Mahakumbh 2025 wraps up: 66 crore devotees, 6 Shahi snans & controversies
By : Vidya
The Mahakumbh Mela, known as the world’s largest religious gathering, ended on Wednesday, with the nation observing the auspicious occasion of Maha Shivratri. United by the spirit of 'Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam', the 45-day Kumbh mela saw more than 66 crore devotees participating in bathing rituals in Triveni Sangam, the confluence of the Ganga, Yamuna, and Saraswati.
“In the Maha Kumbh-2025, starting 13 January…till today 26 February…in a total of 45 days, more than 66 crore 21 lakh devotees have received the holy benefit of bathing in the holy Triveni. This is unprecedented in world history - unforgettable,” Utta Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said.
There were a total of six ‘snans’ during the Mahakumbh. They are known as Amrit snans — Makar Sankranti (January 14) Mauni Amavasya (January 29), and Basant Panchami (February 3). Though not an Amrit Snan, Maha Shivratri dip was among the last of the total six ‘snans’, the other two being Paush Purnima (January 13) and Maaghi Purnima (February 11-12).