Prime Minister Narendra Modi praised Uttar Pradesh's Prayagraj as the world's largest religious congregation. Maha Kumbh Mela commenced on Monday, January 13. A large number of people were gathered to take the first 'Shahi Snan' on the occasion of Pauh Purnima in the Ganga River.
PM Modi said a very special day today," crores of people who cherish Bharatiya values and culture!" "Maha Kumbh 2025 commences in Prayagraj, bringing together countless people in a sacred confluence of faith, devotion and culture. The Maha Kumbh embodies India’s timeless spiritual heritage and celebrates faith and harmony," he added.
Visuals shared on X show the temple town of Prayagraj filled with devotees on several ghats of the city and taking a dip at the Triveni Sangam. The 45-day Maha Kumbh, happening after a gap of 144 years, will take place on the Ganga, Yamuna and the mystical Saraswati rivers and over 45 crore devotees are expected to visit the event.