Massive Turnout At Maha Kumbh 2025: 60 Lakh Devotees Take Holy Dip On First Day

Published: Monday, January 13, 2025, 16:59 [IST]

Nearly 60 lakh devotees gathered at the Triveni Sangam in Prayagraj on the first day of Maha Kumbh 2025 to take a holy dip or ‘snan’. This massive turnout marks the beginning of the grand spiritual festival. With visitors flocking from all corners, elaborate security and traffic arrangements were put in place to manage the crowds and ensure a smooth and safe pilgrimage experience. The atmosphere was charged with devotion, prayers, and the reverberating chants of the faithful.

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A foreign devotee takes a holy dip at Sangam on the first day of Maha Kumbh Mela 2025, in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, Monday, Jan. 13, 2025.

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Devotees take a holy dip at Sangam on the first day of Maha Kumbh Mela 2025, in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, Monday, Jan. 13, 2025.

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Devotees take a holy dip at Sangam on the first day of Maha Kumbh Mela 2025, in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, Monday, Jan. 13, 2025.

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Devotees take a holy dip at Sangam during Maha Kumbh Mela 2025, in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh.

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Devotees take a holy dip at Sangam during Maha Kumbh Mela 2025, in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh.

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Devotees take a holy dip at Sangam during Maha Kumbh Mela 2025, in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh.