Watch: PM Narendra Modi takes holy dip in Sangam at Mahakumbh in Prayagraj

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday visited the Mahakumbh Mela in Uttar Pradesh's Prayagraj, wherein he took a holy dip in the Triveni Sangam.

Updated on: Feb 5, 2025, 15:18:22 IST

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday visited the Mahakumbh Mela in Uttar Pradesh's Prayagraj, wherein he took a holy dip in the Triveni Sangam.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi takes holy dip in the Triveni Sangam at Mahakumbh in Uttar Pradesh's Prayagraj.

Holding 'rudraksha' beads and chanting mantras, the prime minister offered prayers while standing in the river.

“Today, I got the great fortune of performing Puja-Archana after bathing in the holy Sangam at Prayagraj Maha Kumbh. I got immense peace and satisfaction from the blessings of Maa Ganga. I prayed to her for the happiness, prosperity, health and well-being of all the countrymen. Har-Har Gange!” PM Modi posted on X.

Earlier, PM Modi took a boat ride with Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath to reach Triveni Sangam -- the confluence of Ganga, Yamuna and the mythical Saraswati.

The Mahakumbh commenced on Paush Purnima (January 13), and is the world's largest spiritual and cultural gathering, attracting devotees from across the globe. It will continue until Mahashivratri on February 26.

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During his visit to Prayagraj on December 13, the prime minister inaugurated 167 development projects worth ₹5,500 crore, improving connectivity, amenities and services for the general public.

The prime minister also shared highlights from his Kumbh visit to his X account.

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The Maha Kumbh, being held after 12 years, has so far drawn over 38 crore pilgrims from across India and the world, according to the Uttar Pradesh government, which is hosting the mega fair.

On Tuesday Bhutan's King Jigme Khesar Namgyal Wangchuk during his visit to Prayagraj for the Mahakumbh-2025 participated in several significant spiritual activities.

In a post on X, UP CM Yogi Adityanath said, "His Majesty King Jigme Khesar Namgyal Wangchuck Ji of Bhutan today visited the 'Digital Mahakumbh Experience Centre' in Prayagraj, the holy symbol of spirituality and modernity, Mahakumbh-2025 and observed the divine, grand and digital form of Mahakumbh."

Accompanied by Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, the two leaders offered prayers at the Lete Hanuman Mandir and visited the Digital Mahakumbh Experience Centre.

(With PTI, ANI inputs)

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