Under the guidance of Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, an AC Volvo bus service has been launched from Gujarat to Prayagraj, allowing devotees from Gujarat to travel and take a holy dip at the Prayagraj Maha Kumbh along with their family members, according to a press release from the Gujara
"Does taking a dip in Ganga alleviate poverty?... When children are dying of hunger, these people spend thousands of rupees on taking dips in the Ganga and competing with each other... Such people cannot do any good for the country," the Congress President added.
Guided by the saint community, the leaders participated in the ritual, with holy water from the River Ganga sprinkled on them as part of the traditional puja-archana, according to an official release.
New Delhi [India], January 27: Every 12 years, the sacred rivers of Prayagraj play host to one of the largest peaceful gatherings on the planet--the spiritually significant Kumbh Mela. As the festival returns in 2025 after a 12-year cycle, several millions of devotees will congregate on the
The ongoing Mahakumbh in Prayagraj has witnessed an extraordinary surge in devotees, with over 6.019 million pilgrims taking the holy dip at the confluence of the Ganga, Yamuna, and Saraswati rivers as of 12 pm on Monday, as per Uttar Pradesh government.
NASA Astronaut Donald Pettit shared images of the 2025 Maha Kumbh Mela from the International Space Station, highlighting the massive scale of the pilgrimage. Over 110 million devotees have participated so far in the event, which continues to draw millions in Prayagraj.
Ahead of his visit to the ongoing Mahakumbh in Prayagraj today, Union Minister Amit Shah expressed his excitement saying that he is 'eager' to take a dip in one of the largest religious confluence and seek the blessings of the saints.
The Mahakumbh 2025 has proven to be a life-changing experience for many youths who attended the grand festival. As they immersed themselves in the spiritual atmosphere, they felt an overwhelming sense of joy, peace, and enlightenment.
A surge in devotees visiting the Ram Janmbhoomi Temple in Ayodhya has led authorities to tighten security measures. The influx is attributed to the ongoing Mahakumbh in Prayagraj, where devotees take a holy dip before visiting the Ram temple.
As the largest-ever religious congregation unfolds, a significant number of devotees took a holy dip at the Sangam Triveni Ghat in Prayagraj's Mahakumbh city on Monday.