On January 20, 2025, over 1.59 million devotees gathered at the Triveni Sangam in Prayagraj, braving dense fog and chilly weather, to take a holy dip as part of the ongoing Maha Kumbh. The event continues to draw millions from across the country.

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• More than 1.59 million devotees took a dip in Triveni Sangam on Day 9.
• Total attendance so far in the Maha Kumbh exceeds 88.1 million devotees.
• The weather in Prayagraj was foggy, with a minimum temperature of 11°C.
• Flight operations at Prayagraj Airport remained unaffected despite dense fog.
• Devotees gathered at the Sangam, the confluence of the Ganga, Yamuna, and Saraswati rivers.
• Sudha Murty, Rajya Sabha MP, visited and expressed her excitement about the event.
• The Maha Kumbh is a major religious event, occurring every 12 years.
• Key dates for future ‘snan’ include January 29, February 3, February 12, and February 26.
• Over 10,000 security personnel are deployed for safety, including NDRF teams and water ambulances.
• The Maha Kumbh began on January 13 and will run until February 26.