"A mini India is visible here...": BJP MP Jagdambika Pal on Maha Kumbh 2025

Prayagraj (Uttar Pradesh) [India], February 12 (ANI): As today marks one of the auspicious days for snan at Maha Kumbh, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Jagdambika Pal, who is in Prayagraj, expressed his fervour on the occasion of Magh Purnima on Wednesday.
Expressing his feelings, Pal stated that happiness cannot be expressed in words and it can only be experienced after visiting the spiritual event. He said that a "Mini-India" is visible here.
Speaking to ANI, BJP MP Jagdambika Pal said, "Today is Maghi Purnima and crores of people have come from across the world for a holy dip at the Sangam... The happiness here cannot be expressed in words, it can only be experienced after coming here. Everyone is equal here in front of Maa Ganga. A mini India is visible here..."
Meanwhile, a massive crowd of devotees gathered at the Triveni Sangam during the ongoing Maha Kumbh to take a holy dip on the auspicious occasion of Magh Purnima.
According to the official data, more than 48.83 million devotees have taken a dip so far.
Monika, a devotee applauded the arrangements made in the Mela Kshetra.
"We have come here for the snan on Magh Purnima. The government has made really good arrangements. We are having a really nice experience..." she said speaking to ANI.
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath monitored the Magh Purnima 'snan' taking place at the Sangam from his office.
Taking to social media X, the CM extended his heartfelt wishes to the people on the auspicious occasion.
In an X post, he wrote, "Hearty congratulations to all the devotees and residents of the state on the holy bathing festival Magh Purnima! Heartiest greetings to all the revered saints, religious leaders, Kalpvasis and devotees who have come for a holy bath in the sacred Triveni in Maha Kumbh-2025, Prayagraj today! May everyone's life be filled with happiness, prosperity and good fortune by the grace of Lord Shri Hari. May Mother Ganga, Mother Yamuna and Mother Saraswati fulfil everyone's wishes, this is my wish."
The total number of pilgrims visiting the Mela grounds has reached 38.83 million, while Kalpwasis staying in the area has crossed 10 million.
According to officials, the cumulative number of devotees who have performed snan since the beginning of the festival has now exceeded 462.5 million as of February 11, 2025. The footfall is expected to increase further as the mela progresses, with more auspicious bathing dates lined up in the coming days.
Maha Kumbh 2025, which commenced on Paush Purnima (January 13, 2025), is the world's largest spiritual and cultural gathering, attracting devotees from across the globe. The grand event will continue till Mahashivratri on February 26. (ANI)