Maha Kumbh 2025, with over 50 crore devotees having taken a holy dip in the holy waters up until February 14. It is marked as the largest spiritual and cultural gathering in Prayagraj globally and recorded a historic turnout.
The event was initiated on 13 January. It will culminate on Mahashivratri, which falls on February 26, bringing pilgrims from across the globe to perform spiritual rituals of purification.
महाकुम्भ मेला विश्व का सबसे बड़ा धार्मिक आयोजन है। इसने सदियों से विश्वभर के लोगों को आकर्षित किया है।
गंगा, यमुना और सरस्वती के पवित्र संगम तट पर करोड़ों की संख्या में श्रद्धालु भक्ति, आस्था और परम्परा की इस अद्वितीय त्रिवेणी में एकत्र होते हैं…#सनातन_गर्व_महाकुम्भ_पर्व I… pic.twitter.com/W1pNC0AIDv
— MyGov UP (@MyGov_UP) February 14, 2025
The Uttar Pradesh government initially envisaged a turnout of about 45 crore devotees. However, with nearly two weeks remaining for the grand spectacle to come to an end, the numbers exceed expectations. Reports stated that by 8.00 am today alone, about 8.54 million people had taken a holy dip, numbering as many as over 500,000 Kalpavasis and over 6.42 million pilgrims.
दुनिया का सबसे बड़ा आध्यात्मिक और सांस्कृतिक समागम ‘महाकुम्भ-2025’ कई वैश्विक मानक गढ़ रहा है। किसी एक आयोजन के लिए ऐसी दिव्य व्यवस्था अद्भुत है। आप भी आएं और दिव्य एवं भव्य महाकुम्भ के साक्षी बनें…#सनातन_गर्व_महाकुम्भ_पर्व I #MahaKumbh2025 I @MahaKumbh_2025 pic.twitter.com/7TN4TZjilF
— Information and Public Relations Department, UP (@InfoDeptUP) February 14, 2025
Tripura CM at Maha Kumbh 2025
Dignifying the occasion, Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha, together with his family, performed the ritual at Triveni Sangam. The CM prayed to the holy Ganga, praying for peace and prosperity for Tripura.
Due to the prevailing trend of pilgrim arrivals, the authorities foresee an expected total footfall of 55 crore before the festival closes down. There is an immense demand for transport services, and seats are all booked for trains and flights to Prayagraj for the next three weeks.
Devotees at Holy Dip
Despite the crowd, devotees still pour in, riding high on their faith and the spiritual importance of Maha Kumbh. There are only a few days to go for Mahashivratri. Millions could still partake in the bathing rituals marking the final leg of the mega bathing festival.
The hurry and fervor on display here hang into one of the most momentous instances in the annals of history.
