Maha Kumbh 2025 Live Updates: Yogi Adityanath calls 62 crore devotees' gathering the ‘rarest event of the century’

Maha Kumbh 2025 Live Updates: Jagadguru Shri Shankara Vijayendra Saraswathi Shankaracharya Swamiji, the 70th Acharya of Shri Kanchi Kamakoti Peetam, Kanchipuram, has arrived at his camp in Maha Kumbh, where he met Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and performed Jalabhishekam for him.

Maha Kumbh 2025 Live Updates: Eminent personalities take holy dip at Triveni Sangam; Special prayers held for India’s ICC triumph

Prominent personalities, including Uttarakhand governor Lt General (Retd) Gurmit Singh, Odisha chief minister Mohan Charan Majhi, senior BJP leader Sambit Patra, and renowned Sufi singer Kailash Kher, participated in the holy ritual on Sunday, immersing themselves in faith.Additionally, a special prayer ceremony was held for India's victory against Pakistan in the ICC Champions Trophy. Read more

Maha Kumbh 2025 Live Updates: The Yagna vedi where the Jagatguru will be performing special prayers

Maha Kumbh 2025 Live Updates: Jagadguru Shri Shankara Vijayendra Saraswathi Shankaracharya Swamiji, the 70th Acharya of Shri Kanchi Kamakoti Peetam, Kanchipuram, is set to arrive at his camp in Maha Kumbh.

Maha Kumbh 2025 Live Updates: Prayagraj DCP City Abhishek Bharti oversees traffic management as shuttle buses and designated parking ensure smooth movement for devotees heading to the fairgrounds.

Maha Kumbh 2025 Live Updates: Additional CP Ajaypal Sharma assures smooth traffic flow, police work round-the-clock

Maha Kumbh 2025 Live Updates: BJP leader Sambit Patra and singer Kailash Kher take holy dip in Triveni Sangam.

Maha Kumbh 2025 Live Updates: “It’s a virtue to come here and take a holy dip. I covered the distance from Puri to Prayagraj today. The arrangements here are very good,” says BJP leader Sambit Patra as he arrives at Triveni Sangam, Prayagraj to take a holy dip.

Maha Kumbh 2025 Live Updates: Traffic authorities enhance measures ahead of Maha Shivratri Snan

In preparation for the Maha Shivratri snan on February 26, authorities are intensifying traffic management efforts around the mela grounds. Police personnel are utilizing drones, AI-enabled cameras, barricades, and shuttle services to facilitate a seamless travel experience for the millions of devotees arriving to take a holy dip.

With just three days remaining until the culmination of the world’s largest religious and spiritual gathering along the Ganga, traffic police implemented an integrated diversion plan at all seven entry points on Sunday to ease congestion.

Since it was the last Sunday of Maha Kumbh, district police activated all border-area parking zones on Saturday night to regulate the massive influx of pilgrims into the city.

Maha Kumbh 2025 Live Updates: Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath announced on Sunday that the Maha Kumbh has witnessed an unprecedented turnout, with 62 crore devotees participating so far. He described the gathering of such a vast number of people within a specific timeframe as "one of the rarest events of the century."

Maha Kumbh Live Updates: Heavy traffic in Prayagraj as devotees continue to arrive

Maha Kumbh 2025 Live Updates: Uttarakhand governor praises arrangements, calls moment unforgettable

Uttarakhand governor Lt Gen Gurmit Singh (Retd) extended his appreciation for the efforts in organizing Maha Kumbh, stating, "I congratulate UP CM Yogi Adityanath and all the officials for making good arrangements..." He expressed deep spiritual sentiments, adding, "I will pray for humanity... This moment cannot be expressed it can just be felt..."

Maha Kumbh 2025 Live Updates: Uttarakhand CM dismisses rumors, praises event arrangements

Reacting to statements of WB CM Mamata Banerjee and Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav on Maha Kumbh, Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami emphasized the massive turnout of devotees at the holy Sangam, stating, "A large number of people have taken a dip in the holy Sangam. I also took a holy dip." He dismissed concerns about the water quality, attributing them to misinformation spread by those targeting spirituality and religious places. "Some people who want to hurt spirituality, religious places and are spreading such rumours (raising questions about the quality of water in Sangam)... Some leaders are unable to digest the success of Maha Kumbh." Dhami commended the extensive arrangements, crediting "Very good arrangements have been made for #Mahakumbh2025 under the leadership of PM Modi and UP CM Yogi Adityanath."

Maha Kumbh 2025 Live Updates: Odisha chief minister Mohan Charan Majhi arrives at Prayagraj airport.

