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Till now, several Union Ministers, including Rajnath Singh and various leaders have visited Maha Kumbh and have taken a dip at the Triveni Sangam.
The ongoing Maha Kumbh mela has witnessed a great surge of devotees looking to experience the holy dip at Triveni Sangam, as over 15 million people, including 1 million Kalpawasis took a dip at the confluence of the Ganga, and Yamuna rivers till 10 PM on Monday.
According to a statement released by the Uttar Pradesh government, over 140 million people have taken the holy dip since the commencement of the event on January 13.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah also took a holy dip at the Sangam Triveni in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh on Monday. Shah was accompanied by Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, Baba Ram Dev and other saints and sages.
Till now, several Union Ministers, including Rajnath Singh and various leaders have visited Maha Kumbh and have taken a dip at the Triveni Sangam.
The Maha Kumbh, held every 12 years, is being held in Prayagraj from January 13 to February 26.
Rooted in Sanatan Dharma, the event signifies a celestial alignment that creates an auspicious period for spiritual cleansing and devotion. The Maha Kumbh Mela is expected to host over 45 crore visitors, marking a historic occasion for India.
Here are the live updates:
#WATCH | Delhi | On #MahaKumbh2025, UP CM Yogi Adityanath says, "The previous governments did not respect the public, the saints and the faith of the devotees. That is why these events were victims of mismanagement, disorder and anarchy. People could not attend (Kumbh). The… pic.twitter.com/9BfcbLwz31
— ANI (@ANI) January 28, 2025
#WATCH | Prayagraj, UP: On his Maha Kumbh visit, Film Director Kabir Khan says "I am very excited. This happens once in 12 years. I feel fortunate to have come here. I will take a holy dip here too. These things are not about Hindus and Muslims, these are the things of our… pic.twitter.com/oXabr6I0NQ
— ANI (@ANI) January 28, 2025
#WATCH | Prayagraj, UP | Drone visuals of Maha Kumbh Mela Kshetra, Triveni Sangam, ahead of the second Amrit Snan due tomorrow on the occassion of Mauni Amavasya.
— ANI (@ANI) January 28, 2025
In the first 15 days of #Mahakumbh2025 that began on January 13th - Paush Purnima, over 15 crore devotees have… pic.twitter.com/aguG250SCx
#WATCH | #MahaKumbh2025 | Uttar Pradesh Minister AK Sharma today inspected bathing ghats at Arail Ghat in Prayagraj, ahead of Mauni Amawasya tomorrow
— ANI (@ANI) January 28, 2025
He says," We are expecting 10-12 crore people in Prayagraj tomorrow. We have made all arrangements including a traffic management… pic.twitter.com/qPwoLyySd6
For the first time in the history of the Maha Kumbh, a special camp dedicated to the Northeast has been set up, attracting a significant number of devotees from the region.
Over 20 saints and ascetics from remote parts of the Northeast will join the akharas to take part in the 'Amrit Snan' on the occasion of 'Mauni Amavasya' on Wednesday.
At the "Pragjyotish Kshetra" camp in Sector 7, Mahant Keshav Das Ji Maharaj, Mahamandaleshwar of the Nirvani Ani Akhara, told PTI, "On Mauni Amavasya, 22 saints from the Northeast will take part in the Amrit Snan with the akharas. Most of them will be participating for the first time."
A total of 132 flights, both direct and indirect, are currently operating from 17 cities to Prayagraj, as informed by the Ministry of Civil Aviation on Monday.
In a statement, the Ministry announced that Prayagraj Airport has transformed into a modern gateway to the city of devotion, culture, and the grand Mahakumbh Mahotsav. Major expansion efforts have been undertaken to accommodate the influx of devotees from January 13 to February 26, 2025.
Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh: At #MahaKumbh2025, a devotee says, "The arrangement here is very good. And the people here are very friendly. And we are very happy to be here. We didn't know that we would get so much happiness in such a crowd. And yesterday we took a dip in Triveni, by… pic.twitter.com/gpM0Yu9iUS
— IANS (@ians_india) January 28, 2025
The Prayagraj Railway Division has planned to run over 150 special trains throughout the day with one every four minutes ahead of Mauni Amavasya.
The trains will run from all nine stations: Prayagraj Junction, Subedarganj, Naini, Prayagraj Chheoki, Prayag Junction, Phaphamau, Prayagraj Rambagh, Prayagraj Sangam and Jhunsi. In addition to running special trains, the division has also implemented colour-coded ticketing and shelter arrangements to ensure a smooth experience for passengers.
Senior Public Relations Officer of the Prayagraj Railway Division, Amit Malviya told PTI that more than 150 fair special trains will be operated on Mauni Amavasya on January 29, the majority of which will run from Prayagraj Junction. Special trains will also be operated from other stations in the division, along with regular trains running at their scheduled times, he said.
#WATCH | #MahaKumbh2025 | Prayagraj | Yog guru Baba Ramdev says, "...Union Home Minister Amit Shah by coming to Maha Kumbh has expressed the Hindutva that is within him. People used to hesitate earlier. PM Modi and HM Amit Shah have broken the tradition of self-reproach and have… pic.twitter.com/m4EjBkaJuH
— ANI (@ANI) January 28, 2025
The ongoing Maha Kumbh Mela has attracted a significant number of devotees to Prayagraj, where they come to take a holy dip at the Triveni Sangam. As of 8 AM on Tuesday, over 4.55 million people, including 1 million Kalpawasis, have taken a holy dip at the confluence of the Ganga and Yamuna rivers, as per the Uttar Pradesh Information Department.
Meanwhile, over 147.6 million people have taken a dip at the confluence of the Ganga, and Yamuna rivers since the commencement of the event on January 13, as per the Uttar Pradesh Information Department
#WATCH | Uttar Pradesh: Morning Aarti performed at Triveni Sangam in Prayagraj #MahaKumbhMela2025 pic.twitter.com/XJVYgdizxR
— ANI (@ANI) January 28, 2025
#WATCH | #MahaKumbh2025, Prayagraj | Patanjali Ayurved's Managing Director Acharya Balkrishna says, "Maha Kumbh is a pride of Sanatan. With holy dip at Triveni, we pray for happiness and to get rid of worldly and transcendental sorrow... All should enjoy this festival and should… pic.twitter.com/MrnY6B7EVx
— ANI (@ANI) January 28, 2025
#WATCH | Prayagraj | Devotees continue to arrive at Triveni Sangam to participate in the world's biggest religious congregation, #MahaKumbh2025 pic.twitter.com/Xlp779qipo
— ANI (@ANI) January 28, 2025
As various religious leaders demanded the formation of a "Sanatan board," while holding a Dharam sansad in Prayagraj's Maha Kumbh, Spiritual leader Devkinandan Thakur mentioned that such a board is important for "saving their existence and religion."
The spiritual leader further told ANI on Monday that the various Hindu leaders have "only asked for two things," namely the creation of a Sanatan board and the abolition of Waqf board.
"We passed a proposal in which one thing is certain that we want a 'Sanatan Dharm Sansad'. The by-laws, committee and its structure, everything is with the media. We have all signed on it and will send it to the government. All saints have asked for just two things- the creation of the Sanatan Board and to do away with the Waqf Board," he told ANI.
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