Devotion, tradition, and spectacle: Maha Kumbh Mela 2025 unfolds in Prayagraj

From sacred dips at the Sangam to grand processions of Sadhus, the world’s largest spiritual gathering showcases faith, culture, and unity

Updated At : 02:43 PM Jan 14, 2025 IST

Rose petals being showered from a helicopter on devotees as they take a holy dip at the Sangam. (PTI photo)
Devotees gather to take a dip at Triveni Sangam on the occasion of Paush Purnima. (ANI photo)
Devotees take a holy dip at Sangam. (PTI photo)
A devotee blows a conch shell after taking a holy dip at the Sangam. (PTI photo)
An estimated 1.5 crore people are were estimated to have participated in the day 1 proceedings of the Kumbh Mela. (PTI photo)
A foreign tourist at Triveni Sangam on the occasion of Paush Purnima. (ANI photo)
'Sadhus' of 'Shri Panchayati Akhada Naya Udasin Nirvan' take part in the 'Chavni Pravesh', the royal entry procession. (PTI photo)
Seers or Holy Men of 'Shri Panchayati Akhara Bada Udasin' and others take part in a 'Chhavani Pravesh' procession. (ANI photo)
Sadhus of Niranjani Akhara show their skills during the royal entry procession or 'Chavni Pravesh'. (PTI photo)
Artists perform during the 'Chavni Pravesh', the royal entry procession for Maha Kumbh Mela 2025, by 'sadhus' of 'Shri Panchayati Akhara Niranjani'. (PTI photo)

Rose petals being showered from a helicopter on devotees as they take a holy dip at the Sangam. (PTI photo)