New Delhi: On the occasion of Maha Shivratri, thousands of devotees have gathered at the sacred Triveni Sangam in Prayagraj on Wednesday to take part in the last holy dip of the ongoing Maha Kumbh Mela.
As the city sees a massive influx of pilgrims, the ghats are filled with people seeking blessings and spiritual fulfilment.
Tweet Of Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath
The Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh, Yogi Adityanath, took to social media to extend his heartfelt wishes to the pilgrims, saying, "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. Har Har Mahadev!"
महाकुम्भ-2025, प्रयागराज में भगवान भोलेनाथ की उपासना को समर्पित महाशिवरात्रि के पावन स्नान पर्व पर आज त्रिवेणी संगम में आस्था की डुबकी लगाने हेतु पधारे सभी पूज्य साधु-संतों, कल्पवासियों एवं श्रद्धालुओं का हार्दिक अभिनंदन!
— Yogi Adityanath (@myogiadityanath) February 25, 2025
त्रिभुवनपति भगवान शिव और पुण्य सलिला माँ गंगा सभी का…
Maha Kumbh inspires the youth with tradition and spirituality#mahakumbh #prayagraj #namamigange pic.twitter.com/wO3DuGLNRU
— ANI (@ANI) February 25, 2025
International Visitors Express Their Joy At The Spiritual Experience
Devotees from all corners of the country have arrived, and some international visitors have also expressed their joy at the spiritual experience.
One foreign devotee, who arrived at the Sangam for the first time, shared her feelings: "We just arrived here, but it feels very spiritual and special. I've been to many festivals, but India is truly unique... I can't explain it in words."
Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh: At #MahaKumbh2025, a foreign devotee says, "We just arrived here, but it feels very spiritual and special. I've never experienced anything like this in my life. I've been to many festivals, but India is truly unique... I can't explain it in words..." pic.twitter.com/oROtskUJ3Q
— IANS (@ians_india) February 26, 2025
#WATCH | #Mahakumbh | Prayagraj, UP | Danielle, a devotee from Brazil, says, "... This is an amazing and unforgettable experience. We came from very far, and we are very eager to show all this to our people and our country. The whole Kumbh Mela is amazing... People are very… pic.twitter.com/pSyjGMFRYM
— ANI (@ANI) February 26, 2025
Another female devotee expressed her gratitude, saying, "I feel very blessed and fortunate that I was able to come here. The ambience is so good, and everything is functioning smoothly."
A local devotee also praised the arrangements at the ghats: "The ghats are well-arranged, keeping in mind that no devotee should face any problems. Thanks to the management."
The city administration, under the guidance of Uttar Pradesh’s leadership, has ensured the safety and comfort of the devotees.
#WATCH | #Mahakumbh | Prayagraj, UP | Caco Barcelos, a devotee from Brazil, says, "... We travelled a long way to be here with people. This is the biggest human gathering in history. The emotions are very high... The smile of Indian people is wonderful..." pic.twitter.com/4SobEdEvcC
— ANI (@ANI) February 26, 2025
#WATCH | #Mahakumbh | Prayagraj, UP | A devotee from London, says, "... I feel so much joy and peace. You can feel the environment of the crowd, and it's amazing. Everyone is celebrating today. It feels more special than every other day than I have been here so far... I knew this… pic.twitter.com/OkozzhOO9x
— ANI (@ANI) February 26, 2025
Statement Of Senior Superintendent Of Police Prayagraj
Rajesh Dwivedi, Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Prayagraj, shared his views on the arrangements for Mahashivratri Snan: “Today marks the last holy dip of Maha Kumbh2025, drawing devotees from across the country. A massive crowd has gathered for the sacred bath, with pilgrims arriving by train and private vehicles. The ghats remain packed with devotees seeking blessings."
Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh: On the preparations for Mahashivratri Snan, SSP Rajesh Dwivedi says, "Today marks the last holy dip of #MahaKumbh2025, drawing devotees from across the country. A massive crowd has gathered for the sacred bath, with pilgrims arriving by train and private… pic.twitter.com/tF0tOFsbUK
— IANS (@ians_india) February 26, 2025
#WATCH | #MahaKumbh2025 | Prayagraj, UP: SSP Maha Kumbh, Rajesh Dwivedi says, "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.… pic.twitter.com/621Okuf2rx
— ANI (@ANI) February 26, 2025
Despite the overwhelming number of devotees, all arrangements have been made to ensure smooth operations. From transportation to crowd control, the government has left no stone unturned in facilitating a spiritual experience for all.
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