Maha Kumbh 2025: Vice-President Dhankhar Takes Dip In Sangam, Offers Prayers

Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar on Saturday offered prayers at the Maha Kumbh after taking a dip in the Sangam.

Priests were seen chanting hymns as Dhankhar moved towards the Sangam area to take the holy dip.

Earlier, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath welcomed the vice-president upon his arrival at Prayagraj.

On Friday, circle officer Pratima Singh confirmed Dhankhar and Adityanath's visit to the Mahakumbh Nagar on Saturday. However, she did not share the details of the vice-president's itinerary.

Meanwhile, the Uttar Pradesh Congress will hold a 'Shanti Paath' (prayer meeting) to pay tribute to those who lost their lives in the Maha Kumbh stampede on Mauni Amavasya.

UP Congress President Ajay Rai will lead the ceremony, which will be conducted by Brahmins from Varanasi on February 5. The Congress Sewa Dal, currently stationed in Sector 15 of the Mela Kshetra, will manage and coordinate the rituals.