Over 63 crore devotees participated in the 45-day-long Maha Kumbh 2025, concluding with the final Amrit Snan at Triveni Sangam in Prayagraj.
February 26, 2025: Maha Kumbh 2025 Wraps Up with Grand Shivratri Snan
The Maha Kumbh 2025, one of the world’s largest religious gatherings, concludes today with the final Shivratri holy dip at Triveni Sangam, Prayagraj. The 45-day-long festival saw a historic 63.36 crore devotees taking the sacred Amrit Snan in the confluence of Ganga, Yamuna, and Saraswati.
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Key Highlights:
1️⃣ Massive Devotee Turnout: Over 63.36 crore pilgrims participated, marking a record-breaking attendance.
2️⃣ Final Amrit Snan: The last holy dip began before dawn on Shivratri, bringing the festival to a close.
3️⃣ Enhanced Crowd & Safety Management: Following the January 26 Mauni Amavasya stampede that claimed 30 lives, extra security measures were implemented.
4️⃣ Health & Sanitation Focus: Medical teams, emergency response units, and sanitation workers were deployed to maintain hygiene and safety.
5️⃣ Transport & Security Upgrades: Increased public transport, traffic diversions, and security personnel ensured smooth crowd movement.
6️⃣ Political Controversy: The stampede led to political debates, with CM Yogi Adityanath accusing critics of targeting religion and culture.
7️⃣ Water Quality Concerns: Reports claimed high fecal coliform bacteria in Sangam waters, which the UP government denied as false propaganda.
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8️⃣ Spiritual Significance: Maha Kumbh is rooted in Hindu mythology, where drops of Amrit (nectar of immortality) fell at Prayagraj, making the holy dip a path to salvation.
9️⃣ Global Attention: The event drew international visitors and spiritual leaders, reinforcing India’s cultural and religious heritage.
🔟 Successful Completion: Despite challenges, the Maha Kumbh 2025 successfully concluded with massive participation and improved safety measures.
Significance of Maha Kumbh
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The Maha Kumbh Mela, first mentioned in the Rig Veda, is celebrated every 12 years at four major sites: Prayagraj, Haridwar, Nashik, and Ujjain. The ritualistic holy dip during auspicious planetary alignments is believed to cleanse sins and bring spiritual enlightenment.