- India,
- 27-Feb-2025 11:40 AM IST
- (Updated 27-Feb-2025 10:57 AM IST)
Mahakumbh 2025: On the auspicious occasion of Mahashivratri, the 45-day religious gathering Mahakumbh 2025 has concluded, yet the crowd of devotees continues to remain at the Triveni Sangam of Prayagraj. Even on the last day of this great festival, lakhs of devotees reached Sangam for holy bath, which once again proved its spiritual and cultural importance.Message of Chief Minister Yogi AdityanathOn Wednesday, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath underlined the grandeur of Mahakumbh 2025 through his social media post. He said, "Mahakumbh-2025, Prayagraj, the great festival of humanity, faith, unity and equality, organized under the guidance of respected Prime Minister Narendra Modi, is moving towards its conclusion with the holy bath of Mahashivratri today." He further informed that during this historic event, more than 66 crore 21 lakh devotees took a holy dip in the Triveni Sangam. The Chief Minister described it as unprecedented and unforgettable in world history.A centre of faith for devotees from all over the worldMahakumbh 2025 became a centre of faith, spirituality and cultural heritage for devotees and tourists not only from India but from all over the world. Deputy Chief Minister Keshav Prasad Maurya also praised Prime Minister Modi and Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath for the success of this grand event. Speaking to ANI, he said, "Today on the day of Mahashivratri, Mahakumbh 2025 concluded with spiritual unity, divine energy and supernatural significance. This event became the centre of attraction in the country and abroad after 144 years and all necessary steps were taken to ensure its smooth conduct."Historic event of Mahakumbh 2025Mahakumbh 2025 began with the first Amrit Snan on Paush Purnima (January 13) and officially concluded on February 26. On various dates, lakhs of devotees took a holy dip in the Triveni Sangam, the major bathing festivals of which were:
- Basant Panchami (3 February)
- Makar Sankranti (14 January)
- Mauni Amavasya (29 January)
- Maghi Purnima (12 February)
- Mahashivratri (26 February)