Basant Panchami: 35.6 million devotees take holy dip at Prayagraj Sangam

On the auspicious occasion of Basant Panchami, a magnificent display of faith was witnessed at the pristine Triveni Sangam in Prayagraj, the king of pilgrimage sites.

According to the government, more than 35.6 million devotees took a holy dip on this occasion.

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Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath stated that on this auspicious day, a celebration of knowledge, wisdom, and consciousness, more than 3.56 crore devotees took a holy dip at the Sangam, illuminated by the divine light of Sanatan culture.

The Chief Minister extended his heartfelt greetings to all the revered saints, religious leaders, ascetics who had come for Kalpavas (a period of religious observance), and devotees from India and abroad who took the holy dip. He said that this massive gathering is a symbol of the vibrant tradition of Sanatan culture and the immense power of public faith.

Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath expressed his gratitude to the revered Akharas (religious orders), local administration, police administration, fair management, sanitation workers, voluntary organizations, boatmen, and all the departments of the state government for their cooperation in successfully and smoothly conducting the holy bathing festival.

He extended his heartfelt congratulations to the people of the state for this successful event and said that the government is fully committed to the convenience, safety, and cleanliness of the devotees.