Mahakumbh 2025: Devotees take holy dip on Paush Purnima, chants of ‘Har Har Gange’ echo along the Sangam banks

• A sea of faith flows towards Mahakumbh on Paush Purnima, marking the first ‘snan parv’ of the grand event
• Devotees from across country arrive at Mahakumbh Nagar for the holy dip braving intense cold
• Following directives from the Yogi government, the fair administration and police personnel actively manage the crowd

Mahakumbhnagar.Prayagraj witnessed a breathtaking sight as thousands of devotees gathered at the sacred confluence of the Ganga, Yamuna, and the invisible Saraswati to take a holy dip on the auspicious occasion of Paush Purnima. Marking the first Snan Parv (bathing festival) of Mahakumbh 2025, the event drew pilgrims from across the country.

The devotion was palpable as devotees and Kalpavasis began arriving at the Sangam banks from midnight, filling the air with resonant chants of “Har Har Gange” and “Jai Shri Ram.”

Pilgrims of all ages, including children, the elderly, and women, reached the ghats early in the morning, balancing their belongings on their heads, undeterred by the cold weather or the burden they carried. Sangam Nose, Airavat Ghat, and VIP Ghat were among the popular spots where devotees performed their holy baths.

The youth, eager to capture the divine moment, clicked pictures and videos of the vibrant atmosphere and shared them widely on social media, further spreading the spiritual fervor of Mahakumbh 2025.

This time, there was remarkable enthusiasm among the youth for Sanatan culture and spirituality. People of all ages, from children to the elderly, actively participated in ‘Sangam Snan and Daan’ (charity). After taking the sacred dip, devotees performed puja and daan at the holy Sangam banks, seeking spiritual merit.

Following the directives of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, exceptional security arrangements were enforced across the fairgrounds. Every part of the venue was closely monitored through the Integrated Command and Control Center, with the DIG and SSP personally overseeing the operations. Additional police forces were deployed to ensure smooth crowd management, remaining vigilant from midnight through the early morning hours.

Photos and videos of the grand bathing festival continue to go viral on social media, with devotees and the youth expressing pride in their rich cultural heritage. This holy bathing festival of Mahakumbh turned into a memorable and spiritually uplifting experience for all.