Mahakumbh Mela 2025: Devotees chants 'Jai Shri Ram', 'Har Har Mahadev' while taking holy dip at Sangam

Devotees continue to arrive at Triveni Sangam on the third day of the 45-day long Mahakumbh mela that began on 13th January, Paush Purnima.

Meanwhile, amid cold weather and dense fog, millions of devotees gathered at the Triveni Sangam in Prayagraj on Tuesday to participate in the sacred ritual known as “Amrit Snan” during the Makar Sankranti festival. Officials from Uttar Pradesh reported that more than one crore devotees took part in the holy dip at the Triveni Sangam on this auspicious day.

Uttar Pradesh DGP Prashant Kumar said that instructions were given to use all modern technologies and AI tools for crowd and traffic management, underwater monitoring, and fire fighting. “Everything is under control,” he said.

Traffic Police authorities have made elaborate arrangements and implemented a detailed plan to ensure smooth vehicular movement and safety for devotees visiting the Maha Kumbh Mela.

Notably, the entry route to the Sangam Mela area will be through Jawaharlal Nehru Marg (Black Road), while the exit route will be via Triveni Marg. During the major bathing festivals, the Akshayavat Darshan will remain closed for visitors.

This year, Maha Kumbh, the largest spiritual gathering in the world, has become more special because of the rare celestial alignment that occurs only once in 144 years.

The Maha Kumbh-2025, which is Poorna Kumbh will take place till February 26, 2025. Key 'snan' dates include January 14 (Makar Sankranti - First Shahi Snan), January 29 (Mauni Amavasya - Second Shahi Snan), February 3 (Basant Panchami - Third Shahi Snan), February 12 (Maghi Purnima), and February 26 (Maha Shivaratri).

Here are the Live Updates:

Take a look at these mesmerising night visuals from Prayagraj. 

#MahaKumbh2025 | Beautiful night visuals from Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh

(Pic source - Information Department) pic.twitter.com/zTlg8x87ro

— ANI (@ANI) January 15, 2025

Providing details on the special train to Prayagraj, Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh wrote in a post on 'X', "After 24 January, the second and third Kumbh Special Train from Katra Vaishno devi will leave on 7th and 14th February respectively."

IMPORTANT UPDATE FOR DEVOTEES TRAVELLING TO #PRAYAGRAJ BY SPECIAL TRAIN:
After 24 January, the second and third Kumbh Special Train from #KatraVaishnodevi will leave on 7th and 14th February respectively. The notification with details is as follows…. pic.twitter.com/NAtr0BFK9D

— Dr Jitendra Singh (@DrJitendraSingh) January 15, 2025

During the ongoing Maha Kumbh Mela, onlookers witnessed a daring scenario as Ramesh Kumar Manjhi alias Kaante Wale Baba laid down on a bed of thorns. 

#WATCH | Prayagraj, UP | Ramesh Kumar Manjhi alias Kaante Wale Baba lays down on thorns at #MahaKumbh2025 in Prayagraj. pic.twitter.com/4emU9LwZv9

— ANI (@ANI) January 15, 2025

A 21 member-delegation from 10 countries has arrived at Arail Tent City to take a holy dip at Triveni Sangam tomorrow amid the ongoing Maha Kumbh 2025. 

#WATCH | Prayagraj, UP: #MahaKumbh2025 | 21 member-delegation from 10 countries arrive at Arail Tent City to take a holy dip at Triveni Sangam tomorrow. pic.twitter.com/zrf6w965zZ

— ANI (@ANI) January 15, 2025

A devotee from South Africa, sharing her experience on having attended the Maha Kumbh, said, "We just travelled from very far to get here. I am excited and nervous. I know it is a gathering of 400 million people across the next couple of months, so I am excited to see what it is all about"

VIDEO | Prayagraj: Here's what a foreign devotee from South Africa said on her experience at Maha Kumbh 2025.

"We just travelled from very far to get here. I am excited and nervous. I know it is a gathering of 400 million people across the next couple of months, so I am excited… pic.twitter.com/2JSS9hVWM8

— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) January 15, 2025

A visual of the Sangam Aarti being performed at the Arail Ghat in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh. 

#WATCH | #MahaKumbhMela2025 | Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh: Swami Chidanand Saraswati, the spiritual head of the Rishikesh-based Parmarth Niketan Ashram, performs Sangam Aarti at the Arail Ghat. pic.twitter.com/bAqoUuQpoA

— ANI (@ANI) January 15, 2025

Ravindra Puri, President of Akhil Bharatiya Akhada Parishad, provided details on the rituals and said, "Yesterday we had our Amrit Snan, and our efforts were successful. Lakhs of devotees gathered in Prayagraj for the ritual. I believe that during our next snan at Mauni Amavasya, where crores of devotees will gather, we should ensure that everyone, especially the pilgrims, get a chance..."

Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh: Ravindra Puri, President of Akhil Bharatiya Akhada Parishad, says, "Yesterday we had our Amrit Snan, and our efforts were successful. Lakhs of devotees gathered in Prayagraj for the ritual. I believe that during our next snan at Mauni Amavasya, where… pic.twitter.com/NyXFMDtGzJ

— IANS (@ians_india) January 15, 2025

Spiritual Guru Jaggi Vasudev, aka Sadhguru, expressed his glee over attending the Maha Kumbh Mela 2025, calling it "the greatest event on planet". 

#WATCH | Prayagraj, UP | On his visit to #MahaKumbh2025 in Prayagraj, spiritual leader Sadhguru Jaggi Vasudev says "This is the 3rd Purna Kumbh I'm attending. Being a 'bharatiya,' how can you avoid Maha Kumbh? It's the greatest event on the planet. This is the only place, the… pic.twitter.com/CuK26Y7r0u

— ANI (@ANI) January 15, 2025