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In Photos: PM Modi at Maha Kumbh 2025, takes holy dip at Triveni Sangam

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday visited the Maha Kumbh 2025 and took a holy dip at the Triveni Sangam. (Pics/PTI)

Updated on : 05 February,2025 12:53 PM IST | Compiled by : ronak mastakar

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Dressed in a full-sleeve deep orange jersey and blue lowers, PM Modi held 'rudraksh' beads in his hands during the bathing ritual amid chants of mantras

The prime minister, who was wearing a 'rudraksh' necklace, offered prayers to the Sun and River Ganga

PM Modi took a boat ride from Arail Ghat to the Triveni Sangam -- the confluence of Ganga, Yamuna and the mythical Saraswati. He was accompanied by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath. Adityanath earlier welcomed the PM upon his arrival in Prayagraj

Being held after 12 years, the Maha Kumbh 2025 started on January 13 and will continue till February 26. It is considered among the holiest pilgrimages by Hindus

The mega fair on the banks of the Sangam has been drawing millions of pilgrims from across India and the world

According to the Uttar Pradesh government, so far, over 38 crore pilgrims have visited the Maha Kumbh

Maha Kumbh 2025, which commenced on Paush Purnima (January 13, 2025), is the world's largest spiritual and cultural gathering, attracting devotees from across the globe

The Mahakumbh will continue until Mahashivratri on February 26

Earlier, during his visit to Prayagraj on December 13, 2024, the prime minister inaugurated 167 development projects worth Rs 5,500 crore, improving connectivity, amenities and services for the general public