Maha Kumbh 2025: Over 45 crore devotees took dip in Prayagraj's Sangam in 29 days | In pics
Maha Kumbh 2025 has become one of the largest religious gatherings in history with over 45 crore devotees participating in
Maha Kumbh 2025 has become one of the largest religious gatherings in history with over 45 crore devotees participating in the bathing rituals as of February 11
Plans for the 'Maghi Purnima Snan', slated for Wednesday, February 12, have been put in place, with the whole Maha Kumbh region being declared a ‘no vehicle zone’. In pic: Crowd of passengers at the Patna Junction amid the ongoing Maha Kumbh Mela in Patna.(PTI)
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Over 40 crore people have already taken a holy plunge at the Sangam since the Maha Kumbh began on January 13, with millions more arriving every day. In pic: Devotees perform rituals at Sangam after taking a holy dip on the eve of 'Maghi Purnima' bath festival during ongoing Maha Kumbh Mela, in Prayagraj(PTI)
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In order to facilitate devotees' bathing, the whole mela region has been designated as a no-vehicle zone, commencing February 11 at 4 am. Emergency and necessary services will be permitted.(PTI)
Thousands of pilgrims travelling to Prayagraj for the Maha Kumbh were stranded in severe traffic bottlenecks that allegedly stretched 300 km. The seriousness of the situation was indicated by the police's request that passengers turn around if they could.(PTI)
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Priests perform 'Ganga Aarti' during the ongoing Maha Kumbh Mela 2025, in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh(PTI/Shahbaz khan)
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