Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Rajesh Dwivedi said that the devotees were coming in large numbers and the number of people who took the holy dip in the Sangam would be calculated by the evening.
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.
3.5 lakh devotees have taken a holy dip in the Sangam during the ongoing Maha Kumbh 2025 in Prayagraj, as of 7:30 AM on Monday, as per the Uttar Pradesh government.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday praised the beginning of Maha Kumbh 2025 in Prayagraj, calling it a "very special day" for crores of people who uphold Indian values and culture.
This year, Maha Kumbh, the largest spiritual gathering in the world, has become more special because of the rare celestial alignment that occurs only once in 144 years.
As the biggest spiritual gathering in the world begins with the 'Shahi Snan' on the auspicious occasion of Paush Purnima on Monday, devotees from not just India but around the world are flocking to the Triveni Sangam in Uttar Pradesh's Prayagraj to take a holy dip during the MahaKumbh Mel
Prayagraj witnessed a large gathering of devotees at Triveni Sangam as Maha Kumbh commenced with the 'Shahi Snan' on the auspicious occasion of Paush Purnima on Monday.
Railway Board Chairman Satish Kumar talked about the preparations made for the Mahakumbh, saying that attention has been paid to the infrastructure of the railway stations.
Spiritual Leader Mahant Balveer Giri on Sunday urged devotees to not enter the 'Lete Hue Hanuman Ji' temple and worship from outside the temple on Makar Sankranti, January 14.