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Mahakumbh Mela 2025 LIVE Updates: On Basant Panchami over 12.5 million devotees take holy dip at Triveni Sangam
The sacred bathing ritual, which started with Naga Sadhus taking the plunge at the ghats, is part of the ongoing Maha Kumbh 2025 in Prayagraj.
Updated : Feb 03, 2025, 02:14 PM IST
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More than 1.65 million devotees took a holy dip in the Triveni Sangam as of 4 am on Monday, marking the beginning of the third 'Amrit Snan' on the occasion of Basant Panchami, officials said.
The sacred bathing ritual, which started with Naga Sadhus taking the plunge at the ghats, is part of the ongoing Maha Kumbh 2025 in Prayagraj.
"Amrit Snan started on the Ghats by Naga Sadhus. With faith and devotion, the banks of Triveni are witnessing the ancient Indian culture and traditions," the Maha Kumbh administration said in a post on X.
As of February 3, over 340 million (34 crore) devotees have participated in the sacred bathing ritual since the commencement of the Maha Kumbh Mela on January 13, according to the Uttar Pradesh Information Department.
The number of Kalpwasis--devotees observing month-long spiritual austerities--has exceeded 1 million, adding to the spiritual fervour.
Meanwhile, a large number of devotees gathered at Prayagraj to take a holy dip in the River Ganga and offer prayers to Maa Saraswati on the occasion of 'Basant Panchami' in the early hours of Monday.
To ensure a smooth experience for devotees during the Amrit Snan on Basant Panchami, the Kumbh Command and Control Centre is overseeing all operations for the ongoing Maha Kumbh 2025.
The centre is monitoring 25 sectors, 30 pontoon bridges, and sensitive barricades, with over 3,000 CCTV cameras deployed to cover both the city and the Mela area.
The Maha Kumbh 2025, which commenced on January 13, will continue until February 26. The event has already attracted millions of devotees from across the country and around the world and is expected to set new records for attendance and participation.
Here are the live updates:
LIVE BLOG
- 03 Feb 2025, 02:10 PM
Mahakumbh Mela 2025 live: Over 12.5 million devotees take holy dip at Triveni Sangam on Basant Panchami
In a serene display of faith and devotion, more than 12.5 million devotees took a holy dip on the third and last Shahi Snan of Mahakumbh as of 12 pm on Monday. The third and last Shahi Snan is on the occasion of Basant Panchmi.
By 8 am on Monday, a total of 6.2 million devotees had taken a holy dip at Triveni Sangam, marking a historic milestone.
On this occasion, flower petals were also showered on them from a chopper, on the occasion of Basant Panchami.
- 03 Feb 2025, 01:16 PM
Mahakumbh Mela 2025 live: Foreign devotees take holy dip at Triveni Sangam, call it 'experience beyond words'
Foreign devotees on Monday took third 'Amrit Snan' at the Triveni Sangam on Basant Panchami in Prayagraj, pilgrims from Slovenia to Ukraine and Germany expressed their gratitude, with many describing the moment as energising, blessed, and beyond words.
A devotee from Slovenia, marking his birthday on the day, shared, "This is very special because today is my birthday. I celebrated it by taking a holy dip. It is amazing, and I thank India, Maa Ganga, Yamuna, Saraswati, the people, and the sages."
A German devotee, visibly excited, described the experience as "energising" and "amazing."
"I'm so excited. It's amazing. It feels very energising," he said.
A devotee from Ukraine, on his second Maha Kumbh, called it "the happiest day of my life," emphasising the profound impact of the spiritual experience.
- 03 Feb 2025, 11:24 AM
Mahakumbh Mela 2025 live: Jagadguru Swami Rambhadracharya visits Prayagraj, says he can see Sanatan Dharma flourishing
#WATCH | #MahaKumbh2025 | Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh: Jagadguru Swami Rambhadracharya says, "Today is a very important day. Today is Basant Panchami and Holi is just around the corner. Everyone is rejoicing. I can see Sanatan Dharma flourishing..." pic.twitter.com/Bz8vLUx6n8
— ANI (@ANI) February 3, 2025 - 03 Feb 2025, 10:28 AM
Mahakumbh Mela 2025 live: Sangam witnesses unprecedented devotion as 350 million devotees take holy dip
The sacred confluence of the River Ganga, Yamuna, and the Saraswati at Prayagraj is witnessing an unparalleled outpouring of faith as sages, saints, devotees, Kalpvasis, and pilgrims immerse themselves in devotion during Mahakumbh.