Maha Kumbh 2025 Live Updates: The Maha Kumbh has made history, with over 60 crore devotees taking a holy dip at Triveni Sangam. More than 50% of the world's Sanatanis have participated, making it the largest gathering ever recorded. Never before has such an immense crowd come together for a single event.

Maha Kumbh 2025 Live Updates: Drone footage captures massive influx of pilgrims at Kashi Vishwanath temple

Maha Kumbh 2025 Live Updates: 'Puja' and 'aarti' performed in Prayagraj for team India ahead of India-Pakistan match

Maha Kumbh 2025 Live Updates: Massive influx of devotees expected at Kashi Vishwanath for Maha Shivratri

Preparations are in progress for Maha Shivratri on February 26.

Kaushalraj Sharma, Divisional Commissioner of Varanasi Division, shared updates on the arrangements, stating, “Preparations are underway at Kashi Vishwanath. Security is maintained. We are making arrangements. Akharas take out ‘Sobha Yatra’ and devotees also come in large numbers, therefore, we are making arrangements accordingly. Barricades have been installed. Police are being deployed in streets… The devotees start to arrive from the night of February 25.”

Maha Kumbh 2025 Live Updates: Devotees flock to Triveni Sangam as mela continues till Feb 26

Maha Kumbh 2025 Live Updates: Heavy traffic reported on Chungi to Jhusi Road as devotee rush surges

Maha Kumbh 2025 Live Updates: Preparations intensify for Mahashivratri Snan on Feb 26

As Maha Kumbh nears its grand culmination with the Mahashivratri Snan on February 26, the district administration is striving to ensure a smooth experience for pilgrims flocking to Sangam city for the sacred dip.

Following directives from Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, local authorities have ramped up preparations to manage the surge in visitors, particularly on weekends and key pre-bathing days. A well-coordinated plan covering railway operations, traffic control, and parking arrangements is being implemented, with officials closely monitoring ground operations to facilitate devotees.

Prayagraj DM Ravindra Mandar stated that a comprehensive framework has been put in place to efficiently handle the anticipated influx of pilgrims.

Maha Kumbh 2025 Live Updates: Final bathing preparations in full swing

The administration has rolled out extensive plans to manage the massive crowds at Maha Kumbh, ensuring smooth access via rail, air, and road, along with sufficient parking facilities. With the final bathing festival approaching, these efforts are being intensified.

Prayagraj DM Ravindra Mandar emphasized that officials and staff are actively conducting field visits to oversee the execution of pilgrim-centric arrangements. He also highlighted the administration’s commitment to addressing pilgrim feedback to enhance their overall experience.

"Traffic management remains a priority, with police implementing diversions during peak periods and holidays," Mandar said.

Maha Kumbh 2025 Live Updates: Devotee count crosses 60 crore, sets new record

With over 1.43 crore devotees taking a holy dip at Triveni Sangam by Saturday afternoon, the total number of bathers at Maha Kumbh has surpassed 60 crore, marking a historic milestone.

Over the past 10 days, daily participation has ranged between 1.10 to 1.36 crore devotees. Given the massive daily influx of pilgrims, the total count is projected to exceed 65 crore by the final Mahashivratri Snan on February 26.

This unprecedented turnout stands as the largest gathering in history for any religious, cultural, or social event. The remarkable feat has been made possible by the well-coordinated efforts of the Yogi Adityanath-led government, ensuring seamless arrangements for pilgrims.

Maha Kumbh 2025 Live Updates: Chhattisgarh prisoners to get ‘Ganga Jal Bath’ on Feb 25

In a unique initiative, the Chhattisgarh government is providing prisoners across the state an opportunity to take a ‘Ganga Jal bath’ on February 25 as a symbolic act of purification. Inmates from five central jails, 20 district jails, and eight sub-jails will be able to participate in this ritual.

Earlier, on Friday, prisoners across all 75 jails in Uttar Pradesh bathed in holy water brought from the Sangam in Prayagraj. This initiative, led by the state prison department, aims to respect and uphold the religious sentiments of inmates as part of the Maha Kumbh celebrations.

Maha Kumbh 2025 Live Updates: BJP president JP Nadda along with CM Yogi Adityanath take holy dip at Sangam

BJP president and Union minister JP Nadda, along with Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, took a sacred dip at Sangam on Saturday.

He was joined by his family members, UP BJP president Bhupendra Singh Chaudhary, Deputy Chief Minister Brajesh Pathak, and cabinet ministers Swatantradev Singh, Nand Gopal Gupta 'Nandi,' and Satua Baba. Nadda also offered a chunari to Maa Ganga, praying for public welfare.

Earlier, CM Yogi welcomed Nadda at the Triveni Complex, from where they traveled to Sangam by boat. During the visit, Nadda fed Siberian birds before taking a collective dip with BJP leaders, followed by another dip with his wife and family members.

Maha Kumbh 2025 Live Updates: Tamil Nadu governor RN Ravi takes holy dip at Sangam

Tamil Nadu governor RN Ravi immersed himself in the spiritual essence of Maha Kumbh by taking a holy dip at Sangam on Saturday. During his visit, he offered prayers for the prosperity of Tamil Nadu and the well-being of the entire nation.

"Maha Kumbh is not just a religious event but also the centre of India’s spiritual and cultural renaissance, which strengthens the resolve of ‘Ek Bharat-Shreshtha Bharat.’ Maha Kumbh is a live expression of Sanatan culture and India’s integrity," he said.

Maha Kumbh 2025 Live Updates: World's only freshwater river 'Ganga' with a remarkable 50 times faster elimination of germs, says expert

A groundbreaking study by renowned scientist Dr. Ajay Sonkar has revealed that the Ganga River remains completely germ-free despite over 60 crore visitors taking holy dips during Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh.The research shows that Ganga is the world's only freshwater river containing 1,100 types of bacteriophages that naturally purify water by eliminating pollution and killing harmful bacteria. Read more

Maha Kumbh 2025 Live Updates: BJP MP Jagdambika Pal slams Akhilesh Yadav over remarks on Sanatan Dharma

Reacting to SP chief Akhilesh Yadav’s statement, BJP MP Jagdambika Pal criticized his stance, highlighting a contradiction in his remarks. He stated that "on the one hand, he expressed his faith and admiration after he took a holy dip at Maha Kumbh. Now, he is disrespecting the same Sanatan... Gangajal is pious for us... Akhilesh Yadav's statement is not a criticism of us but rather a criticism of Ganga Maiya... There should be a limit to political appeasement."

Maha Kumbh 2025 Live Updates: Kerala governor praises revival of traditions, lauds UP CM

Maha Kumbh 2025 Live Updates: Kerala governor visits Prayagraj

Maha Kumbh 2025 Live Updates: UP govt gears up for Maha Shivratri snan on Feb 26

The Yogi Adityanath-led Uttar Pradesh government has intensified preparations for the final major bathing event of Maha Shivratri, set to take place on February 26 at the ongoing Maha Kumbh.

Following the Chief Minister’s directives, Uttar Pradesh Chief Secretary Manoj Kumar Singh and Director General of Police (DGP) Prashant Kumar conducted an on-ground review of arrangements at Mahakumbh Nagar, issuing key instructions to officials, as per a statement from the Chief Minister’s Office (CMO).

Addressing the media, DGP Prashant Kumar said, "We are implementing comprehensive measures for traffic regulation, crowd management, and a seamless experience for devotees, particularly during the final snan and the approaching weekend. Our priority remains ensuring that pilgrims do not encounter any inconvenience."

Maha Kumbh 2025 Live Updates: With 71 lakh devotees taking a dip by 12pm, the total number of bathers crossed the 60 crore mark on Saturday.

Maha Kumbh 2025 Live Updates: AI-powered surveillance enhances crowd safety at mela

For the first time, the Yogi Adityanath administration has deployed an AI-based surveillance system at the Maha Kumbh on an unprecedented scale to prevent congregation-related accidents in the future. Mela authorities believe this advanced technology will help avert tragedies like the January 29 stampede, which claimed at least 30 lives and left over 90 injured. The event has already recorded a massive footfall of 60 crore pilgrims.

A network of 2,750 CCTV cameras, including 250 AI-enabled units, is actively monitoring the 4,000-acre Mela grounds. These cameras provide real-time data to the Integrated Control and Command Center (ICCC), offering critical insights into crowd density at bathing ghats, footfall per minute, vehicle parking status, and congestion at key locations. By analyzing this information and triggering alerts based on predefined safety thresholds, authorities can take proactive measures to ensure crowd safety and prevent potential hazards.

Maha Kumbh 2025 Live Updates: Jabalpur railway station sees rush as devotees head to Prayagraj

Maha Kumbh 2025 Live Updates: Water from Triveni Sangam brought to a jail in Ayodhya; inmates took 'Snan'

In a unique spiritual initiative, water from Triveni Sangam was brought to a jail in Ayodhya, allowing inmates to participate in a ritual bath as part of the Maha Kumbh celebrations.

Prison Superintendent Uday Pratap Mishra stated, "All the inmates of the jail took 'Snan' with the water brought from the Maha Kumbh. There are 757 inmates in the jail, and all of them took 'Snan' without any differences...they took 'Snan' with the intention of purifying their minds...jail department had taken this decision."

Maha Kumbh 2025 Live Updates: Bhadohi jail inmates take ritual bath with Triveni Sangam water

Maha Kumbh 2025 Live Updates: Devotees flock to Ayodhya after holy dip in Prayagraj

Maha Kumbh 2025 Live Updates: Devotees continue to arrive at teerth kshetra in large numbers to take a holy dip.

Maha Kumbh 2025 Live Updates: UP prisoners take holy dip with Sangam water in unprecedented initiative

For the first time, inmates across all 75 jails in Uttar Pradesh participated in a sacred bathing ritual using holy water from the Sangam in Prayagraj. The initiative, launched by the state prison department as part of the Maha Kumbh celebrations, aimed to honor the religious sentiments of prisoners.

Director General (DG) of Prisons, P.V. Ramasastry, stated that the Uttar Pradesh prisons department is the first in the country to implement such a program. The concept was proposed by Jail Minister Dara Singh Chauhan, leading to the construction of large water tanks within prison premises to facilitate the ritual.

"Thousands of inmates across UP jails bathed using the sanctified Sangam water. Jail officials personally managed the collection and distribution of the holy water to all district jails, ensuring proper arrangements for the ritualistic bath," Ramasastry said.

Maha Kumbh 2025 Live Updates: UP Board reschedules February 24 exams in Prayagraj

The Uttar Pradesh Board has revised the Class 10 and 12 examination schedule for Prayagraj, postponing the February 24 exams to March 9 due to traffic restrictions imposed amid the Maha Kumbh rush. Board Secretary Bhagwati Singh confirmed that this change applies exclusively to Prayagraj district, while examinations in all other districts will continue as per the original schedule.

Maha Kumbh 2025 Live Updates: Over 54 lakh students to appear for UP Board exams

The UP Board exams will be held from February 24 to March 12, with more than 54 lakh students—27.32 lakh from Class 10 and 27.05 lakh from Class 12—set to appear. On February 24, Class 10 students were originally scheduled to take the Elementary Hindi exam (8.30am - 11.45am) and the Healthcare exam (2pm - 5.15pm). The revised schedule aims to ensure the smooth conduct of exams while addressing logistical challenges posed by the Maha Kumbh celebrations.

Maha Kumbh 2025 Live Updates: Experts refute CPCB report, confirm Sangam water safe for bathing

Environmental scientists have contested a recent report by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) that raised concerns about the water quality of the Ganga, asserting that the Sangam water remains safe for bathing.

Amid the debate surrounding the CPCB's findings, experts have questioned the report’s comprehensiveness, highlighting the absence of crucial data on nitrate and phosphate levels. They believe that certain aspects of the study may have been misinterpreted or misrepresented, leading to unwarranted doubts regarding the river’s purity.

A team of scientists, including Dr. Amit Kumar Mishra (Assistant Professor, School of Environmental Sciences, Jawaharlal Nehru University), Prof. Umesh Kumar Singh (Environmental Science Centre, Allahabad University), and Dr. R.K. Ranjan (Associate Professor, Central University of South Bihar), have confirmed that the dissolved oxygen levels in Sangam water meet the required standards for safe bathing. They emphasized the need for further assessment, considering the large number of devotees taking a holy dip during Maha Kumbh.

Maha Kumbh 2025 Live Updates: Kumbh Global Summit highlights economic, cultural, and environmental significance

The Kumbh Global Summit was convened in Prayagraj on Friday, serving as a key platform for discussions on sustainable development and the broader impact of the Maha Kumbh. Former Union Minister Suresh Prabhu, who inaugurated the event, emphasized its role in advancing sustainable development goals.

Union Culture and Tourism Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, addressing the gathering, highlighted the Maha Kumbh as not only a profound religious and cultural event but also a phenomenon with significant economic and environmental implications.

The summit also witnessed active participation from representatives of the Indian diaspora, reinforcing the global relevance of the Maha Kumbh. Shekhawat further underscored its far-reaching economic influence, emphasizing the need for strategic planning to maximize its benefits.

Maha Kumbh 2025 Live Updates: Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma takes holy dip at Triveni Sangam

Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, accompanied by his family, took a holy dip at the Sangam on Friday, describing the Maha Kumbh as the ultimate representation of Indian culture and Sanatan tradition.

Expressing admiration for the grandeur and spiritual significance of the event, Sarma commended Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath for the seamless and efficient management of the world's largest religious and spiritual gathering.