 "Maha Kumbh concludes as sea of devotees flock for final 'snan' on Mahashivratri")
Thousands of devotees gathered at the Triveni Sangam in Prayagraj early on Wednesday for the final ‘Snan’ of the Maha Kumbh.
The last day of the Maha Kumbh coincides with the sacred occasion of Maha Shivaratri.
#WATCH | Uttar Pradesh: Devotees continue to arrive in large numbers at Triveni Sangam in Prayagraj to be a part of #MahaKumbh2025 on its last day. The Mela will conclude today, 26th February, on Maha Shivratri.
— ANI (@ANI) February 26, 2025
Drone visuals from the area. pic.twitter.com/g78va4B0Kq
Drone visuals showed a sea of devotees at the Triveni Sangam taking a holy dip on the last day of the Maha Kumbh.
A huge crowd of devotees gathered at the sacred confluence of the Ganga, Yamuna, and the mythical Saraswati, a holy site for Hindus.
According to government data, by 2 am today, over 11.66 lakh devotees had taken a dip at the Sangam. This number rose to 25.64 lakh by 4 am and nearly doubled to 41.11 lakh by 6 am.
#WATCH | #Mahakumbh | Prayagraj, UP | Danielle, a devotee from Brazil, says, "... This is an amazing and unforgettable experience. We came from very far, and we are very eager to show all this to our people and our country. The whole Kumbh Mela is amazing... People are very… pic.twitter.com/pSyjGMFRYM
— ANI (@ANI) February 26, 2025
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More than one crore (10 million) devotees are expected to visit the Sangam and take a holy dip today, marking the conclusion of the 2025 Maha Kumbh.
The first Amrit Snan of Paush Purnima took place on 13 January, followed by Snans on Makar Sankranti (14 January), Mauni Amavasya (29 January), Basant Panchami (3 February), Maghi Purnima (12 February), and the final Snan on Maha Shivaratri (26 February).
Several Akharas joined the Maha Kumbh, including Niranjani Akhada, Ahwan Akhada, and Juna Akhada, the largest in the Sanyasi tradition.
Prayagraj administration is prepared: DM
In response to the massive number of devotees expected at the Maha Kumbh, the Prayagraj district administration has deployed additional forces and ensured better coordination with railway and airport authorities for improved management.
Prayagraj District Magistrate Ravindra Kumar Mandar emphasised efforts to manage traffic and parking efficiently, ensuring a hassle-free experience for devotees.
Maha Shivaratri, also called the great night of Shiva, is a sacred Hindu festival. It also celebrates the divine marriage of Lord Shiva, the god of destruction, with Goddess Parvati. This year, the festival coincides with the final day of the Maha Kumbh.
यह हमारी आध्यात्मिक चेतना का वंदन है,
— Yogi Adityanath (@myogiadityanath) February 26, 2025
आस्था-समरसता-एकात्मता का स्पंदन है,
सनातन की सर्वसमावेशिता का अभिनंदन है...
हर हर महादेव! pic.twitter.com/NGJ53u2HlO
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, in a post on X, said, “More than 1.30 crore devotees today and over 63.36 crore devotees so far have taken a holy dip in the Triveni Sangam at Maha Kumbh-2025, Prayagraj, a living symbol of India’s faith and Sanatan’s harmony. The festival of humanity. Hearty congratulations to all revered saints and devotees who received the holy benefit of the sacred bath today in this ‘Mahayagna’ of unity! Hail Mother Ganga!”
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