jan-11 | Feb-28 | JNH | 08:30 | ADI | 18:00 | 33h 30m | 18 | S | 1455 km | 9403 | |||
| 5122 | Prayagraj Rambag - Dohrighat Mahakumbh Mela Spe… | Exp | NER | Jan-12 | Feb-26 | PRRB | 21:45 | DIT | 06:00 | 8h 15m | 22 | S | M | T W | 257 km | 5121 | |
| 5121 | Dohrighat - Prayagraj Rambag Mahakumbh Mela Spe… | Exp | NER | Jan-12 | Feb-26 | DIT | 08:00 | PRRB | 16:45 | 8h 45m | 22 | S | M | T W | 257 km | 5122 | |
| 05120XX | Prayagraj Rambag - Mau Mahakumbh Mela Special (U… | Exp | NER | Jan-27 | Jan-30 | PRRB | 21:45 | MAU | 03:45 | 6h 0m | 16 | M | T | W | T | 215 km | 0 |
| 5193 | Gorakhpur - Jhusi Mahakumbh Mela Special (UnReser… | Exp | NER | Jan-28 | Jan-29 | GKP | 23:30 | JI | 08:30 | 9h 0m | 14 | T W | 345 km | 5194 | |||
| 5188 | Jhusi - Gorakhpur Mahakumbh Mela Spl (UnReserved) | Exp | NER | Jan-28 | Jan-30 | JI | 06:30 | GKP | 16:00 | 9h 30m | 14 | T | W | T | 345 km | 05187Bottom | |
| 5187 | Gorakhpur - Jhusi Mahakumbh Mela Special (UnReser… | Exp | NER | Jan-27 | Jan-29 | GKP | 18:00 | JI | 02:45 | 8h 45m | 14 | M | T | W | 345 km | 5188 | |
| 5186 | Prayagraj Rambag - Gorakhpur Mahakumbh Mela Spl … | Exp | NER | Jan-13 | Feb-26 | PRRB | 08:30 | GKP | 18:00 | 9h 30m | 15 | S | M | T W | 352 km | 5185 | |
| 5185 | Gorakhpur - Prayagraj Rambag Mahakumbh Mela Spe… | Exp | NER | Jan-12 | Feb-25 | GKP | 20:30 | PRRB | 05:30 | 9h 0m | 15 | S | M | T | S | 352 km | 5186 |
| 5184 | Jhusi - Gorakhpur Mahakumbh Mela Special (UnReser… | Exp | NER | Jan-28 | Jan-30 | JI | 17:30 | GKP | 03:00 | 9h 30m | 14 | T | W | T | 345 km | 5183 | |
| 5183 | Gorakhpur - Jhusi Mahakumbh Mela Special (UnReser… | Exp | NER | Jan-28 | Jan-30 | GKP | 06:00 | JI | 14:30 | 8h 30m | 14 | T | W | T | 345 km | 5184 | |
| 5181 | Gomti Nagar - Jhusi Mahakumbh Mela One Way Spec… | Exp | NER | Jan-27 | Jan-28 | GTNR | 03:30 | JI | 21:15 | 17h 45m | 28 | M | T | 676 km | |||
| 5180 | Jhusi - Gorakhpur Mahakumbh Mela Special (UnReser… | Exp | NER | Jan-12 | Feb-25 | JI | 23:00 | GKP | 08:30 | 9h 30m | 14 | S M | T | W | T | 345 km | 5179 |
| 5179 | Gorakhpur -Jhusi Mahakumbh Mela Special (UnReser… | Exp | NER | Jan-12 | Feb-25 | GKP | 10:30 | JI | 19:50 | 9h 20m | 14 | S M | T | W | T | 345 km | 5180 |
| 5178 | Jhusi - Gorakhpur Mahakumbh Mela Spl (UnReserved) | Exp | NER | Jan-13 | Feb-26 | JI | 14:15 | GKP | 22:55 | 8h 40m | 14 | M | T | W | 345 km | 5177 | |
| 5177 | Gorakhpur - Jhusi Mahakumbh Mela Special (UnReser… | Exp | NER | Jan-12 | Feb-25 | GKP | 15:00 | JI | 01:00 | 10h 0m | 14 | S M | T | 345 km | 5178 | ||
| 5175 | Gorakhpur - Prayagraj Rambag Mahakumbh Mela Spe… | Exp | NER | Jan-27 | Jan-29 | GKP | 22:30 | PRRB | 07:30 | 9h 0m | 15 | M | T | W | 352 km | 5176 | |
| 5116 | Jhusi - Banaras Mahakumbh Mela Special (UnReserve… | Pass | NER | Jan-13 | Jan-31 | JI | 23:45 | BSBS | 02:50 | 3h 5m | 18 | M | T W | T F | 111 km | 5115 | |
