The Maha Kumbh Mela, the largest religious gathering in the world, started on Monday in Prayagraj district of Uttar Pradesh, where a massive number of devotees took a holy dip in the Ganga river during the first ‘Shahi Snan’ of Pauh Purnima.
#WATCH | Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh: Devotees took a holy dip in Triveni Sangam – a sacred confluence of rivers Ganga, Yamuna and ‘mystical’ Saraswati as today, January 13 – Paush Purnima marks the beginning of the 45-day-long #MahaKumbh2025
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Images from the temple town of Prayagraj depicted devotees gathering at various ghats throughout the city and immersing themselves at the Triveni Sangam, where the Ganga, Yamuna, and the legendary Saraswati rivers merge, to cleanse their sins and achieve salvation (moksha).
#WATCH | Prayagraj | Devotees arrived at the bank of Triveni Sangam – a sacred confluence of rivers Ganga, Yamuna and ‘mystical’ Saraswati as today, January 13 – Paush Purnima marks the beginning of the 45-day-long #MahaKumbh2025
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— ANI (@ANI) January 13, 2025
According to government statistics, up to 60 lakh devotees bathed in the Triveni Sangam at 8 am on Monday.
“Special day for crores of people who cherish Bharatiya values, culture”: PM Modi on Maha Kumbh
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The 45-day Maha Kumbh, taking place after 144 years, commenced at the meeting point of the Ganga, Yamuna, and the enigmatic Saraswati rivers, with more than 45 crore devotees anticipated to attend the event.
Devotees from across the globe unite in devotion, taking the holy dip in the sacred waters of the Sangam during Maha Kumbh 2025 at Prayagraj, celebrating faith, spirituality, and tradition.#एकता_का_महाकुम्भ#MahaKumbh2025 #MahaKumbhMela2025 #kumbhamelapic.twitter.com/CUng3gbSPy
— MahaKumbh 2025 (@KumbhMela2025) January 13, 2025
Individuals from India and various parts of the globe have begun to arrive in Prayagraj to immerse themselves in the waters of the Triveni Sangam.
VIDEO | UP Deputy CM Brajesh Pathak (@brajeshpathakup) says, “Maha Kumbh has started today. First ‘Shahi Snan’ is today. It is an auspicious occasion. Devotees in large numbers are arriving. I extend my good wishes to them.”#MahaKumbh2025 #PrayagrajMahakumbh2025 pic.twitter.com/buG9eykM1e
— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) January 13, 2025
Singh stated that officials from both the central and state governments are collaborating to ensure that Maha Kumbh is a successful event and provides a pleasing experience for the devotees.
Experience the breathtaking view of the Triveni Sangam at #MahaKumbh2025, where the sacred rivers Ganga, Yamuna, and the mythical Saraswati converge.
This magnificent spectacle welcomes millions of devotees seeking spiritual renewal in a vibrant atmosphere of faith and unity… pic.twitter.com/nxsZOCr5PX
— PIB India (@PIB_India) January 13, 2025
The government has partnered with important tourism partners such as IRCTC and ITDC to provide various “tailored tour packages and high-end lodging choices.”
On the occasion of the first bathing festival of Maha Kumbh 2025, around 40 lakh devotees took a holy dip#MahaKumbh2025 #MahaKumbh #MahaKumbhMela2025 #MahaKumbhOnDD@myogiadityanath @myogioffice #hrishikeshbhattphotography pic.twitter.com/1B5XH4ONB5
— DD News (@DDNewslive) January 13, 2025
The ITDC has established 80 upscale lodgings at the tent city in Prayagraj, and the IRCTC is additionally offering luxury tents to host the arriving pilgrims and visitors.
“Seeing real India, I love India!” Foreign devotees express joy on attending Maha Kumbh
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— ANI Digital (@ani_digital) January 13, 2025
Many people from foreign countries have participated in the shahi snan and Maha Kumbh festival.
