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Mahakumbh Mela 2025 highlights: Authorities remove pooja waste, conduct daily water testing for 'dip-safe' experience
Drones will ascend into the sky in perfect synchronisation during the show, forming captivating shapes and visuals. These displays will highlight scenes from Indian culture, spirituality, and the significance of the Maha Kumbh, it said.
Updated : Jan 24, 2025, 11:33 PM IST
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Tourism department will host a drone show from January 24-26 in Sector-7 of Mahakumbh Nagar, an official statement said here on Thursday.
A rehearsal for the drone show was conducted on Thursday evening.
Drones will ascend into the sky in perfect synchronisation during the show, forming captivating shapes and visuals. These displays will highlight scenes from Indian culture, spirituality, and the significance of the Maha Kumbh, it said.
Meanwhile, as per the data of the Uttar Pradesh government, on Thursday as of now over 16.98 lakhs people took dip in the sacred confluence of Ganga, Yamuna and mystical Saraswati.
The Uttar Pradesh government estimates that more than 45 crore people will attend the Maha Kumbh this time, according to an official statement.
Among the sea of visitors, various 'babas' stand out, especially those who carry their distinct identity. One such figure is Rajpal Singh, also known as 'Pahalwan Baba', with the mission to "awaken" the youth. He has become a prominent presence at the gathering, blending spirituality with a call for healthy lifestyle.
Earlier on Wednesday, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath took the holy dip in Triveni Sangam during the Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj on Wednesday.
Deputy CMs Keshav Prasad Maurya, Brajesh Pathak and other cabinet ministers were with the CM. The UP CM was seen offering thanks to God as he and his ministers took part in this spiritual moment.
Apart from that authorities are focusing on preparations for the upcoming Mauni Amavasya on January 29, anticipating large crowds of devotees.
Here are the Live updates:
At the Mahakumbh Mela in Prayagraj, a Darshan Mandapam has been set up spanning five acres to display exhibitions based on various circuits.
Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh: At the #MahaKumbh2025, Sector-7, Uttar Pradesh Darshan Mandapam has been set up across 5 acres. The government has displayed exhibitions based on various circuits in the state. A total of 12 circuits are being showcased, including the Ramayana Circuit,… pic.twitter.com/Cl9Lvrivim
— IANS (@ians_india) January 24, 2025
Spiritual leader Swami Govind Dev Giriji Maharaj expressed his views on the ongoing Mahakumbh Mela.
#WATCH | #MahaKumbh2025 | Prayagraj, UP: Spiritual leader Swami Govind Dev Giriji Maharaj says, "We have gathered on the holy land of Prayagraj... We are impressed by the management here... The awakening of Sanatana is getting stronger day by day... All the sections, castes and… pic.twitter.com/MWyDS7jMPQ
— ANI (@ANI) January 24, 2025
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said that in the past 10 days, over 10 crore devotees from across the world have taken a holy dip in the Triveni Sangam.
#WATCH | Lucknow | Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath says, "This year is important for all of us. The first Maha Kumbh of this century started on January 13 - Paush Purnima. In the last 10 days, over 10 crore devotees from the country and around the world have taken a holy dip in… https://t.co/2JwYZzR10J pic.twitter.com/rB6x3Gv0RF
— ANI (@ANI) January 24, 2025
Upon visiting the Mahakumbh Mela, Union Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal highlighted that the people gathered at ghats give the message of unity.
#WATCH | #MahaKumbh2025 | Prayagraj, UP: Union Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal says, "I have been to Kumbh before this but the facilities in the Mahakumbh of Prayagraj are excellent. There are so many people gathered on the Ghats of Triveni which give a message of unity... I will also… https://t.co/b6Pt3ScCxH pic.twitter.com/l9LB21r6vY
— ANI (@ANI) January 24, 2025
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— IANS (@ians_india) January 24, 2025 - 24 Jan 2025, 11:36 AM
Mahakumbh Mela 2025 live: Ganga's purity ensured, daily water testing, pooja waste removal in place
Daily sample testing of river water by the Pollution Control Board, round-the-clock separation of flowers and pooja material from water a, 200-km temporary drainage system to channel all greywater to treatment facilities and state-of-the-art technology to deal with human waste are among the measures being taken to ensure the Ganga is "dip-safe" during the Maha Kumbh.
