PHOTOS: As Maha Kumbh 2025 nears its conclusion, take a look at these aerial shots of the spiritual gathering
Maha Kumbh 2025 commenced on January 13 and will conclude on February 26 i.e., Mahashivratri. With only a week left for the 45-day-long spiritual event to end, devotees are visiting Prayagraj in large numbers to take a holy dip at Sangam.
Updated on : 19 February,2025 04:23 PM IST | Compiled by : Raaina Jain
Triveni Sangam is the confluence of three rivers – Ganga, Yamuna and the mythical Sarawati, and the main site of Maha Kumbh rituals.
Devotees from different parts of India and the world are attending Maha Kumbh, with a huge surge in visitors witnessed on main bathing days.
The important bathing days were January 13 (Paush Purnima), January 14 (Makar Sankranti), January 29 (Mauni Amavasya), February 3 (Basant Panchami), February 12 (Maghi Purnima), with the last one being February 26 (Mahashivratri).
On main bathing days, flower petals were also showered on devotees, creating a grand spectacle.
According to the Uttar Pradesh Information Department, over 55.56 crore devotees had taken a holy dip by February 18.
Several infrastructural arrangements were made at the site to make the experience convenient for devotees, including signboards and pontoon bridges.
Apart from the rituals, Maha Kumbh also came in the spotlight for its culture and tourism initiatives, including exhibits and performances.
Many devotees are also heading to Varanasi and Ayodhya after taking a holy dip at Sangam, leading to a surge in visitors in these cities.
