As of February 5, 2025, the total number of devotees who have taken the holy dip since the beginning of the Mela has surpassed 389.7 million.

The Mahakumbh Mela 2025 in Prayagraj is a grand Hindu festival held every 12 years at the confluence of the Ganges, Yamuna, and the mythical Saraswati rivers. Millions of devotees gather to take a holy dip,

After his ritual bath, Modi expressed his gratitude, saying, "The 'snan', or the 'holy dip', at the 'sangam' is a moment of divine connection. May Maa Ganga bless all with peace, wisdom, good health, and harmony."

More than seven people were killed in a stampede at the Maha Kumbh Mela, or Great Pitcher Festival, in the northern Indian holy city of Prayagraj on Wednesday.

Various measures taken in Prayagraj for the preparation of the Simhastha Kumbh Mela were inspected via video conferencing as part of planning for the upcoming Kumbh Mela in Nashik in 2027. A detailed report has been sought from the Prayagraj administration,

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Maha Kumbh Mela 2025 in Prayagraj on February 5. The festival, world's largest spiritual gathering, began on January 13 and concludes on February 26. The Prime Minister has launched projects to improve facilities and attract global devotees to preserve India's cultural heritage.

Officials had been preparing for months for the world’s largest religious festival, with around 400 million Hindu pilgrims expected to take part

With the Nashik Kumbh Mela in 2027 expected to draw lakhs of devotees, multiple challenges lie ahead for the administration.

The ongoing Mahakumbh Mela in Prayagraj is witnessing an overwhelming spiritual surge, marking its 25th day. Today, the crowd gathered at the Sangam is larger than ever, especially after the auspicious occasion of Makar Sankranti.