Spiritual leader Sadhguru calls Mahakumbh, "A Celebration of Liberation"

Prayagraj (Uttar Pradesh) [India], January 16 (ANI): At Prayagraj's Mahakumbh 2025, Sadhguru Jaggi Vasudev immersed himself in the holy dip, embracing the spiritual essence of the grand event.
His participation added a deeply personal touch to the gathering, reflecting the profound cultural and spiritual significance that draws millions to this celestial celebration.
Speaking to ANI, Vasudev said, "It's a celestial phenomenon and also a civilisational phenomenon that should not be missed; especially if you are born in Bharat, you should not miss it."
"You may be religious, not religious; you may be spiritual, not spiritual. You may want liberation or you may want bondage--whatever it is. You should not miss this event because, as a civilisation, this is a phenomenon that has gone on for 8000-10,000 years... This is the only culture in the world that seeks liberation," spiritual leader Vasudev told ANI.
As he took a holy dip in the Ganga, Sadhguru expressed his appreciation for the efforts of the management. "The river looks much better than the last time I came. Thanks to the efforts under Namami Gange, we can see real progress. But there's still a lot to do, and I hope the work continues."
Sadhguru also touched on Indian beliefs about karma, countering misconceptions about sin and virtue. "In our culture, it's not about going to heaven or hell. Whatever you do is your karma, and it will bring results--good or bad. The key is to embrace those results without regret," he explained.
He expressed hope for a stronger commitment to both spiritual and environmental responsibility. "Natural farming and planting more trees along the river are steps in the right direction. Let's keep moving forward to protect this sacred river and our heritage."
More than 2.5 million devotees took part in the holy dip at Triveni Sangam, a sacred confluence of Rivers Ganga, Yamuna and 'mystical' Saraswati on Thursday, the fourth day of Maha Kumbh.
According to the data released, by 5 pm on Thursday, over 2.5 million people visited the Maha Kumbh at Prayagraj and took a holy dip at the Sangam, with more than 1 million Kalpvasis and 1.5 million additional pilgrims. Over 60 million devotees have participated in the world's biggest religious congregation so far. (ANI)