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Mahakumbh 2025: Over 7 crore devotees take holy dip at Triveni Sangam in six days

Mahakumbh 2025: A footfall of 45 crore (450 million) is expected throughout Mahakumbh, which will go on in February 26.
An aerial view of the devotees taking a dip at Triveni Sangam during the ongoing Maha Kumbh 2025, in Prayagraj on Thursday. (ANI Photo)
An aerial view of the devotees taking a dip at Triveni Sangam during the ongoing Maha Kumbh 2025, in Prayagraj on Thursday. (ANI Photo)

Mahakumbh 2025: The grand celebrations of Mahakumbh, one of the biggest religious gatherings around the world, kickstarted in Uttar Pradesh’s Prayagraj on Monday, January 13, 2025. The Mahakumbh will go on till February 26. Crores of people, devotees, and religious figures from across the world have made their way to Prayagraj to be a part of the festival....Read More

Mahakumbh 2025 | Key points

  • On Thursday evening, a grand procession, which included participation by saints and sadhus from all thirteen akharas and the Panch Agni akhara, was carried out to mark the entry of Jagatguru Shankaracharya Dwarka Sharda Pithadhish Swami, Shri Sadananda Saraswati Ji Maharaj into the Shankaracharya camp at Mahakumbh, said an ANI report.
  • Earlier on Thursday, on the fourth day of the Mahakumbh, over three million devotees took a holy dip in Sangam- the confluence of Ganga, Yamuna, and Saraswati rivers, said the report.
  • However, since January 11 to 16, over seven crore (70 million) people have taken holy dip in Sangam as part of the Mahakumbh, said an official statement. A footfall of a whopping 45 crore is expected at Mahakumbh 2025.
  • The next key ‘snan’ (holy bath) date is January 29 and preparations are already in place for the big event. Following that, another key ‘snan’ dates are - February 3, for the occasion of Basant Panchami, February 12, for the occasion of Maghi Purnima, and finally the conclusion of Mahakumbh on February 26 on the occasion of Maha Shivratri.

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Jan 18, 2025 5:25 AM IST

Mahakumbh 2025: Day 5 witnessed 1.78 million pilgrims and 1 million Kalpavasis

Day 5 of the 2025 Mahakumbh Mela witnessed more than 1.78 million pilgrims and 1 million Kalpavasis visiting the grand event till 4 pm Friday, official data showed.

According to the data released, over 2.78 million people took a dip in the Triveni Sangam at the grand celebration on the fifth day till 4 pm.

Jan 18, 2025 5:08 AM IST

Mahakumbh 2025 Live: BJP MP slams Akhilesh Yadav over his remarks

Mahakumbh 2025 Live: Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Ravi Kishan criticised Samajwadi Party (SP) chief Akhilesh Yadav on Friday over his comments on the Maha Kumbh, saying that the rise of Sanatana Dharma ideology is why they are hurt by it.

Jan 18, 2025 2:34 AM IST

Mahakumbh 2025 Live: Over 7 crore devotees take holy dip at Triveni Sangam in six days

Mahakumbh 2025 Live: In just six days of the Maha Kumbh Mela, over seven crore devotees, Kalpavasis, and revered seers have taken a holy dip at the Triveni Sangam. According to an official statement, the Uttar Pradesh government estimates that more than 45 crore people will attend the Maha Kumbh this time. With such a massive influx of devotees, crowd security remains a major challenge for the Maha Kumbh Police. However, the Integrated Command and Control Centre (ICCC), established in the fair area, is proving to be a vital tool in managing the crowd effectively. (PTI)

Jan 18, 2025 2:01 AM IST

Mahakumbh 2025 Live: BJP distributes copies of Constitution to sanitation workers

Mahakumbh 2025 Live: BJP leaders from Uttar Pradesh distributed copies of the Constitution to sanitation workers at the Mahakumbh mela in Prayagraj. As part of the “Samvidhan Gaurav Abhiyan,” a nationwide campaign celebrating 75 years of the Indian Constitution, the BJP is honouring Dalits across the state.

