Devotees in large numbers are heading towards Triveni Sangam to take a holy dip on the first 'Amrit Snan' (Shahi Snan) of Maha Kumbh on the occasion of Makar Sankranti on Tuesday.
According to an official statement by the UP government, nearly 70 thousand people used the #Ekta_Ka_Mahakumbh hashtag in the afternoon, sharing their experiences of the massive crowd, the Sangam Snan, and the deep spiritual significance of the Sanatan faith.
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Monday greeted people who are at Sangam here on 'Paush Purnima' on the first day of Maha Kumbh and said around 15 million devotees took the holy dip.
He said that the police personnel remain deployed as the rush of devotees continues at Sangam and the police administration was surveilling the area via drones. The DGP added that no information about any mishap has been reported.
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.
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
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.