#MahaKumbhMela2025 | Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh: Thousands of devotees take a holy dip in Triveni Sangam – a sacred confluence of rivers Ganga, Yamuna and ‘mystical’ Saraswati as today, January 13 – Paush Purnima marks the beginning of the 45-day-long #MahaKumbh2025
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— ANI (@ANI) January 13, 2025
The state police has built a special floating police chowki to help devotees. Security has been heightened and security personnel are patrolling using boats to ensure the safety and security of devotees in this mega event. Teams of Rapid Action Force (RAF), police and Central Reserved Police Force (CRPF) are present at the spot
A devotee from South Africa’s Cape Town told ANI, “It’s so beautiful. The streets are clean, the people are so friendly and happy. We practice Sanatan Dharma.”
The historic city of Prayagraj is estimated to attract over 40 crore people during Maha Kumbh from January 13 to February 26.
#WATCH | Prayagraj | Devotees start to gather as today, January 13 – Paush Purnima marks the beginning of the 45-day-long #MahaKumbh2025
A rare celestial alignment that occurs only once in 144 years – adds to the speciality of Maha Kumbh this year which is historically held at… pic.twitter.com/iMuoDoMWuT
— ANI (@ANI) January 12, 2025
Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said that the Maha Kumbh presents a significant opportunity for people across India and the world to explore the spiritual and cultural heritage of the state as well as India. He urged devotees to first offer khichdi to Baba Gorakhnath on Makar Sankranti and then participate in the Mahakumbh to experience its grandeur.
First Published: Jan 13, 2025 9:03 AM IST
