Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday (February 5, 2025) visited the Maha Kumbh Mela and took a holy dip at the Triveni Sangam. Mr. Modi said he felt “blessed to be at the Maha Kumbh” where he was “filled with a spirit of devotion”.
The Prime Minister held ‘rudraksh’ beads in his hand during the bathing ritual. Dressed in a deep orange jersey and blue lowers, Modi offered prayers to the sun and the Ganga amid the chanting of mantras.
“Blessed to be at the Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj. The Snan at the Sangam is a moment of divine connection, and like the crores of others who have taken part in it, I was also filled with a spirit of devotion,” Modi posted on X.
“May Maa Ganga bless all with peace, wisdom, good health and harmony,” he added.
Mr. 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 Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath.
He was dressed in a black jacket, white pyjamas, a saffron stole and a Himachali cap for the ‘aarti’ during which he offered milk and flowers to the holy rivers. He also offered a saree at the confluence of the rivers. A priest guided the prime minister in the rituals.
Security was stepped up for the Prime Minister’s visit, which comes on a day assembly polls are underway in Delhi and there are bypolls in Milkipur in Uttar Pradesh.
Here are highlights from a very divine visit to Prayagraj. pic.twitter.com/ecz1Yrl4Oy
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) February 5, 2025
Being held after 12 years, the Maha Kumbh started on January 13 and will continue till February 26. It is considered among the holiest pilgrimages by Hindus.
According to the Uttar Pradesh government, more than 38 crore pilgrims have visited the Maha Kumbh since January 13.
Also read, GSRTC to Operate Daily AC Volvo Buses from Surat to Prayagraj for Maha Kumbh Mela 2025
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