Mahakumbh 2025 begins: Devotees took first bath in Prayagraj Sangam, followed by Shahi snan tommorow
Devotees take part in the first holy snan at the Triveni Sangam in Prayagraj, marking the beginning of Maha Kumbh Mela on Paush Purnima. A divine experience of faith, devotion, and unity.

Mahakumbh 2025 begins: Devotees took first bath in Prayagraj Sangam, followed by Shahi snan tommorow
Mahakumbh 2025: The 45-day Mahakumbh Mela 2025, recognized as the largest gathering on Earth, commenced early on Monday in celebration of Paush Purnima. An estimated 1.5 crore (15 million) devotees are expected to take a holy dip at the Sangam, the sacred confluence of the Ganga, Yamuna, and the mythical Saraswati, all under stringent security measures.
The event kicks off with the 'Shahi Snan' on Paush Purnima, which coincides with a rare celestial alignment that occurs only once every 144 years. Devotees have converged in large numbers at the Triveni Sangam to participate in this auspicious ritual. The Mahakumbh Mela will conclude on February 26, with significant bathing rituals (Shahi Snan) planned on January 14 (Makar Sankranti), January 29 (Mauni Amavasya), and February 3 (Basant Panchami).
As per Live updates from Mahakumbh 2025: Approximately 1.5 crore (15 million) devotees are anticipated to take a holy dip at the Sangam—the sacred confluence of the Ganga, Yamuna, and the mythical Saraswati—amid enhanced security arrangements.
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