Mahakumbh Mela 2025: Lakhs of devotees take sacred 'Shahi Snan' as mega fair begins | Photos
Updated On Jan 13, 2025 01:26 PM IST
- Prayagraj saw a large gathering at Triveni Sangam as Mahakumbh began with 'Shahi Snan' on Paush Purnima. Over 45 crore devotees are expected till February 26.
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A massive crowd of devotees gathered at Triveni Sangam in Prayagraj as the Maha Kumbh began with the 'Shahi Snan' on Paush Purnima. (Source: Prayagraj district administration)
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The spiritual event, held once every 12 years, is expected to attract over 45 crore devotees and will conclude on February 26. In the picture, a devotee takes a holy dip in the Sangam on Monday.(HT Photo)
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This year’s Maha Kumbh, the largest spiritual gathering globally, is made even more special by a rare celestial alignment that occurs once in 144 years. In the picture, devotees can be seen taking a dip in Triveni Sangam early on Monday morning.(HT Photo)
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Devotees will enter the Sangam Mela area via Jawaharlal Nehru Marg (Black Road) and exit through Triveni Marg. During major bathing festivals, Akshayavat Darshan will be closed. RAF, Police, and CRPF teams are present to ensure security.(Source: Prayagraj district administration)
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The arrival of devotees started a week ago, with nearly 50 lakh (5 million) entering the Mela area by Sunday evening. Mahakumbh Nagar district magistrate Vijay Kiran Anand confirmed that all preparations are ready for the Paush Purnima bathing festival.(Source: Prayagraj district administration)
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The Chavani Pravesh procession of Panchayati Akhada Bada Udaseen took place at Mahakumbh Nagar in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, on Sunday.(Deepak Gupta/HT Photo)
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A Naga sadhu, covered in ash, sits in his camp during Mahakumbh 2025 at Mahakumbh Nagar in Prayagraj on Sunday.(Deepak Gupta/HTphoto)
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A woman takes a holy dip at Triveni Sangam during Mahakumbh in Prayagraj on Monday.(HT Photo)
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For the devotees, Mahakumbh Mela 2025 is more than just a get-together; it's a demonstration of their faith and devotion and a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to speak with the almighty in front of millions of people.(HT photo)
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Mahakumbh started with 'Shahi Snan' on Paush Purnima, and Prayagraj witnessed a sizable crowd at Triveni Sangam that day. We anticipate more than 45 crore devotees by February 26.(HT photo)
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The tremendous fervour of the devotees on the opening day suggests that the number of devotees attending Maha Kumbh 2025 may exceed the Uttar Pradesh government's expectations during the next forty-five days.(HT photo)
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Kalpvasis observe the rigorous Kalpvas norms and take the sacred bath in Sangam on the day of Paush Purnima. They offer prayers for virtue, salvation, and global well-being during this time.(HT photo/Deepak gupta)
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The chants of Jai Shri Ram, Jai Bajrang Bali, and Har Har Mahadev echoed through all the ghats. Prayagraj and the neighbouring territories, as well as states like Bihar, Haryana, Bengal, Odisha, Delhi, Uttarakhand, Punjab, Himachal Pradesh, Maharashtra, and Madhya Pradesh, sent a sizable contingent on the first day.(HT photo/Deepak Gupta)
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The Mahakumbh Mela will finish on February 26, with key bathing rites (Shahi Snan) scheduled on January 14 (Makar Sankranti), January 29 (Mauni Amavasya), and February 3 (Basant Panchami).(HT photo)
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The Namami Gange team planned a large-scale 'yagya' at the Sangam on Sunday. Over 200 Ganga Sevadoots and thousands of people took part, committing to keep the Ganga clean and flowing.(HT photo)
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