Mahakumbh 2025 Brings 60 Lakh Devout for Holy Bath at Sangam
Mahakumbh 2025 began on Monday Image credit UP Govt
World’s Largest Religious Congregation Kicks Off at Mahakumbh in Prayagraj
By Amit Kumar
Prayagraj, January 13: Over 60 lakh devout took holy dips at the Sangam in Prayagraj with six-week-long Mahakumbh setting spiritual fervour on inaugural day. The Paush Purnima fervour gripped the religious congregation as chants of ‘Har Har Gange’ filled the air along the Sangam banks.
Prayagraj witnessed a breathtaking sight as thousands of devotees gathered at the sacred confluence of the Ganga, Yamuna, and the invisible Saraswati to take a holy dip on the auspicious occasion of Paush Purnima. Marking the first Snan Parv (bathing festival) of Mahakumbh 2025.
The devotion was palpable as devotees and Kalpavasis began arriving at the Sangam banks from midnight, filling the air with resonant chants of ‘Har Har Gange’.
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Pilgrims of all ages, including children, the elderly, and women, reached the ghats early in the morning, balancing their belongings on their heads, undeterred by the cold weather or the burden they carried. Sangam Nose, Airavat Ghat, and VIP Ghat were among the popular spots where devotees performed their holy baths.
People of all ages, from children to the elderly, actively participated in ‘Sangam Snan and Daan’ (charity). After taking the sacred dip, devotees performed puja and daan at the holy Sangam banks, seeking spiritual merit.
Photos and videos of the grand bathing festival continue to go viral on social media, with devotees and the youth expressing pride in their rich cultural heritage. This holy bathing festival of Mahakumbh turned into a memorable and spiritually uplifting experience for all.
“Mahakumbh is not just a religious gathering but a testament to the global prestige of Sanatan culture and traditions,” said Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on the occasion.
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A sea of devotees from across the country and the world gathered not just for chanting, meditation, and spiritual fulfilment but also to experience the unparalleled cultural heritage of Mahakumbh. The overwhelming gathering at permanent and temporary ghats, including Sangam Noj in the holy city of Prayagraj, bore witness to this extraordinary event.
Many devotees were seen with teary eyes, overwhelmed by the divine atmosphere, as they immersed themselves in prayers, rituals, and the spirit of unity. Two days before the official bathing day, lakhs of devotees had already begun taking holy dips, indicating that the 45-day-long Mahakumbh 2025 might surpass the Uttar Pradesh government’s crowd projections. The massive turnout in the initial days suggests that this year’s congregation will be larger than ever before.
On Paush Purnima, Kalpvasis, known for their intense spiritual discipline, took a holy dip in the ‘Mokshadayini’ Sangam, beginning their 45-day-long spiritual retreat. Kalpvasis observe strict vows of celibacy, minimalistic living, and regular prayers during the Mahakumbh period. They prayed not only for their personal spiritual elevation but also for the welfare of humanity.
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