The Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi, met with Dharambeer Gokhool, President of Mauritius, during his two-day state visit to the southeast Asian nation. In a special gesture, PM Modi gifted holy Sangam water, traditional Mahkhana, a Banarasi Silk Saree and an idol of Lord Ganesha to the president and his wife. The two leaders engaged in talks on deepening the special and close bilateral ties between India and Mauritius, highlighting their shared history and strong people-to-people linkages. PM Modi also made a special visit to the Ayurveda Garden, established in collaboration with the Government of India, noting Mauritius as an important partner in advancing traditional medicine.
While attending the Maha Kumbh Mela Mahotsav in Prayagraj, India, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath declared that more than half of the world's followers of Sanatan Dharma, a branch of Hinduism, have taken a sacred bath at the Triveni Sangam. He expressed his dedication to upholding the tradition and grandeur of this event, which has already seen over 62 crore devotees participate, and praised the contributions of the KanchiKamakotiPeetha. The visit of Shankaracharya Sri Shankar VijayendraSaraswati and other esteemed saints added to the unity and powerful message of the event.
The Maha Kumbh-2025 in Prayagraj, India, has become the largest human congregation ever recorded, with over 650 million devotees from 73 nations participating in the sacred event. The festival, which takes place once every 144 years, saw nearly 50% of India's population and over 60% of the country's Sanatani devotees taking a holy dip in the Triveni Sangam, the confluence of the holy rivers Ganga, Yamuna, and the invisible Saraswati. The event also provided a massive economic boost, contributing over Rs 3 lakh crore to Uttar Pradesh's economy.
On a day-long visit to Prayagraj, Union Home Minister Amit Shah joined in the Maha Kumbh celebrations by taking a holy dip at Triveni Sangam. He then proceeded to meet and offer prayers with several Hindu saints and seers in attendance. His schedule also includes visits to various ashrams and temples as well as meetings with religious leaders, showcasing the government's support for the longstanding tradition of the Maha Kumbh.
After 45 days of sacred rituals and over 65 crore devotees, the Maha Kumbh Mela at Prayagraj's Triveni Sangam is set to end with the Maha Shivratri snan today. With advanced technology and special arrangements like AI-powered surveillance systems and dedicated helplines, the world's largest tent city has successfully accommodated an estimated 400 million pilgrims. This spiritual gathering of epic proportions, blending ancient traditions with modern conveniences, has truly been a remarkable event.
The Triveni Sangam witnessed an unprecedented surge of faith and devotion on Tuesday, with over 5 crore devotees taking a holy dip on Mauni Amavasya at the ongoing Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj, India. This marks the highest single-day turnout at the festival so far, with a total of 20 crore people having taken the holy dip since the start. The UP government expects a turnout of 45 crore at the entire Maha Kumbh, with 10 crore participating on Mauni Amavasya alone.
The ongoing Mahakumbh Mela, held at the sacred Triveni Sangam in Prayagraj, has witnessed more than 52 crore devotees taking a holy dip, making it the largest congregation in human history for a religious event. Speaking at a climate conclave, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath stressed the importance of saving the environment and rejuvenating the rivers and their ecosystems. Officials have already taken steps to unify the three streams of the Ganga, making Triveni Sangam not just a river but a symbol of cultural and spiritual heritage as well as a crucial ecological system.
With elaborate arrangements in place, a record number of 1.6 crore people have taken a dip at the Sangam in Prayagraj for the Maghi Purnima bath during the Maha Kumbh. Even cricket legend Anil Kumble, along with his wife, joined in the sacred ritual at Triveni Sangam. Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has been closely monitoring the event from Lucknow, while the administration has requested devotees to follow traffic rules and use designated parking spaces.
A grand gathering of 25,000 tribal devotees from all over the country will take place at the ongoing Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj. Organized by the Vanvasi Kalyan Ashram, the event aims to send a message of unity and protection of their religion, culture, and traditions. A conference of seers and cultural programs will also take place during the five-day event.
Amidst tight security, Union Home Minister Amit Shah joined thousands of devotees and prominent seers in taking a dip at the Triveni Sangam in Prayagraj during the ongoing Maha Kumbh. He also had an interaction with top seers before and after his dip, showcasing the importance of the event to the ruling party. Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath also took part in the ritual separately, enhancing the prominence of the event.