The grand 45-day-long Mahakumbh 2025 drew to a close on the sacred occasion of Maha Shivratri, yet a steady stream of devotees continues to arrive at the holy Triveni Sangam to take a ritual dip in the Ganges.
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, in a post on X, reflected on the culmination of the religious congregation, stating, “The 'Maha Yagya' of humanity, the grand festival of faith, unity and equality, Maha Kumbh-2025, Prayagraj, organised under the guidance of the respected Prime Minister Narendra Modi, is moving towards its culmination today with the holy bath of Maha Shivratri.”
He further noted that more than 66 crore 21 lakh devotees had participated in the sacred ritual of taking a dip in the holy waters of the confluence during the Mahakumbh.
“This is unprecedented in world history—unforgettable. It is the result of the holy blessings of revered Akharas, saints, Mahamandaleshwars, and religious gurus that this great gathering of harmony is becoming divine and grand and giving the message of unity to the entire world,” the Chief Minister added.
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Deputy Chief Minister Keshav Prasad Maurya also hailed the spiritual significance of the event, acknowledging the unprecedented scale of participation.
Expressing gratitude to the millions who assembled at the Triveni Sangam, he commended the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath for the seamless organisation of the event.
“Today, Mahakumbh 2025 has been completed on the day of Maha Shivratri with spiritual unity, divine energy, and supernatural significance. After 144 years, the Mahakumbh became a centre of attraction across the country and abroad. Under the able guidance of PM Modi, under the leadership of CM Yogi, all steps were taken to conduct Maha Kumbh smoothly,” Maurya said.
The Mahakumbh formally concluded on 26 February, following the first Amrit Snan on Paush Purnima (13 January).
Other significant bathing days included Makar Sankranti (14 January), Mauni Amavasya (29 January), Basant Panchami (3 February), and Maghi Purnima (12 February).
Even after the official conclusion, the spiritual fervour remains undiminished as thousands continue to arrive at the sacred confluence, seeking divine blessings.
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