Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh [India]: The ongoing Mahakumbh 2025 has seen an overwhelming surge of devotees, with approximately 400 million pilgrims taking the sacred dip at Triveni Sangam—the confluence of the Ganges, Yamuna, and the mythical Saraswati—in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, on Saturday.
This massive spiritual congregation, which began on January 13, 2025, is set to continue until February 26, breaking previous records in terms of attendance and participation.
Officials have confirmed that around 400 million devotees have already participated in the holy ritual at Triveni Sangam, making this edition of Mahakumbh one of the largest religious gatherings in history.
Global Participation and Political Presence
The grand event has drawn devotees from across the world, with prominent leaders such as Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma and Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel taking part in the sacred Kumbh Snan.
Rajasthan’s Deputy CM Diya Kumari praised the initiative, stating, “On the initiative of the CM, all the cabinet and MLAs are today going to Maha Kumbh. It’s a good initiative of the CM, and I thank him for that.”
Additionally, Rajasthan Minister Jawahar Singh Bedham lauded CM Sharma for his efforts in preserving cultural heritage and confirmed that the Rajasthan government will hold a cabinet meeting at the event.
“I congratulate all and thank the CM for the conservation of cultural heritage—he has decided to take us all for the holy dip at Maha Kumbh. We will hold a cabinet there and will make some good decisions,” Bedham stated.
Meanwhile, Rajasthan Deputy CM Prem Chand Bairwa emphasized the spiritual significance of the occasion, saying, “We all MLAs are going to Prayagraj to take a dip at Maha Kumbh. We will pray for the happiness of the entire country.”
A Historic Spiritual Gathering
The Maha Kumbh Mela, held in Prayagraj, is one of the most revered spiritual events, drawing millions of pilgrims from India and abroad for the holy Kumbh Snan.
A day earlier, Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel also participated in the sacred bath at Triveni Sangam.
As the Mahakumbh 2025 continues towards Mahashivratri on February 26, it is poised to set new benchmarks as the world’s largest spiritual and cultural gathering, uniting millions of devotees in faith and devotion.