The final holy dip at Triveni Sangam marks the conclusion of Maha Kumbh 2025; PM Modi, Rahul Gandhi, and other leaders extend wishes on Maha Shivratri.
February 26, 2025: Maha Kumbh 2025: A Grand Finale on Maha Shivratri
The Maha Kumbh Mela 2025, one of the largest religious gatherings in the world, is concluding today, February 26, with the last holy dip at Triveni Sangam in Prayagraj. This year’s final ‘Amrit Snan’ coincides with Maha Shivratri, making the occasion even more auspicious for devotees.
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The 45-day-long festival, which began on January 13 (Paush Purnima), witnessed a record-breaking participation of over 64 crore pilgrims from across India and beyond.
Being the last major snan (bath) of the Kumbh, thousands of devotees arrived at the banks of the Sangam from midnight, with many performing ritualistic bathing before sunrise.
Highlights from the Maha Kumbh’s Final Day:
✅ Record Devotee Turnout: Over 60.12 lakh people had taken the holy dip at the Sangam by 8 AM today.
✅ Strict Security Measures: Vehicle movement restricted in the Kumbh Mela area till February 27 morning for smooth crowd management.
✅ Global Participation: Devotees from across the world, including Brazil, expressed their joy in attending the largest human gathering in history.
✅ Leaders Extend Wishes: PM Narendra Modi, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, and Delhi CM Rekha Gupta shared their greetings on Maha Shivratri.
✅ Celebrity Presence: Actress Preity Zinta attended the Kumbh with her mother, calling the experience “magical, heartwarming, and thought-provoking.”
Key Statements from Prominent Figures
🔹 PM Narendra Modi: “May this divine occasion bring happiness, prosperity, and good health to all. Har Har Mahadev!”
🔹 UP CM Yogi Adityanath: Performed Rudrabhishek at Gorakhnath Temple and participated in Maha Shivratri prayers.
🔹 Foreign Devotees’ Enthusiasm: Many recited the Shiv Tandav Stotram while heading to Kashi Vishwanath Temple to offer prayers.
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What Made Maha Kumbh 2025 Special?
📍 Three ‘Amrit Snans’ witnessed lakhs of saints and devotees engaging in sacred rituals.
📍 Massive Security & Logistics Arrangements ensured smooth functioning after the stampede on January 26.
📍 Spiritual & Cultural Events enriched the experience, with recitations, bhajans, and processions by Naga Sadhus.
As the Maha Kumbh draws to a close, the spiritual fervor and divine energy of the event leave behind an unforgettable experience for millions of devotees.
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