Mahakumbh 2025 Updates: Over 1.53 crore devotees take holy dip in Sangam on Mahashivratri snan

UP DGP Prashant Kumar said on the arrangements made during the Mahakumbh Snan at Sangam on the occasion of Mahashivratri 2025 said, "Today is an important bathing day, and for this, extensive traffic management arrangements were made. Senior officers were deployed at all key locations, including international and inter-district borders. As a result, the bathing process is proceeding smoothly without any disruptions. Throughout the Maha Kumbh, the railway has also made special arrangements for major bathing days."

Over 1.01 crore devotees have taken a holy dip in the sacred Triveni Sangam on the auspicious Mahashivratri snan parv in Mahakumbh.  

Prayagraj Addl SP Shwetabh Pandey said, "Today is the last 'snan parv' at Mahakumbh. Boat patrolling is being done by the Police. Those who have not put on belts on boats are being alerted. If any boat is operating illegally, it is being caught. Motorboats and any kind of engine-operated boats are not being operated today. Regular boats are operational today. Nine patrolling teams are on duty so that there is no untoward incident...The patrolling started last night, extensive patrolling is being done. It will continue till the crowd here disperses..."

UP DGP Prashant Kumar said, "We made use of world-class technologies and AI for crowd management and surveillance... The cooperation we got from all agencies helped us perform in an unprecedented way. Religious places like Ayodhya, Varanasi, and Vindhyavasini Devi saw a huge influx of tourists who went there after visiting Prayagraj."

A massive crowd of devotees took a holy dip in Triveni Sangam on Mahashivratri. Meanwhile, the devotees also took ride of the boat in the Rriver Ganga.

Mahashivratri led to massive surge in devotees footfall in the Mahakumbh despite it heading towards an end.

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Parmarth Niketan Head Swami Chidanand Saraswati said, "The Maha Kumbh this time was amazing, divine and unforgettable. I can't express in words... there was a sea of faith of crores of people. Who says India is divided... come to Kumbh and see... India was united, is united and will remain united. This Maha Kumbh has shown people the 'shakti' of 'Sanatan'."

The traffic is running smoothly at Sahason Chowk despite a huge rush of devotees on the last day of the Maha Kumbh Mela.

The district administration and Mela administration in Prayagraj have made elaborate traffic arrangements to facilitate the devotees entering the city for taking a holy dip in Mahakumbh.

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Devotees from Mexico and the US take holy dip in Triveni Sangam on the occasion of Mahashivaratri. One of the devotee said, "I am Ana. I have come here with a group of our community. Many people are from Mexico, Colombia and Italy. It’s a 'wow' feeling to witness so much devotion… We witnessed the kindness of people here. Everyone is so welcoming. That’s our biggest takeaway."

Length of traffic congestion at :(6:20 am):

1. Mama bhanja talaab tiraha... Traffic moderate , Vehicle lined-up 200 mtrs
2. Dandhi tiraha...Heavy traffic load, vehicle linedup 500 mtrs
3. Iradatganj... Traffic normal, No vehicle lined-up 
4. Kanha motors..Traffic load, vehicle lined-up 800 mtrs
5. Kaniyaar mod..Traffic normal, No Vehicle lined-up
6. Andaava..Traffic normal, No vehicle lined-up 
7. Jhunsi chowki circle...Traffic normal, No vehicle lined-up 
8. Teekarmaafi ..Traffic normal, No vehicle lined-up 
9. Shastri bridge,patel sansthaan...Traffic normal, No vehicle lined-up 
10. Bangur ..Traffic normal, No vehicle lined-up 
11. Leprosy ..Traffic normal, No vehicle lined-up 
12. Saraswati hi tech diversion point. traffic normal, No vehicle linedup 
13. Phaphamau bridge..Traffic normal, No vehicle lined-up 
14. Malaak harhar...Traffic normal, No vehicle lined-up 
15. Steel bridge...Traffic normal, No vehicle lined-up 
16. Beli kachaar entry... Moderate Traffic ,  vehicle lined-up 100 mtrs
17. Kalash chauraha...Traffic moderate , vehicle lined-up 400 mtrs
18. Nehru parking diversion running smoothly 
19. Sahso chauraha smooth operation

The flower petals were showered over the devotees who were taking a holy dip in Triveni Sangam on Mahashivratri.

Devotees continue to take a holy dip in sacred Triveni Sangam in Mahakumbh on the auspicious Mahashivratri festival.

UP CM Yogi Adityanath has been monitoring the arrangements at the Mahakumbh from the control room located at Gorakhnath Temple, as devotees reach for a holy dip on Maha Shivratri. 

Dhananjay, a resident of Ghaziabad, cycles over 600km to Prayagraj to attend Mahakumbh Mela. He said, "I have come from Ghaziabad...I started on Sunday at about 3AM and cycled continuously to reach here. I took small breaks during my ride. I am also promoting Fit India Movement, which is a great initiative by PM Modi. Nowadays, people have a busy schedule, screentime has increased... I have come to Kumbh with a message that people should take out some time from their busy schedule to exercise and be physically active." 

