Maha Kumbh Mela 2025: Nearly 60 lakh devotees take holy dip on Day-1
Prayagraj: The 45-day Maha Kumbh Mela 2025, celebrated as the largest gathering on Earth, commenced early this morning at the sacred Triveni Sangam — the confluence of the Ganga, Yamuna and the mythical Saraswati rivers — in Prayagraj, on the occasion of Paush Purnima.
Uttar Pradesh DGP Prashant Kumar stated, “Maha Kumbh 2025 has begun today. In addition to the traditional Police system, we have enhanced arrangements for devotees using advanced technology.
Today, ‘Pushp Varsha’ will also take place. An estimated 1.5 crore (15 million) devotees are expected to take a holy dip at the Triveni Sangam under stringent security measures.
The event began with the ‘Shahi Snan’ on Paush Purnima, marking a rare celestial alignment that occurs only once every 144 years. Devotees have gathered in massive numbers at the Triveni Sangam, to participate in this auspicious ritual.
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