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Prayagraj: The Maha Kumbh, which commenced on January 13th with the auspicious Paush Purnima, has already witnessed an overwhelming turnout, with over 110 million devotees taking a holy dip<\/a> in the sacred waters of Prayagraj<\/a> during the first 14 days. Earlier on Sunday, during the ongoing spiritual expanse of the Maha Kumbh Mela<\/a>, Bageshwar Dham Chief Dhirendra Krishna Shastri met Swami Chidanand Saraswati, President of Parmarth Niketan Ashram.<\/p>\n

Bageshwar Dham Chief Shastri said, “This is a Sangam of Triveni, of saints, devotees, masters, master and devotees… Swami Chidanand Maharaj is holding a Mahasangam of all the saints in Mahakumbh…”<\/p>\n

“On January 30th, a Dharm Sansad will be held for the nation and the awakening of Hindutva… It is a unique experience and beyond imagination… All the saints and Mahatmas here are chanting and even when some of them don’t have any facilities…,” he told ANI. <\/p>\n

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Naga Sadhus, or Hindu holy men, shout religious slogans before taking a dip during the “Maha Kumbh Mela”, or the Great Pitcher Festival, in Prayagraj, India, January 14, 2025. REUTERS\/Adnan Abidi\/File Photo<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

Meanwhile, legendary boxer and Olympic medallist MC Mary Kom also expressed happiness as she was able to participate in the Maha Kumbh.<\/p>\n

“I am very happy that I could be a part of this Kumbh Mela. The arrangements are so good, I have no words,” Mary Kom told the media. <\/p>\n

Furthermore, Samajwadi Party (SP) chief Akhilesh Yadav took a holy dip at Maha Kumbh during his visit to Prayagraj on Sunday.<\/p>\n

Speaking to reporters after taking a holy dip, Yadav said, “People come here with their faith. I took 11 holy dips. There is no place for divisive and negative politics… The day I took a dip at Haridwar – that day was a festival. Today, I got the opportunity to take a holy dip here…”<\/p>\n

The Maha Kumbh is held every 12 years and a huge turnout of devotees is expected in Prayagraj from January 13 to February 26. <\/p>\n

According to tradition, pilgrims flock to the Sangam–the confluence of the Ganga, Yamuna, and Saraswati (now extinct) rivers–to take the holy dip believed to absolve sins and grant moksha (liberation).<\/p>\n

Rooted in Sanatan Dharma, the event signifies a celestial alignment that creates an auspicious period for spiritual cleansing and devotion. The Mahakumbh Mela is expected to host over 45 crore visitors, marking a historic occasion for India. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n


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