On the auspicious occasion of Basant Panchami's Amrit Snan, the total number of bathers since the start of Mahakumbh has surpassed 350 million (35 crores), according to an official release from the administration.
By 8 am on Monday alone, 6.2 million devotees had taken a holy dip at Triveni Sangam, marking a historic milestone. With 23 days remaining in the Mahakumbh, the total count is expected to exceed 500 million.
The spiritual fervor in Prayagraj remains unwavering, with millions from across India and around the world arriving daily to seek divine blessings through the sacred dip.
- 03 Feb 2025, 10:20 AM
Mahakumbh Mela 2025 live: CM Yogi Adityanath keeps close tabs on 'Amrit Snan' as devotees take holy dip
#MahaKumbhMela2025 | Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has been continuously taking updates on the 'Amrit Snan' of Basant Panchami and giving necessary instructions to the DGP, Principal Secretary Home and officers of the Chief Minister's Office, at the war room of his official… pic.twitter.com/ye0Z1bNVB5
— ANI (@ANI) February 3, 2025 - 03 Feb 2025, 08:42 AM
Mahakumbh Mela 2025 live: Flower petals showered on devotees at Triveni Sangam on third 'Amrit Snan'
#MahaKumbhMela2025 | Prayagraj: Flower petals showered on devotees taking a holy dip at Triveni Sangam on the occasion of Basant Panchami.
— ANI (@ANI) February 3, 2025
As per Uttar Pradesh Information Department, today over 62.25 lakh devotees have taken a holy dip by 8 am. More than 34.97 crore devotees… pic.twitter.com/JS2p1fnQCk - 03 Feb 2025, 08:39 AM
Mahakumbh Mela 2025 live: Nirmohi Ani Akhara procession leaves for Triveni Sangam for 'Amrit Snan'
#WATCH | #MahaKumbh2025 | Prayagraj, UP: Nirmohi Ani Akhara procession leaves for Triveni Sangam for Amrit Snan on the occassion of Basant Panchami. pic.twitter.com/hEbGQrTTjH
— ANI (@ANI) February 3, 2025 - 03 Feb 2025, 08:35 AM
Mahakumbh Mela 2025 live: Over 62.25 lakh devotees take holy dip on last 'Amrit Snan' by 8 am
#MahaKumbh2025 | As per Uttar Pradesh Information Department, today over 62.25 lakh devotees have taken a holy dip by 8 am. More than 34.97 crore devotees have taken holy dip till 2nd February.
— ANI (@ANI) February 3, 2025
The last 'Amrit Snan' of Maha Kumbh 2025 is taking place today on the occasion of… pic.twitter.com/eaTxMDk22E - 03 Feb 2025, 07:19 AM
Acharya Mahamandaleshwar Swami Avdheshanand Giri Maharaj of Juna Akhara praises PM Modi, CM Yogi for todays 'Amrit Snan'
#WATCH | Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh | Acharya Mahamandaleshwar Swami Avdheshanand Giri Maharaj of Juna Akhara says, "...It is because of PM Modi and UP CM Yogi Adityanath that today's 'Amrit Snan' has been possible" pic.twitter.com/cyx3uPSeQ6
— ANI (@ANI) February 3, 2025 - 03 Feb 2025, 07:10 AM
Mahakumbh Mela 2025 live: Devotees gather at Prayagraj for 'Amrit Snan' on 'Basant Panchami'
#WATCH | #MahaKumbh2025 | Prayagraj: Thousands of people gather on the ghats of Sangam to take a holy dip in the Triveni Sangam, a sacred confluence of three rivers - Ganga, Yamuna and Saraswati on the occasion of Basant Panchami. pic.twitter.com/dtJFr6hVqB
— ANI (@ANI) February 3, 2025 - 03 Feb 2025, 07:06 AM
Mahakumbh Mela 2025 live: Drone visuals capture thousands of saints, seers heading to Triveni Sangam for Amrit Snan
#WATCH | Prayagraj, UP | #MahaKumbhMela2025 | Drone visuals of Maha Kumbh Mela Kshetra, Triveni Sangam, as thousands of saints and seers head towards Triveni Sangam for the third Amrit Snan on the occassion of Basant Panchami. pic.twitter.com/SvfyIc6ifr
— ANI (@ANI) February 3, 2025
