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.
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
An aarti was performed at the Sangam in Prayagraj to offer prayers for the peace of the souls who lost their lives in the devastating earthquakes that struck Tibet and Nepal on January 7.
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.
Mahant of Nirmohi Akhara, Digambar Akhara and Nirvani Ani Akhara inspected the route for the 'Rajsi Snan' (Shahi Snan) built from the saints camps to the Sangam Ghat on Sunday.
The National Gandhi Crafts Market has become a major attraction at the Mahakumbh Mela 2025, with artisans from across the country exhibiting their diverse handmade products.
The National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) has introduced a 'water ambulance' at the Sangam here during the Maha Kumbh to ensure the safety of devotees.
The Maha Kumbh is being celebrated after 12 years, and over 45 crore devotees are expected for the event. During the Mahakumbh, devotees will gather at the Sangam, the confluence of the Ganga, Yamuna, and Saraswati rivers, to take a holy dip.
As Prayagraj prepares to host the Mahakumbh, a massive gathering of devotees, tea vendors from Western Uttar Pradesh have descended upon the Sangam Ghat, braving the cold weather prevailing in the holy city.