Maha Kumbh 2025: The World’s Largest Spiritual Gathering

World’s largest spiritual and cultural gathering ‘Maha Kumbh 2025’ commenced on Monday in the holy city of Prayagraj in Uttar Pradesh.

Around 6 million pilgrims took the holy dip at Sangam till 9am, a government spokesperson said.Prime Minister Narendra Modi and chief minister Yogi Adityanath extended greetings to devotees. PM Modi in his post on X said, “A very special day for 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.

Modi said, “I am happy to see Prayagraj abuzz with countless people coming there, taking the holy dip and seeking blessings. Wishing all pilgrims and tourists a wonderful stay.”Ahead of the first snan (dip), Adityanath on Monday greeted everyone on Paush Purnima and said, “The world’s largest spiritual and cultural gathering ‘Mahakumbh’ is starting from today in the holy city of Prayagraj. All the revered saints, Kalpvasis, devotees who have come to experience unity in diversity, for meditation and holy bath at the confluence of faith and modernity are heartily welcomed. May Maa Ganga fulfill all your wishes.” A unique view of spiritual exuberance and religious faith is seen at Sangam, the confluence of Ganga, Yamuna and the mythical Saraswati.

“A huge crowd of faith and enthusiasm was seen in the first bath itself, devotees were mesmerised by seeing the divinity of Maha Kumbh,” said Uttima Shukla, a teacher who went to Sangam to catch a glimpse of devotees taking bath on Paush Purnima.”Along with becoming the path of chanting, meditation and salvation for lakhs of devotees not only from the country but also from abroad, the Maha Kumbh has become a medium to bind in the thread of unity,” Prayagraj resident Vivek Mishra said.Indications of record crowd on the very first day.