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.
The Maha Kumbh 2025 began on Monday, with 60 lakh devotees already taking a holy dip in the Sangam by 9:30 AM, according to the Uttar Pradesh government.
A sea of devotees from across the country and the world gathered not just for chanting, meditation, and spiritual fulfillment, but also to experience the unparalleled cultural heritage of Mahakumbh. The overwhelming gathering at permanent and temporary ghats, including Sangam Noj in the h
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Monday praised the beginning of Maha Kumbh 2025 in Prayagraj, calling it a proud symbol of India's spiritual and cultural heritage, embodying the essence of "unity in diversity."
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.