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From Om Birla to Devendra Fadnavis: Leaders attend historic Mahakumbh in Prayagraj - see pics

Last updated on - Feb 15, 2025, 22:21 IST
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Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla at Triveni Sangam

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, along with his family, took a dip in the sacred waters of the Triveni Sangam. He described the Mahakumbh as a powerful symbol of India’s spirituality and cultural heritage. Birla stressed the significance of the Mela in promoting national unity and harmony, as well as its role in connecting citizens to the country’s religious traditions and values. (Photo credit: Agencies)

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Piyush Goyal's emotional visit to Mahakumbh

Union minister Piyush Goyal described his visit to the Mahakumbh Mela in Prayagraj as an emotional and spiritually enriching experience. He emphasized that the gathering was a perfect representation of India's collective spirit. (Photo credit: Agencies)

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Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis takes a dip

Maharashtra chief minister Devendra Fadnavis and his wife Amruta took a holy dip at the Triveni Sangam and participated in the Ganga Aarti during the Mahakumbh Mela. Fadnavis praised the event for aligning with a rare astrological convergence, occurring once every 144 years. He also lauded the arrangements and congratulated Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath for successfully organizing the historic event. (Photo credit: Agencies)

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Chirag Paswan takes a dip along with his family

Union minister Chirag Paswan took a dip along with his family. "On the auspicious occasion of the Maha Kumbh in the holy city of Prayagraj, I, along with my family, performed a sacred bath and prayer at the confluence of the divine rivers – Mother Ganga, Mother Yamuna, and Mother Saraswati, seeking blessings for the welfare of all," he said. (Photo credit: Twitter)

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Jitendra Singh offers prayers at Triveni Sangam

Minister of state for personnel, public grievances and pensions, Jitendra Singh, along with his wife Manju Singh, offered prayers at the Triveni Sangam during the ongoing Maha Kumbh 2025 in Prayagraj on Saturday.

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Rajeev Shukla visits Maha Kumbh, calls It 'wonderful experience'

Congress MP Rajeev Shukla arrived in Prayagraj on Saturday, where he took a holy dip at the Triveni Sangam and offered prayers at the Maha Kumbh. Reflecting on his experience, Shukla shared, "This is a wonderful experience. I’ve been attending the Kumbh Mela since childhood. It’s a great religious festival." (Photo credit: ANI)

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Goa CM Pramod Sawant at Maha Kumbh

Goa chief minister Dr. Pramod Sawant and his wife Sulakshana Sawant took part in a ritual at the Triveni Sangam during the ongoing Maha Kumbh 2025 in Prayagraj on Saturday. (Photo credit: ANI)

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Guidelines for devotees’ safety and traffic

As the Mahakumbh Mela attracts millions of pilgrims, new guidelines have been issued to manage the influx of devotees effectively. These include designated bathing ghats for people coming from different directions, such as Parade Mela, Jhunsi, and Arali. (Photo credit: Agencies)

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Record-breaking devotees at Maha kumbh

The ongoing 2025 Mahakumbh Mela has already set an unprecedented record, surpassing 501 million holy dips at the Triveni Sangam. This surpasses the population of several major countries, including the US and Brazil, marking it as the largest spiritual gathering in the world. (Photo credit: Agencies)

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Economic boost for Prayagraj

The ongoing Mahakumbh Mela has provided a significant economic boost to Prayagraj and surrounding regions. The large influx of devotees has stimulated local businesses, including transportation, hospitality, food services, and retail. (Photo credit: Agencies)

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VIPs get all the attention and facilities while we the tax payers who pay for them are mute spectators awaiting a chance to get immersed in holy waters . Even Gid favours them it seems . Free Travel and priority Dip? What else !
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