Mahakumbh 2025 has started from Monday (January 13) in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh. Mahakumbh 2025 was inaugurated with the first royal bath of Paush Purnima. Lakhs of devotees took a dip in the confluence of holy Ganga, Yamuna and mythical Saraswati. By 9:30 am, 60 lakh devotees had taken a dip of faith, and this number is estimated to reach one crore throughout the day. Foreign devotees from 20 countries including Germany, Brazil, Russia are participating in this event.
Google has introduced a special feature on Mahakumbh Mela
महाकुंभ 2025 का शाही आगाज: पहले दिन लाखों लोगों ने लगाई डुबकी, ‘गूगल’ ने बरसात फूल, देखें वीडियो pic.twitter.com/Gx1CLYHCp2
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Google has introduced a special feature on Kumbh Mela. As soon as you type Mahakumbh, rose petals start raining on the screen. A large number of foreign devotees have also reached Kumbh. Let us know how is the enthusiasm of devotees and saints in Mahakumbh. What are the arrangements and what is going to be special. Let us tell you that rare coincidences are being made in this Mahakumbh after 144 years. According to astrologers, this position of planets and constellations provides an opportunity to get Amrit Labh and attain virtue. This opportunity to take bath in Sangam holds special importance for the devotees.
Strict security arrangements have been made
Strict security arrangements have been made to make Maha Kumbh a success. Entry of vehicles has been stopped in Sangam area. 60,000 policemen, commandos and paramilitary forces are deployed for security. Also, the entire area is under surveillance of CCTV cameras and drones. For the first time, underwater drones are being used, which will keep an eye on the activities inside the water 24 hours a day. Along with this, Uttar Pradesh Police has set up a post on a boat. It is circling all the ghats during Kumbh. Policemen are deployed on it who are keeping an eye on all the activities.
Foreign devotees participating in large numbers
Foreign devotees who have joined Maha Kumbh are also seen immersed in the devotion of Sanatan. A woman from Russia said, “I am overwhelmed to see the faith of India.” A devotee from South Africa described this experience as “unique and inspiring”. This event is an important religious and cultural experience not only for India but for the world.
PM Modi and CM Yogi gave best wishes
Prime Minister Narendra Modi tweeted on the launch of Maha Kumbh 2025, “Mahakumbh is a unique celebration of the greatness and faith of Indian culture. My best wishes to all the devotees. This festival reflects the grandeur of Indian traditions and spirituality.” Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath issued a statement from Prayagraj saying, “Mahakumbh 2025 is a grand and divine event, in which crores of devotees from the country and abroad are expressing their faith by bathing in Sangam. The administration has ensured all the preparations to make this event a success. I welcome all the devotees.”
Flowers will be showered from helicopters
Crores of devotees from the country and abroad are participating in the Maha Kumbh, which is held at an interval of 4 years. This time the Uttar Pradesh government has made special arrangements to make it grand. Rose petals will be showered on the devotees from helicopters. There is a provision of cheap helicopter rides for tourists. Cultural programs will be organized. Along with this, strong arrangements have been made for the security of the fair.
Shower of roses on devotees
Special arrangements have been made to welcome the devotees in the Maha Kumbh Mela. There will be a shower of rose petals from helicopters in the entire 4000 hectare area. To make this event special, the garden department has arranged 20 quintals of rose petals for every bathing festival. Kumbh Mela in-charge VK Singh said that the purpose of this initiative is to provide a divine and unforgettable experience to the devotees. The Sangam area will look more beautiful and spiritual with rose petals. Uttar Pradesh Police has set up a police post on a boat to maintain security in the fair. It is being called a floating police post.
The saints of Juna Akhara took a dip first
Juna Akhara took a dip first in the first royal bath of Maha Kumbh. According to tradition, the royal bath begins with the bath of saints and akhadas. Naga sadhus of Juna akhada reached the banks of Sangam with a grand procession. After them, other major akhadas took bath in sequence. An atmosphere of discipline and enthusiasm was seen in the entire event. Devotees expressed their devotion by watching this holy bath of akhadas.
More than 40 crore devotees expected to arrive
More than 40 crore devotees are expected to arrive from all over the world in Maha Kumbh 2025. Lakhs of devotees have gathered on the banks of Sangam before the first royal bath. Devotees are praying for salvation from their sins by taking a dip at the confluence of Ganga, Yamuna and Saraswati. A huge crowd of devotees has gathered in the Sangam area since Monday morning. Strict security arrangements have been made for the success of this huge event. The fair is being monitored with the help of police force, CCTV cameras and drones.
