Maha Kumbh 2025: "A festival of Indian culture", says Rajnath Singh after taking dip at Triveni Sangam in Prayagraj

Prayagraj (Uttar Pradesh) [India], January 18 (ANI): Defence Minister Rajnath Singh termed the ongoing Maha Kumbh as a festival of Indian culture and spiritual experience of Sanatan Dharma one based on the ancient Vedic astronomical event.

After taking a dip at the Triveni Sangam on the sixth day of the Maha Kumbh being held in Prayagraj, Rajnath Singh told ANI, "I consider it my good fortune that the almighty has given me this opportunity. Today, after taking a bath in the Sangam, I feel very fulfilled. This festival is a festival of Indian culture and spiritual experience of Sanatan Dharma, which is based on the ancient Vedic astronomical event... This is a confluence of Ganga, Yamuna and Saraswati with the spiritual, scientific aspect of Sanatan Dharma as well as social harmony..."
The top BJP leader also congratulated Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath for conducting the world's largest public gathering.
"Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath deserves congratulations for the way he efficiently conducted the world's largest public gathering... I heartily congratulate him for this," he said.
After taking a dip, Singh performed puja and offered prayers at the confluence of the sacred Ganga, Yamuna and mystical Saraswati rivers.
The Defence Minister was also accompanied by Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Sudhanshu Trivedi and other leaders of the party.
The Maha Kumbh commenced on January 13 and would conclude on February 26.
Devotees, both Indian and foreign, immersed themselves in the sacred tradition, contributing to the world's largest spiritual gathering. The atmosphere around the Triveni Sangam was filled with devotion as foreign pilgrims joined in the spiritual energy of the Mela. Foreign devotees from various parts of the world gathered to sing bhajans, blending into the devotional ambience.
At the Sangam, crores of pilgrims from across the country, representing different castes, classes, and languages, are participating in the age-old tradition of Kalpavas. Rich or poor, traders or officials, men, women, or transgender individuals, everyone forgets their differences and unites in the spirit of devotion, taking a holy dip at the confluence.
The Maha Kumbh was started on January 13. The next key bathing dates include January 29 (Mauni Amavasya - Second Shahi Snan), February 3 (Basant Panchami - Third Shahi Snan), February 12 (Maghi Purnima), and February 26 (Maha Shivaratri). (ANI)