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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
  • 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)

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