Millions Gather for Holy Bath on Magh Purnima at Maha Kumbh 2025

On the sacred occasion of Magh Purnima, vast numbers of devotees flocked to Varanasi's Dashashwamedh Ghat and the Triveni Sangam in Prayagraj, participating in the holy dip during the ongoing Maha Kumbh. More than 48.83 million devotees have taken a dip so far at this world's largest spiritual gathering.

Millions Gather for Holy Bath on Magh Purnima at Maha Kumbh 2025
Devotees at the Dashashwamedh Ghat on occasion of Magh Purnima (Photo/ANI) . Image Credit: ANI
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In a spectacular display of faith, throngs of devotees converged on Varanasi's Dashashwamedh Ghat and the Triveni Sangam in Prayagraj for a ceremonial dip on Magh Purnima, a significant date in the Hindu calendar.

According to official figures, over 48.83 million devotees have embraced the cleansing waters since the festivities commenced. The Saryu river in Ayodhya also witnessed similar fervor, as devotees performed the rituals with devotion.

Notably, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath oversaw the arrangements via his office and communicated his greetings through social media platform X, expressing hopes of prosperity and good fortune for all.

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