Maha Kumbh 2025: Mela's ends on Feb 26, over 55 crore take holy dip | In pics

The total number of devotees taking the holy dip at the Maha Kumbh has crossed over 55 crore, as per the UP Information Department.  ...read more

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The 2025 Maha Kumbh, the world's largest spiritual and cultural gathering, commenced on Paush Purnima (January 13, 2025) and is set to conclude on February 26. In pic: Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla with his wife Amita Birla takes a dip at Triveni Sangam during the ongoing Maha Kumbh 2025, in Prayagraj(Ravi Prakash/HT)

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With over 30.94 lakh devotees taking the holy dip on Wednesday till 8 am, the total number of devotees taking the holy dip has crossed over 55 crore, as per the UP Information Department. In pic: Sanitation workers clean Ganges river during the Maha Kumbh Mela festival in Prayagraj(AFP/Niharika KULKARNI)

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Deputy Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh Pawan Kalyan with his family prays after taking a holy dip at Sangam during the ongoing Maha Kumbh Mela festival, in Prayagraj(PTI)

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Despite the completion of the three Amrit Snans, millions continue to visit daily, drawn by the sacred event. In pic: An aerial view of devotees on boats at the Sangam during the ongoing Maha Kumbh Mela 2025, in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh (PTI)

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A pilgrim holds up her sari to dry after a holy dip at the confluence of the Ganges, the Yamuna and the mythical Saraswati rivers during Maha Kumbh festival in Prayagraj(AP/Rajesh Kumar Singh)

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Devotees from across the nation and the world have been thronging the Triveni Sangam to take a holy dip during the Mahakumbh Mela. (ANI)

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The Mahakumbh will conclude on the scheduled date of February 26 and till then, smooth movement of all the devotees is being ensured (HT photo)

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Maha Kumbh 2025 is estimated to have generated business of over ₹3 lakh crore (USD 360 billion) through goods and services, making it one of the biggest economic events in India. In pic: Devotees perform rituals after taking a holy dip during the Mahakumbh Mela, at the Sangam in Prayagraj,(PTI)

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A devotee performs rituals after taking a holy dip during the Mahakumbh Mela at the Sangam in Prayagraj,(PTI)