The main bathing rituals (Shahi Snan) of the Kumbh will take place on January 14 (Makar Sankranti), January 29 (Mauni Amavasya), and February 3 (Basant Panchami).

Chhotu Baba, who hasn't bathed for 32 years, has become the center of attraction at the Maha Kumbh Mela 2025. Also known as Gangapuri Maharaj, Chhotu Baba hails from Assam's Kamakhya Peeth. Speaking to ANI,

Gangapuri Maharaj, also known as Chhotu Baba, hasn't taken bath in 32 years and is not planning to bathe during the bathing rituals of the Mahakumbh, set to start this month in Uttar Pradesh's Prayagraj.

Gangapuri Maharaj who has not taken a bath for 32 years has become the centre of attraction in Maha Kumbh Mela, Uttar Pradesh’s Prayagraj. Gangapuri Maharaj is also know as Chhotu Baba is from Assam’s Kamakhya Peeth.