President Droupadi Murmu took a holy dip at Triveni Sangam in Prayagraj during the ongoing Mahakumbh 2025. After the ritual bath, she offered prayers at the sacred confluence of the Ganges, Yamuna, and the mythical Saraswati rivers. (PICS/PTI)
Updated on : 10 February,2025 01:41 PM IST | Compiled by : Anisha Shrivastava
Uttar Pradesh Governor Anandiben Patel and Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath welcomed the President upon her arrival in Prayagraj. Rashtrapati Bhavan shared the news of her visit on social media, highlighting the warm reception by state dignitaries.
President Murmu also fed migratory birds at Triveni Sangam following her prayers. Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami, accompanied by his family, also took a dip at the holy site earlier in the day.
Dhami expressed his gratitude, calling himself fortunate to participate in the sacred ritual. He reaffirmed that preparations for the Kumbh Mela 2027 in Haridwar have already begun.
The Uttar Pradesh government reported that 8.429 million devotees took a holy dip at Mahakumbh 2025 on Sunday alone. Over 420 million devotees have visited the event so far, making it one of the largest religious gatherings in history. Mahakumbh 2025 commenced on Paush Purnima, 13 January, and will continue until Mahashivratri, 26 February. It is the world’s largest spiritual and cultural congregation, drawing devotees from across India and the world.
The event is expected to break attendance records as millions continue to arrive for the sacred bathing rituals. The administration has undertaken extensive preparations to accommodate the vast influx of pilgrims and ensure a smooth and secure experience.