Jan 18, 2025 1:13 AM IST

Mahakumbh 2025 Live: Adityanath asks National Police Academy tosend officers for crowd management study

Mahakumbh 2025 Live: Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath on Friday said that his government has requested the Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel National Police Academy in Hyderabad to send officers to the Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj to study crowd management and related duties.

Jan 18, 2025 12:51 AM IST

Mahakumbh 2025 Live: Over 2.78 crore pilgrims take holy dip in Triveni Sangam on fifth day

As per official data, over 1.78 crore pilgrims and 1 crore Kalpavasis visited the Mahakumbh Mela on Friday until 4 pm. On the fifth day of the grand celebration, more than 2.78 crore people took a holy dip in the Triveni Sangam by 4 pm.

By January 16, over 7 crore people had already taken a dip in the Triveni Sangam. As of 2 pm today, over 1 crore Kalpavasis and 1 crore pilgrims had visited the Mahakumbh.

To maintain law and order in the district, the competent authority has imposed a prohibitory order effective until February 28. (ANI)

Jan 17, 2025 9:55 PM IST

Mahakumbh makes Prayagraj traders flourish

The Mahakumbh has witnessed over 7 crore devotees take the holy dip at the Sangam during Paush Purnima and the Amrit Snan of Makar Sankranti. The arrival of crores of pilgrims and tourists has given a significant boost to the city’s business and economy. Industries such as hospitality, food, woollen clothing, blankets, quilts, mattresses and electronics have experienced a 30-40% increase in sales. Deep dive

Jan 17, 2025 9:01 PM IST

Mahakumbh 2025 Live: Parking areas under constant surveillance, says UP Police

Superintendent of Police Amit Kumar, Integrated Command and Control Centre's in-charge, told PTI,"Parking areas are also under constant surveillance. Cameras installed in each parking lot indicate whether they are full or empty. When a parking lot reaches its capacity, we close it and direct vehicles to the next available lot. The nearest parking is filled first to minimise the walking distance for the bathers," he added.

Jan 17, 2025 8:17 PM IST

Mahakumbh 2025 Live: UP govt on prohibitory order,'necessary to stop all efforts of anti-social elements'

Expressing the need to ensure that anti-social elements do not create any kind of disturbance, the UP government stated,"In order to ensure that the festivals of various religions/sects and various competitive examinations are conducted safely and peacefully, it is necessary to stop all efforts of anti-social elements in the public interest."

Hence, given the urgency of the situation, sufficient reason has been presented for the one-sided order passed without hearing or giving notice to the other party/parties.

Jan 17, 2025 6:16 PM IST

Mahakumbh 2025 Live: 27.8 lakh people took holy dip in Triveni Sangam till 4 pm on Day 5

Over 1.78 million pilgrims and 1 million Kalpavasis visited the Mahakumbh Mela on Friday till 4 pm, ANI quoted official data. According to the data released, over 2.78 million people took a dip in the Triveni Sangam at the grand celebration on the fifth day till 4 pm.

Jan 17, 2025 4:56 PM IST

Mahakumbh 2025 Live: 2,750 cameras installed to ensure security, says UP Police

Superintendent of Police (SP) Amit Kumar, the in-charge of the ICCC, told PTI 2,750 cameras have been installed. The cameras monitor not only the fair area, but also the entire city, he added. "Surveillance is conducted from three angles: security, crowd management and crime prevention," the officer was quoted as saying in the statement.

Jan 17, 2025 3:36 PM IST

Mahakumbh 2025 Live: More than 45 crore people to attend Mahakumbh, says UP govt

The Uttar Pradesh government estimates that more than 45 crore people will attend the Maha Kumbh this time, PTI quoted an official statement. With such a massive influx of devotees, the security of the crowd is a major challenge for the Maha Kumbh Police, the statement said. However, the Integrated Command and Control Centre (ICCC), set up in the fair area, is proving to be a boon in managing the crowd.

