Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Monday strongly defended the arrangements for the Maha Kumbh, while criticizing the opposition, especially the Samajwadi Party (SP), for their handling of the Kumbh Mela in 2013 and for appointing Mohammad Azam Khan as the Kumbh Mela in charge.
Earlier on Saturday, Union Minister Puri visited the ongoing Maha Kumbh in Uttar Pradesh's Prayagraj accompanied by his wife Lakshmi Puri, former UN Assistant Secretary-General, and took a holy dip in the Triveni Sangam.
Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel offered prayers at Shri Somnath Mahadev, the first among the 12 Jyotirlingas, during his visit to Somnath for the inauguration of the first-ever Somnath Mahotsav, organized on the occasion of Mahashivratri, said a statement from CMO.
Singer Mohit Chauhan, best known for tracks 'Ilahi' and 'Tum Se Hi', feels blessed to be at Prayagraj and witness the spiritual grandeur of Maha Kumbh.
Actress Sonali Bendre took a holy dip in the Triveni Sangam at the ongoing Maha Kumbh mela in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, on Sunday. She was joined by her husband and producer, Goldie Behl, on the sacred visit.
Actor Abhishek Banerjee, who is currently shooting in Prayagraj, took part in the ongoing Maha Kumbh Mela 2025 and expressed his awe at the devotion and spirit of the millions attending the event.
Actress Katrina Kaif visited Prayagraj on Monday to participate in the Maha Kumbh Mela, a major religious event drawing millions of devotees from across the world.
As millions of devotees continue to throng the Maha Kumbh, Uttar Pradesh Cabinet Minister OP Rajbhar on Monday praised the Yogi Adityanath government for the successful organization of Maha Kumbh, stating that the large turnout of devotees reflects the administration's efforts.