The grand Maha Kumbh 2025 began at Prayagraj with the sacred ‘Shahi Snan’ on Paush Purnima, witnessing massive participation at Triveni Sangam, the confluence of the Ganga, Yamuna, and Saraswati rivers.

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• Maha Kumbh 2025 inaugurated with the first holy dip, ‘Shahi Snan,’ on Paush Purnima.
• Over 50 lakh devotees participated at Triveni Sangam on Sunday, with 33 lakh joining earlier on Saturday.
• CM Yogi Adityanath welcomed devotees, emphasizing Maha Kumbh as a blend of faith and modernity.
• Prayagraj infrastructure enhanced: 200+ roads upgraded for seamless access.
• First “Amrit Snan” scheduled for Makar Sankranti, January 14; all Akharas to participate in sequence.
• Rare celestial alignment occurring this year, last seen 144 years ago, adds spiritual significance.
• Over 45 crore devotees expected during the event; celebrations to conclude on February 26.
• NDRF and water police deployed for safety; detailed traffic and parking arrangements in place.
• Akshayavat Darshan closed during major bathing festivals to manage crowds.
• Devotees praised arrangements for food, accommodation, and road connectivity, crediting CM Yogi and PM Modi.