Maha Kumbh: 2.33 crore devotees took a dip at Triveni Sangam on Basant Panchami

Prayagraj: On the occasion of Basant Panchami, more than 2.33 crore devotees took a dip at Triveni Sangam, marking a significant moment in the Maha Kumbh.

Over 35 crore devotees have taken a holy dip at the confluence of three rivers till February 3, 2025.

February 3 marked the auspicious day of Basant Panchami.

The atmosphere was filled with reverence, excitement, and an overwhelming sense of unity, as people from different states, communities, and nations joined hands to celebrate this once-in-a-lifetime event.

Following multiple deaths after a stampede-like situation broke out at Sangam on Mauni Amavasya, officials had taken extra safety arrangements to avoid such situations again.

The religious festival happens every 12 years on the banks of the Ganges and Yamuna in the northern Indian city of Prayagraj. Officials this year expect up to 400 million people to visit the site in Uttar Pradesh.

The banks of the Sangam were completely packed with devotees, and the sacred sand of the river was barely visible, submerged under the sea of humanity. Devotees from various states of India—Delhi, Haryana, Punjab, West Bengal, Assam, Bihar, Kerala, Andhra Pradesh, and more—joined hands with international visitors, contributing to the sense of global unity that Maha Kumbh encapsulates. Chanting powerful slogans, the air resonated with the collective fervor of millions, blending the voices of devotion with the mighty flow of the Ganga, Saraswati, and Yamuna.

One of the most captivating sights of Maha Kumbh 2025 was the presence of the Naga Sadhus, the ascetics who became the center of attention during the Amrit Snan. Moreover, the Shobha Yatra, a procession for the Amrit Snan during Basant Panchami, was a visual delight. Some Naga Sadhus rode majestic horses, while others walked barefoot, adorned in their distinct attire and sacred ornaments.