Massive crowd gathers at Triveni Sangam for holy dip; CM Yogi extends wishes on Magh Purnima

Prayagraj (Uttar Pradesh) [India], February 12 (ANI): Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath extended his heartfelt congratulations to everyone on the auspicious occasion of Magh Purnima.

पावन स्नान पर्व माघ पूर्णिमा की सभी श्रद्धालुओं एवं प्रदेश वासियों को हार्दिक बधाई!

महाकुम्भ-2025, प्रयागराज में आज पवित्र त्रिवेणी में पुण्य स्नान हेतु पधारे सभी पूज्य साधु-संतों, धर्माचार्यों, कल्पवासियों और श्रद्धालुओं का हार्दिक अभिनंदन!

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— Yogi Adityanath (@myogiadityanath) February 11, 2025

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 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 fulfill everyone's wishes, this is my wish."

The visuals of full moon illuminated the night sky during the momentous occasion of Maghi Purnima.
The ongoing Magh Mela 2025 witnessed a massive influx of devotees, with over 48.83 million people taking a holy dip in the Ganga till 0400 hrs on Monday. The total number of pilgrims visiting the mela grounds has reached 38.83 million, while Kalpwasis staying in the area have 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.
Authorities have deployed extensive security and administrative measures to manage the massive gathering, ensuring a smooth and safe experience for the pilgrims.
Additional Mela Officer Vivek Chaturvedi said, "Today is the snan of 'Maghi Purnima'. This time an unexpected crowd has come to the Mela. The snan is going on. A large number of devotees are coming here. All preparations have been.
Vaibhav Krishna, DIG Prayagraj, also told about the significant arrival of devotees for the 'snan' during Magh Purnima,said," On the occasion of Magh Purnima, devotees are arriving here in large numbers, for 'snan'...our preparations are really good...everything is under control...parking, traffic diversions, everything is activated...devotees are following the rules and regulations."
To manage the massive influx of devotees, the administration has declared a 'No Vehicle' zone in the area. Private and public vehicles will be parked in designated parking lots, and only essential and emergency services will be allowed to enter. Additionally, a ban has also been announced on the vehicles of the Kalpavasis.
To ensure the safety of the devotees, only essential and emergency services will be allowed to enter. The special traffic plan will be implemented in the city from 5 p.m. today and remain in force till the end of February 12.
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)