| 5115 | Banaras - Jhusi Mahakumbh Mela Special (UnReserve… | Pass | NER | Jan-13 | Jan-31 | BSBS | 20:00 | JI | 23:10 | 3h 10m | 18 | M | T W | T F | 111 km | 5116 | |
| 5114 | Jhusi - Banaras Mahakumbh Mela Special (UnReserve… | Pass | NER | Jan-13 | Jan-31 | JI | 09:25 | BSBS | 12:45 | 3h 20m | 18 | M | T W | T F | 111 km | 5113 | |
| 5113 | Banaras - Jhusi Mahakumbh Mela Special (UnReserve… | Pass | NER | Jan-13 | Jan-31 | BSBS | 05:20 | JI | 08:35 | 3h 15m | 18 | M | T W | T F | 111 km | 5114 | |
| 8314 | Titlagarh - Tundla Special Fare Mahakumbh Mela Spe… | Exp | ECoR | Jan-09 | Feb-27 | TIG | 17:00 | TDL | 02:30 | 33h 30m | 25 | T | 1632 km | 8313 | |||
| 8426 | Tundla - Bhubaneswar Special Fare Mahakumbh Mela… | Exp | ECoR | Jan-03 | Feb-28 | TDL | 03:00 | BBS | 07:00 | 28h 0m | 22 | F | 1524 km | 8425 | |||
| 1034 | Mau - Mumbai CSMT Special Fare Mahakumbh Mela … | Exp | CR | Jan-10 | Feb-27 | MAU | 23:50 | CSMT | 14:30 | 38h 40m | 28 | S | T F | S | 1698 km | 1033 | |
| 1033 | Mumbai CSMT - Mau Special Fare Mahakumbh Mela … | Exp | CR | Jan-09 | Feb-26 | CSMT | 11:30 | MAU | 22:00 | 34h 30m | 28 | W | T | F S | 1698 km | 1034 | |
| 4112 | Prayagraj - AY - BSBS - Prayagraj Ring Rail Mahakumb… | ME… | NCR | Jan-10 | Feb-28 | PRYJ | 06:30 | PRYJ | -6h -30m | -1 | S M | T W | T F | S | no info | 4111 | |
| 4111 | Prayagraj - BSBS - AY - Prayagraj Ring Rail Mahakumb… | ME… | NCR | Jan-10 | Feb-28 | PRYJ | 06:00 | PRYJ | -6h 0m | -1 | S M | T W | T F | S | no info | 4112 | |
| 1804 | VGL Jhansi - Prayagraj Jn - VGL Jhansi Ring Rail Mah… | ME… | NCR | Jan-10 | Feb-28 | VGLJ | 20:10 | VGLJ | -20h -10m | -1 | S M | T W | T F | S | no info | ||
| 1803 | VGL Jhansi - Prayagraj Jn - VGL Jhansi Ring Rail Mah… | ME… | NCR | Jan-10 | Feb-28 | VGLJ | 12:00 | VGLJ | -12h 0m | -1 | S M | T W | T F | S | no info | ||
| 7109 | Narasapur - Banaras Special Fare Mahakumbh Mela S… | Exp | SCR | Jan-26 | Feb-02 | NS | 06:00 | BSBS | 15:45 | 33h 45m | 41 | S | 1689 km | 7110 | |||
| 7110 | Banaras - Narasapur Special Fare Mahakumbh Mela S… | Exp | SCR | Jan-27 | Feb-03 | BSBS | 17:30 | NS | 05:00 | 35h 30m | 17 | M | 1598 km | 7109 | |||
| 8561 | Gorakhpur - Visakhapatnam Special Fare Mahakumbh… | Exp | ECoR | Jan-08 | Feb-19 | GKP | 14:20 | VSKP | 12:15 | 45h 55m | 33 | W | 2018 km | 8562 | |||
| 8562 | Visakhapatnam - Gorakhpur Special Fare Mahakumbh… | Exp | ECoR | Jan-05 | Feb-16 | VSKP | 22:20 | GKP | 20:25 | 46h 5m | 33 | S | 2018 km | 8561 | |||
| 8252 | Varanasi - Raigarh Special Fare Mahakumbh Mela Spe… | Exp | SECR | Jan-27 | Jan-27 | BSB | 10:50 | RIG | 05:25 | 18h 35m | 12 | M | 876 km | 8251 | |||
| 8251 | Raigarh - Varanasi Special Fare Mahakumbh Mela Spe… | Exp | SECR | Jan-25 | Jan-25 | RIG | 14:00 | BSB | 10:00 | 20h 0m | 12 | S | 876 km | 8252 | |||
