Prayagraj (Uttar Pradesh): Millions of devotees from several parts of the country are everyday visiting the Maha Kumbh and are taking holy dip. On the seventh day of the religious festival around five million people take a holy dip according to the official data.
Official details released by the UP government said that among a congregation of over 5.182 million devotees gathered at the Sangam Triveni, 1 million Kalpvasis and 4.182 million pilgrims took a holy dip by 6 PM.
As of January 18, more than 77.2 million pilgrims have taken a dip at the Sangam Triveni during the Maha Kumbh 2025.
The next key bathing dates include January 29 (Mauni Amavasya – Second Shahi Snan), February 3 (Basant Panchami – Third Shahi Snan), February 12 (Maghi Purnima), and February 26 (Maha Shivaratri).
Despite the chilly weather and dense fog, a large number of devotees gathered at the sacred Triveni Sangam in Prayagraj to witness the morning Ganga Aarti on the seventh day of the Maha Kumbh Mela.
The Aarti, a hallmark of devotional celebration along the Ganga ghats, was performed by priests holding huge lighted oil lamps, while the river Ganga was worshipped by offering flowers and diyas.
Earlier today, devotees gathered in the Maha Kumbh Mela even as dense fog engulfed the area. The inclement weather conditions did not seem to affect the footfall of pilgrims.
The footfall of the pilgrims is expected to increase in the upcoming days which will see four key Shahi Snans.
Maha Kumbh Mela began on January 13 and will continue until February 26.
Notably a fire incident was also reported in the Maha Kumbh earlier today where dozens of huts and tents were burned to ashes.
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