Maha Kumbh 2025 – In Honour Of The Holy Ganges: Paying Respects, One and All

The Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, began on January 13 and will conclude on February 26 coinciding with Mahashivratri. On Monday, February 10, President Droupadi Murmu took a holy dip at the Triveni Sangam and offered prayers at the Akshayavat and Bade Hanuman Temple.

Her visit added to the spiritual fervour of the event, drawing even greater attention to the ongoing celebrations. Earlier, on February 5, Prime Minister Narendra Modi also participated in the Mela, taking a holy dip, chanting mantras and offering prayers while holding a rudraksha mala. The Maha Kumbh Mela has long been a site of devotion for India’s leaders.

Dr Rajendra Prasad, the country’s first President, had also taken a holy dip during a previous Maha Kumbh. With millions of devotees, including international visitors, the Maha Kumbh Mela 2025 continues to be a grand confluence of spirituality, tradition, and faith.