| 8418 | Tundla - Puri Special Fare Mahakumbh Mela Special | Exp | ECoR | Jan-08 | Feb-20 | TDL | 03:00 | PURI | 09:45 | 30h 45m | 26 | W | 1576 km | 8417 | |||
| 8417 | Puri - Tundla Special Fare Mahakumbh Mela Special | Exp | ECoR | Jan-06 | Feb-17 | PURI | 12:30 | TDL | 20:15 | 31h 45m | 26 | M | 1576 km | 8418 | |||
| 7105 | Secunderabad - Patna Special Fare Mahakumbh Mela … | Exp | SCR | Feb-07 | Feb-07 | SC | 17:00 | PNBE | 10:30 | 41h 30m | 29 | F | 1907 km | 7106 | |||
| 7101 | Aurangabad - Patna Special Fare Mahakumbh Mela S… | Exp | SCR | Feb-19 | Feb-25 | AWB | 19:00 | PNBE | 10:30 | 39h 30m | 23 | T W | 1811 km | 7102 | |||
| 7099 | Hazur Sahib Nanded - Patna Special Fare Mahakumb… | Exp | SCR | Feb-13 | Feb-13 | NED | 23:00 | PNBE | 10:30 | 35h 30m | 20 | T | 1636 km | 7100 | |||
| 7095 | Kakinada Town - Gaya Special Fare Mahakumbh Mela… | Exp | SCR | Feb-08 | Feb-08 | CCT | 14:30 | GAYA | 10:00 | 43h 30m | 33 | S | 2121 km | 7096 | |||
| 7093 | Vijayawada - Gaya Special Fare Mahakumbh Mela Sp… | Exp | SCR | Feb-05 | Feb-05 | BZA | 19:20 | GAYA | 10:00 | 38h 40m | 28 | W | 1909 km | 7094 | |||
| 7091 | Vikarabad - Gaya Special Fare Mahakumbh Mela Spec… | Exp | SCR | Feb-18 | Feb-18 | VKB | 15:45 | GAYA | 09:00 | 41h 15m | 27 | T | 1898 km | 7092 | |||
| 7083 | Machilipatnam - Azamgarh Special Fare Mahakumbh … | Exp | SCR | Feb-05 | Feb-05 | MTM | 22:00 | AMH | 17:15 | 43h 15m | 24 | W | 1944 km | 7084 | |||
| 4065 | Phaphamau - Delhi Special Fare Mahakumbh Mela Sp… | Exp | NR | Jan-11 | Feb-28 | PFM | 23:30 | DLI | 13:40 | 14h 10m | 12 | S | M | T | F S | 674 km | 4066 |
| 4315 | Phaphamau - Dehradun Special Fare Mahakumbh Mel… | Exp | NR | Jan-19 | Feb-24 | PFM | 06:30 | DDN | 21:30 | 15h 0m | 6 | S | M | W | S | 733 km | 4316 |
| 4316 | Dehradun - Phaphamau Special Fare Mahakumbh Mel… | Exp | NR | Jan-18 | Feb-23 | DDN | 08:10 | PFM | 23:50 | 15h 40m | 6 | S | T | F | S | 733 km | 4315 |
| 4528 | Amb Andaura - Phaphamau Special Fare Mahakumbh… | Exp | NR | Jan-17 | Feb-23 | AADR | 22:05 | PFM | 18:00 | 19h 55m | 16 | S | M | F S | 1000 km | 4527 | |
| 9538 | Banaras - Rajkot Special Fare Mahakumbh Special | Exp | WR | Feb-07 | Feb-20 | BSBS | 19:30 | RJT | 04:10 | 32h 40m | 23 | S | T | S | 1613 km | 9537 | |
| 9537 | Rajkot - Banaras Special Fare Mahakumbh Special | Exp | WR | Feb-06 | Feb-19 | RJT | 06:05 | BSBS | 14:45 | 32h 40m | 23 | W | T | S | 1613 km | 9538 | |
| 9592 | Banaras - Veraval Special Fare Mahakumbh Special | Exp | WR | Feb-24 | Feb-24 | BSBS | 19:30 | VRL | 09:00 | 37h 30m | 24 | M | 1798 km | 9591 | |||
| 9591 | Veraval - Banaras Special Fare Mahakumbh Special | Exp | WR | Feb-22 | Feb-22 | VRL | 22:20 | BSBS | 14:45 | 40h 25m | 24 | S | 1798 km | 9592 | |||
