Pushp varsha, holy dip by crores: Mahakumbh 2025 so far in pics

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Published on Jan 15, 2025 05:35 pm IST

Devotees from across the country, as well as foreigners, are reaching Prayagraj for the Mahakumbh 2025, which began on Monday.

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Hindu pilgrims bathe at the confluence of the Ganges, the Yamuna, and the mythical Saraswati rivers on the first day of the 45-day-long Mahakumbh festival in Prayagraj, Monday, January 13.(AP) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Published on Jan 15, 2025 05:35 pm IST

Hindu pilgrims bathe at the confluence of the Ganges, the Yamuna, and the mythical Saraswati rivers on the first day of the 45-day-long Mahakumbh festival in Prayagraj, Monday, January 13.(AP)

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An aerial view of Sangam during Mahakumbh Mela at Mahakumbh Nagar in Prayagraj on Sunday (HT Photo) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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An aerial view of Sangam during Mahakumbh Mela at Mahakumbh Nagar in Prayagraj on Sunday (HT Photo)

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A Naga Sadhu or Hindu holy man smokes inside his tent during the Mahakumbh Mela in Prayagraj(REUTERS) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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A Naga Sadhu or Hindu holy man smokes inside his tent during the Mahakumbh Mela in Prayagraj(REUTERS)

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Hindu devotees cross a pontoon bridge at Sangam, the confluence of the Rivers Ganges, Yamuna and mythical Saraswati on Makar Sankranti Day during the Maha Kumbh festival in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh on Tuesday, Jan. 14, (AP) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Hindu devotees cross a pontoon bridge at Sangam, the confluence of the Rivers Ganges, Yamuna and mythical Saraswati on Makar Sankranti Day during the Maha Kumbh festival in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh on Tuesday, Jan. 14, (AP)

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Flower petals being showered on devotees gather to take a dip at Triveni Sangam on the occasion of ‘Makar Sankranti’ during the ongoing Maha Kumbh 2025, in Prayagraj on Monday. (Yogi Adityanath X) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Published on Jan 15, 2025 05:35 pm IST

Flower petals being showered on devotees gather to take a dip at Triveni Sangam on the occasion of ‘Makar Sankranti’ during the ongoing Maha Kumbh 2025, in Prayagraj on Monday. (Yogi Adityanath X)

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Mahakumbh, day 3: Devotees during the ongoing Mahakumbh Mela 2025, at the Sangam in Prayagraj, Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2025.(PTI) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Mahakumbh, day 3: Devotees during the ongoing Mahakumbh Mela 2025, at the Sangam in Prayagraj, Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2025.(PTI)

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Mahakumbh, day 3: Police officers monitor screens at the Integrated Command and Control Center which is set up to manage and control the crowd during the ongoing Maha Kumbh Mela” in Prayagraj, January 15, 2025. (REUTERS) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Mahakumbh, day 3: Police officers monitor screens at the Integrated Command and Control Center which is set up to manage and control the crowd during the ongoing Maha Kumbh Mela” in Prayagraj, January 15, 2025. (REUTERS)

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Mahakumbh, day 3: A Naga Sadhu or Hindu holy man blesses a devotee inside his tent during the “Maha Kumbh Mela” in Prayagraj, India, January 15, 2025.(REUTERS) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Mahakumbh, day 3: A Naga Sadhu or Hindu holy man blesses a devotee inside his tent during the “Maha Kumbh Mela” in Prayagraj, India, January 15, 2025.(REUTERS)

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Mahakumbh, day 3: A devotee speaks to the media at Triveni Sangam during the Maha Kumbh 2025, in Prayagraj on Wednesday.(ANI ) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Mahakumbh, day 3: A devotee speaks to the media at Triveni Sangam during the Maha Kumbh 2025, in Prayagraj on Wednesday.(ANI )

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Mahakumbh, day 3: Amit Kumar, a senior police officer, monitors the screens at the Integrated Command and Control Center which is set up to manage and control the crowd during the ongoing Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj, on Wednesday, January 15, 2025.(REUTERS) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Mahakumbh, day 3: Amit Kumar, a senior police officer, monitors the screens at the Integrated Command and Control Center which is set up to manage and control the crowd during the ongoing Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj, on Wednesday, January 15, 2025.(REUTERS)

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Mahakumbh, day 3: Devotees at the Sangam during the ongoing Mahakumbh Mela 2025, in Prayagraj, Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2025.(PTI) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Mahakumbh, day 3: Devotees at the Sangam during the ongoing Mahakumbh Mela 2025, in Prayagraj, Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2025.(PTI)

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Mahakumbh, day 3: ISCKON devotees take part in a 'Shobha Yatra' during the Mahakumbh 2025, at Sangam in Prayagraj, Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2025. (PTI) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Mahakumbh, day 3: ISCKON devotees take part in a 'Shobha Yatra' during the Mahakumbh 2025, at Sangam in Prayagraj, Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2025. (PTI)

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Mahakumbh, day 3: A camp being decorated at the Sangam during the ongoing Mahakumbh Mela 2025, in Prayagraj, Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2025. (PTI) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Mahakumbh, day 3: A camp being decorated at the Sangam during the ongoing Mahakumbh Mela 2025, in Prayagraj, Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2025. (PTI)

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Mahakumbh, day 3: A devotee seeks blessings from a Naga sadhu during the ongoing Mahakumbh Mela 2025, at the Sangam in Prayagraj, Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2025. (PTI) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Mahakumbh, day 3: A devotee seeks blessings from a Naga sadhu during the ongoing Mahakumbh Mela 2025, at the Sangam in Prayagraj, Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2025. (PTI)

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Mahakumbh, day 3: A devotee seeks blessings from a 'kinner sadhu' during the Mahakumbh 2025, at Sangam in Prayagraj, Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2025. (PTI) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Mahakumbh, day 3: A devotee seeks blessings from a 'kinner sadhu' during the Mahakumbh 2025, at Sangam in Prayagraj, Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2025. (PTI)

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