SSP Mahaumbh, Rajesh Dwivedi said, "Nobody wants to miss out on this opportunity. The people of the city of Prayagraj are also visiting this Snaan in huge numbers. That is why, since midnight, we are seeing a huge inflow of pilgrims. Because of our schemes, there is a very convenient outflow and everyone is glad to be a part of this occasion on Maha Shivratri. They are also visiting the Shiv Mandirs in the Maha Kumbh area in large numbers... As of today, the 65 crore mark has been reached..."

With an enormous crowd expected before the last bathing day of the ongoing Mahakumbh in Prayagraj, the Uttar Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation (UPSRTC) has ramped up transport facilities. The state government announced that 4,500 buses are being deployed to ensure smooth travel for devotees, helping them reach their destinations safely and efficiently. Meanwhile over 350 trains are running to facilitate Mahakumbh devotees.

DIG Mahakumbh Mela Vaibhav Krishna said, "Crowd control is being done very effectively in the Kumbh Mela area on the occasion of Mahashivratri. We are regulating the crowd and sending them towards respective ghats. The situation is under control everywhere."

The security personnel are carrying out foot patrolling for crowd management at the Mahakumbh on auspicious Mahashivratri snan.

Being the last auspicious 'snan' of the Maha Kumbh, a large number of devotees had begun to gather on the banks of the Sangam from close to midnight, and while some camped and waited patiently to take the dip at 'Brahma Muhurt', scores of them performed the bathing rituals much before the appointed time.

Devotees flock to prominent Shiva temples early morning across India on Mahashivrati

Volunteers and NGO workers are providing their services in helping devotees to reach ghats for suspicious Mahashivratri snan in the Mahakumbh.

CM Yogi said, "Hearty congratulations to all the revered saints, Kalpvasis and devotees who have come to take a dip of faith in the Triveni Sangam today on the holy bathing festival of Mahashivratri dedicated to the worship of Lord Bholenath in Mahakumbh-2025, Prayagraj! May Lord Shiva, the lord of the three worlds, and the holy river Mother Ganga bless everyone, this is my prayer."

Praygaraj Mela area has been declared a 'no vehicle zone' given the Mahashivratri snan. The electric shuttles are being run to facilitate elderly devotees.

Over 2 crore devotees are expected to take a holy dip in Sangam on the last day of Mahakumbh (Mahashivratri snan).

As lakhs of devotees take a holy dip in Sangam on Mahashivratri, the last day of Mahakumbh, drone visuals show a mesmerising landscape.

Ahead of the final 'Snan' on Maha Shivratri on February 26, the Prayagraj District administration has deployed extra forces and ensured better coordination with railway and airport authorities for better management on the last day of Maha Kumbh.

Prayagraj District Magistrate Ravindra Kumar Mandar emphasised efforts to manage traffic and parking efficiently, ensuring a hassle-free experience for devotees. "Tomorrow is the last 'Snan' on Mahashivratri. We are ready with all our preparations. We deploy extra forces on the big 'Snan' days. We have good coordination with the railways and airport authorities. We have directed our officers to better management of the parking spaces so that traffic would be under control. Senior officials are deployed at all the junctions and parking spaces for better management...We have issued a traffic advisory in the morning today," he said.

The officials have appealed to the devotees to take a holy dip at their nearest ghat. The appeal has been made to avoid excess mobilisation towards Sangam. 

Police personnel continue to patrol at the ghats and disperse devotees to avoid overcrowding.

Devotees take a holy dip in Mahakumbh during the wee hours of the Mahakumbh. 

The administration is all geared up with needed preparations. The administration has identified pressure points and the personnel have been deployed at these places. Continuous announcements are also being made to prevent people from flocking a particular area.

The famous Bade Hanuman Temple in Prayagraj, which is situated on the way to Sangan has been closed to prevent it from becoming chocking point.

A devotee at Mahakumbh on the sacred day of Mahashivratri shared how she felt in the world's biggest religious gathering saying that she had the best experience with her family.

Lakhs of devotees are heading towards Sangam during the wee hours on Mahashivratri: Mahashivratri, the sacred festival, marks the end of Mahakumbh 2025.

15,000 sanitation workers took part in a cleanliness drive and have been participating in Mahakumbh to keep it sanitised. They have attempted to make a Guinness World record, the result of which will be announced on February 27.

A huge crowd was seen at the Triveni Sangam here on Tuesday night as pilgrims from various parts of the country began to assemble at the holy confluence site, hours before the auspicious Mahashivratri 'snan'.

More than 63.3 crore devotees have taken a holy dip in Triveni Sangam since the commencement of the ongoing Mahakumbh. On Monday alone over 1.30 crore took holy dip. 

Mahashivratri marks the last day of the Mahakumbh 2025 in Prayagraj. The devotees started flocking the ghats since the eve of the sacred day.