Maha Kumbh Mela 2025 begins: Devotees flock to Prayagraj for holy dip
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Maha Kumbh Mela begins
The Maha Kumbh Mela started today at Sangam, the confluence of the Ganga, Yamuna, and mythical Saraswati rivers. Over 40 lakh devotees took the first holy dip.
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Significance of Paush Purnima
Paush Purnima, observed on the 15th day of Shukla Paksha in the Hindu calendar month of Paush, holds immense spiritual importance, explained Ashutosh Varshney, convenor of the NGO Ram Naam Bank.
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Kalpvasa: A time of devotion
The occasion also marks the start of Kalpvasa, a period of intense spiritual practice and devotion observed by pilgrims during the Mela.
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Prayagraj welcomes millions of devotees
The holy city is hosting saints, seers, pilgrims, and devotees from across the country for this grand event.
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Record attendance at the Mela
Nearly 50 lakh devotees bathed at the confluence on Sunday, a day ahead of Paush Purnima. Authorities reported a total of 85 lakh devotees had bathed over the past two days.
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Devotees pray at Sangam
Pilgrims offered prayers after taking a holy dip at the Sangam, where the Ganga, Yamuna, and Saraswati rivers meet during the Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj.
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First day of Maha Kumbh Mela 2025
Devotees expressed devotion as they arrived for the first day of the Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh.