Prayagraj (UP), January 13: The first day of the Mahakumbh in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, witnessed an overwhelming turnout of devotees eager to take a sacred dip at the Sangam on the occasion of Paush Purnima Snan. The event also became a popular spot for selfie enthusiasts, thanks to the installation of large cutouts of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath at Nandi Dwar.
Visitors from across the country, including women and young people, flocked to the cutouts, eagerly posing for photos to express their admiration for the leaders. The arrangements for the Mahakumbh Mela received widespread praise, with many lauding the efforts of PM Modi and CM Yogi in ensuring the event's success.
"On the first bathing festival today, 1.50 crore Sanatan believers took bath in the pious Triveni and accrued 'punya' benefit," the Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister posted in X.
He thanked people who contributed to the success of the first day of 'snan' at Maha Kumbh.
"Hearty congratulations to all the saints and devotees who have got the chance to
take a dip in the Sangam on 'Paush Purnima' in the auspicious festival 'Maha Kumbh'. Heartfelt thanks to Maha Kumbh Mela Administration, Prayagraj Administration, UP Police, Municipal Corporation Prayagraj, Swachhagrahis, Ganga Sevadoots, Kumbh Sahayaks, socio-religious l organizations and voluntary organizations who contributed to the success of the bathing festival," he said.
"May the good deeds bear fruit, let us go to the Maha Kumbh," he said.
Maha Kumbh is one of the largest and most significant religious congregations in the world, held every 12 years at one of four locations in India. The Maha Kumbh2025, which is Poorna Kumbh is taking place from January 13 to February 26, 2025
