Prayagraj: A sea of devotees gathered at the Triveni Sangam in the early hours of Maha Shivaratri (February 26), marking the final ‘Snan’ of the Maha Kumbh 2025.
🚁 Drone visuals captured massive crowds taking the holy dip, with devotees expressing joy and gratitude.
🕊️ “We are fortunate to receive Maa Ganga’s blessings,” said one devotee.
📅 Key Snan Dates:
🗓️ Jan 13: Paush Purnima | 🗓️ Jan 14: Makar Sankranti | 🗓️ Jan 29: Mauni Amavasya
🗓️ Feb 3: Basant Panchami | 🗓️ Feb 12: Maghi Purnima | 🗓️ Feb 26: Maha Shivaratri
🔱 Significance:
Maha Shivaratri honors the divine union of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati, symbolizing love, power, and spiritual growth.
🏕️ Akharas Participating: Niranjani, Ahwan, Juna Akhada, and more led the Shahi Snan rituals.
🛡️ Security & Management:
✅ Extra police forces deployed
✅ Traffic advisories issued; smooth coordination with railways & airports
✅ 15,000 sanitation workers set a Guinness World Record (final announcement on Feb 27)
🚂 Indian Railways Steps Up:
➡️ 350+ special trains arranged for returning pilgrims
➡️ Emergency rakes positioned; internal movement plans activated
➡️ Passengers directed to shelters before boarding
📢 CM Yogi Adityanath:
“Over 1.30 crore devotees today & 63.36 crore overall have bathed at Triveni Sangam. A ‘Mahayagna’ of unity and Sanatan harmony.”
🙏 Elsewhere:
🏛️ Devotees thronged Shri Baba Baidyanath Jyotirlinga (Jharkhand) & Shiv Murti Temple (Mahipalpur).
🚨 Final Note: With Maha Kumbh concluding, efforts continue to ensure the safe return of millions of devotees. Hail Mother Ganga! 🌺