Devotees throng Sangam in Prayagraj, Ganga ghats in Varanasi to take holy dip on Mauni Amavasya
Millions of people are expected to take a dip in the Sangam and the Ganga on this occasion.
Millions of people are expected to take a dip in the Sangam and the Ganga on this occasion.
Officials said around 60 lakh devotees had taken the holy dip in the Ganges by 5 pm on Wednesday on the occasion of Ekadashi. The Makar Sankranti festival will begin after midnight and continue for two days.
After the successful Paush Purnima snan, in which over 31 lakh devotees took a holy dip, the Mela administration has stepped up preparations for the upcoming Makar Sankranti Snan.
Union Minister Jitan Ram Manjhi took a holy dip at Triveni Sangam on Wednesday during the ongoing Mahakumbh 2025. The Minister reflected on India’s rich cultural and spiritual heritage, emphasising its legacy as a Vishwaguru.
'Mahakumbh 2025,' which is being held in Teerthraj Prayagraj since January 13, has scripted history with over 55 crore devotees taking a holy dip in the Triveni Sangam, marking the largest participation in any religious, cultural, or social event, Mela authorities here on Tuesday said.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Wednesday, took a holy dip at Triveni Sangam at the ongoing Mahakumbh in Uttar Pradesh’s Prayagraj.
The Mauni Amavasya at the Mahakumbh, a grand festival of faith, witnessed more than eight crore devotees taking a holy dip in the Sangam.
Diplomats from the United States and Bangladesh are also poised to witness this grand occasion. The event has amplified Uttar Pradesh’s reputation across the globe, drawing enthusiasts eager to witness the largest cultural congregation on Earth.
The Mahakumbh in Prayagraj has witnessed an unprecedented turnout of devotees, with over 10 crore people taking a holy dip in the sacred confluence of Maa Ganga, Maa Yamuna, and the mystical Maa Saraswati.
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and his cabinet colleagues took a holy dip in the Sangam at Tirtharaj Prayagraj on Wednesday and prayed for the welfare of the entire world.
