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.
The Mahakumbh 2025, which began today in Prayagraj, is projected to generate trade worth approximately Rs 2 lakh crore in the region, according to the Confederation of All India Traders (CAIT).
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."
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.