Jan 17, 2025 2:33 PM IST

Mahakumbh 2025 Live: UP govt imposes prohibitory order till Feb 28

Uttar Pradesh government imposes prohibitory order till February 28 to maintain law and order, ANI reported. In an official communication on Friday, Additional Commissioner of Police, Prayagraj announced prohibitory orders under Section-163 of Indian Civil Security Code, 2023 (also called Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023).

Jan 17, 2025 1:36 PM IST

Mahakumbh 2025 Live: Devotees travelling from Rajasthan can avail free accommodation at Mahakumbh

Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma has directed officials to provide free accommodation to devotees from the state by setting up a Rajasthan Mandap in Prayagraj, said an ANI report. He also said that free food and medical facilities should also be provided to the devotees travelling from Rajasthan.

"Citizens of Rajasthan participating in the Mahakumbh Mela can avail these facilities at Rajasthan Mandap, Plot No. 97, Sector 7, Kailashpuri Marg, Prayagraj. For any kind of help and information in Prayagraj, you can contact the control room (9929860529, 9887812885) or the State Control Room of the Devasthan Department (0294-2426130)," read an official release.

Jan 17, 2025 11:18 AM IST

'Maha Kumbh is manifestation of basic ideals of Indian culture': Bihar Governor

Mahakumbh is the manifestation of the basic ideals of Indian culture where all diversity ends, said Bihar Governor Arif Mohammad Khan while talking about one of the world's biggest religious gatherings happening in Prayagraj, reported ANI.

"So many people congregate in one place for many days with the same feeling in their minds. It is said that don't ask about castes of monks who come to Kumbh. All are devotees and this is India. This is the identity of India's culture," Arif Mohammad Khan said.

Jan 17, 2025 9:38 AM IST

Mahakumbh 2025 Live: Devotee from South Africa arrives in Prayagraj to attend Mahakumbh

A spiritual devotee, Bhakt Narasimha Swami, arrived to attend Mahakumbh in Prayagraj all the way from Johannesburg, South Africa. He said that he had heard a lot about the event but could never get a chance to attend Mahakumbh until this time, reported news agency ANI.

"I have come here to attend Kumbh Mela. I heard about it many years ago, but I was unable to come here. Kumbh Mela is a festival where a lot of saints and sadhus come together to get the nectar that's dropped here. I was a young man, but I had a lot of questions. One of the questions was, why do bad things happen to good people like myself," he said.

Jan 17, 2025 7:10 AM IST

Mahakumbh 2025 Live: Scores of devotees gather at Triveni Sangam ghat for holy dip

Many devotees continue to throng Prayagraj and the ghat of Triveni sangam - the confluence of Ganga, Yamuna, and Saraswati rivers, to take a holy dip. So far, just five days in, a total of seven crore people have taken holy dip at Mahakumbh 2025.

Jan 17, 2025 6:54 AM IST

Mahakumbh 2025 Live: Chief of Army Staff reviews administrative preparations in Prayagraj for Mahakumbh

Chief of Army Staff General Upendra Dwidevi visited Prayagraj on Thursday and reviewed the administrative preparations carried out by the formation for Mahakumbh.

"During his visit, #COAS commended the efforts and dedication of the formation in extending invaluable support to the local administration in ensuring the seamless execution of this grand spiritual and cultural event, which attracts millions of devotees from across the globe," said Additional Directorate General of Public Information, Indian Army in a post on X.

Jan 17, 2025 6:46 AM IST

Mahakumbh 2025 Live: UP DGP, Chief Secretary review preparations for next 'Amrit Snan' on January 29

The Uttar Pradesh Government has started preparations to make sure smooth conduct of the next big 'snan' (holy bath) on January 29 on the occasion of Mauni Amavasya. UP DGP Prashant Kumar, along with Chief Secretary Manoj Kumar Singh, chaired a high-level meet to take stock of the preparations.

The two emphasized on the need of better telecom services, display of signanges directed devotees to railway stations, robust security across the venue and the need of enough urinals and toilets for the devotees and visitors, said a PTI report.

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