Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Keshav Prasad Maurya on Monday said that the first 'snaan' of Maha Kumbh was held with safety and cleanliness and noted that other 'snans' will be held in the same grand manner.
Highlighting the religious significance of the pilgrimage, Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami urged the people to take the holy dip at 'Sangam', which is the single most important ritual of the Maha Kumbh Mela.
Anthony Thompson, who came from London to take a holy dip during the Maha Kumbh Mela, said that he is very "humbled and privileged" to be here and termed it an "extraordinary experience" for him.
The Maha Kumbh 2025 began on Monday, with 6 million devotees already taking a holy dip in the Sangam by 9:30 AM, according to the Uttar Pradesh government.
As the biggest spiritual gathering in the world begins on the auspicious occasion of Paush Purnima on Monday, devotees from across the world are making their way to India to participate in the Maha Kumbh Mela in Uttar Pradesh.
In conversation with ANI, DGP Prashant Kumar highlighted that with expanded 'ghats' and a robust crowd management system in place, authorities are focused on making this year's Kumbh Mela both a spiritual and secure experience for all attendees.
Traffic Police authorities have made elaborate arrangements and implemented a detailed plan to ensure smooth vehicular movement and safety for devotees visiting the Maha Kumbh Mela in Uttar Pradesh's Prayagraj, which begins Monday.
In a remarkable display of devotion to the environment, Bahubali Baba, a monk from Punjab, cycled to the Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, planting trees and spreading awareness about climate change along the way.
As the convenor of the State Level Bankers' Committee (SLBC), Uttar Pradesh, BoB is leveraging Maha Kumbh to promote digital payments, offer AI-driven customer support, and provide robust banking infrastructure.
As the world's largest religious gathering, the Mahakumbh, draws near, DIG Vaibhav Krishna and Mahakumbh Mela Kshetra SSP Rajesh Dwivedi inspected the Kumbh Mela area here on Saturday.