According to Additional District Magistrate (ADM) of the Maha Kumbh Mela, Vivek Chaturvedi, the river water is absolutely safe to take the holy dip.
"A team from the pollution control board is doing sample testing of the river from different ghats on a daily basis and the levels are within control. The second area of attention is the pooja waste which is going into the rivers -- there are flowers, coconuts and other things which are offered as part of rituals. We have deployed machines on various ghats to fish these out of the river every two hours," he told PTI.
"There is a team of Ganga Sevadoots, who are stationed on ghats to promptly collect and dispose the material to maintain the purity of the river and the ghats. They work in rotational shifts," he added.
According to Uttar Pradesh government officials, of the Rs 7,000 crore being spent by the state government on the Kumbh Mela this year, Rs 1,600 crore has been earmarked for water and waste management alone.
- 24 Jan 2025, 11:12 AM
Mahakumbh Mela 2025 live: Devotees seek blessings at Maa Lalita Devi temple in Prayagraj after holy dip at Sangam
- 24 Jan 2025, 10:50 AM
Mahakumbh Mela 2025 live: Devotees gather for morning aarti at Triveni Sangam in Prayagraj
#WATCH | UP | Aarti performed at Triveni Sangam during Mahakumbh in Prayagraj today morning pic.twitter.com/3F7ICeSodx
— ANI (@ANI) January 24, 2025 - 24 Jan 2025, 09:17 AM
Mahakumbh Mela 2025 live: Over 100 million devotees take holy dip at Sangam, sets new record
The ongoing Mahakumbh-2025 in Prayagraj has witnessed an unprecedented turnout of devotees, with over 100 million people taking a holy dip at the sacred confluence of Ganga, Yamuna, and the mythical Saraswati, since January the commencement of the mega spiritual event.
According to a statement from the Uttar Pradesh government, the number crossed this milestone by Thursday afternoon.
The data was shared on the official account of Mahakumbh on social media platform X as well. "More than Ten Crore souls have bathed in the sacred Triveni Sangam, immersed in divine grace. This historic moment at the Maha Kumbh 2025 promises an event grander and more spiritual than ever before," read the statement.
- 24 Jan 2025, 08:45 AM
Mahakumbh Mela 2025 live: Thousands take holy dip in Sangam, braving chilly mornings
#WATCH | Devotees brave morning chill to take holy dip at Sangam during the ongoing Mahakumbh in UP's Prayagraj pic.twitter.com/FvWptnYaIX
— ANI (@ANI) January 24, 2025 - 24 Jan 2025, 07:19 AM
Mahakumbh Mela 2025 live: Devotees from Russia and Ukraine arrives in Prayagraj to attend Mela
#WATCH | Uttar Pradesh: Devotees from Russia and Ukraine attend the #MahaKumbhMela2025 in Prayagraj (23.01) pic.twitter.com/k82Tz2glL4
— ANI (@ANI) January 23, 2025 - 24 Jan 2025, 07:14 AM
Mahakumbh Mela 2025 live: Uttar Pradesh Tourism department announces drone show from Jan 24-26
The Tourism department will host a drone show from January 24-26 in Sector-7 of Mahakumbh Nagar, an official statement said.
During the show, drones will ascend into the sky in perfect synchronisation, forming captivating shapes and visuals. These displays will highlight scenes from Indian culture, spirituality, and the significance of the Mahakumbh.
To ensure the event's smooth execution, stringent security measures have been put in place. During the rehearsal, local administration, police, and tourism department officials collaborated to review the security and technical arrangements at the venue, ensuring seamless coordination.
