President Droupadi Murmu visits Maha Kumbh Mela, takes holy dip in Sangam

President Droupadi Murmu on Monday visited the Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj and took a holy dip at the Sangam. She was accompanied by Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath.

Maha Kumbh, which began on Paush Purnima (January 13), is the world's largest spiritual and cultural gathering. It attracts devotees from across the world. It will continue until Mahashivratri on February 26.

"During her day-long visit to Prayagraj, the President will take holy dip and perform Pooja at Sangam, perform Pooja and Darshan at Akshayvat and Hanuman Mandir, and also visit the Digital Kumbh Anubhav Centre," the Rashtrapati Bhavan had said in a statement.


The Triveni Sangam is the confluence of the Ganga, the Yamuna and the mystical Saraswati rivers.

According to a Uttar Pradesh government release, Murmu will also offer prayers at the Akshayavat and Bade Hanuman Temple, with Adityanath accompanying her.

The country's first President, Dr Rajendra Prasad, had also taken a holy dip during the Maha Kumbh.