Story by Raksha Bhattacharyajee
During his visit to the Maha Kumbh Mela on Wednesday, February 5, 2025, Prime Minister Narendra Modi took a holy bath at the Triveni Sangam. During the bathing ceremony, Mr. Modi clutched “rudraksh” beads in his palms while wearing a deep orange, full-sleeved jersey and blue pants. Mantras were being chanted.
The Prime Minister, donning a “rudraksh” necklace, prayed to the Ganga River and the Sun. Mr. Modi traveled to the Triveni Sangam, which is the meeting point of the Ganga, Yamuna, and the fabled Saraswati, by boat from Arail Ghat.Yogi Adityanath, the chief minister, was with him.Earlier, Mr. Adityanath greeted the PM when he arrived in Prayagraj. The Maha Kumbh, which is being hosted after a 12-year break, began on January 13 and will run until February 26.
It is regarded by Hindus as one of the most sacred pilgrimages. Millions of pilgrims have been coming from all over India and the world to attend the giant fair on the banks of the Sangam. As per the Uttar Pradesh administration, the Maha Kumbh has received nearly 38 crore pilgrims to date.
PM MODI in Mahakumbh
In order to take part in the ongoing Mahakumbh Mela, Prime Minister Narendra Modi traveled to Prayagraj on February 5, 2025. At the holy confluence of the Yamuna, Ganga, and the fabled Saraswati rivers, known as the Triveni Sangam, he took a holy dip.
PM Modi conducted prayers at several holy locations, such as Akshayvat, Saraswati Koop, and Bade Hanuman Mandir, after taking the ceremonial bath and performing puja while Vedic chants played. February 5 coincides with the Hindu holidays of Magh Ashtami and Bhishma Ashtami, making this visit significant both spiritually and culturally. By taking part, the Prime Minister demonstrates his dedication to advancing and conserving India’s rich spiritual legacy.
Days have passed since the deadly stampede at the Mahakumbh, which claimed at least 30 lives and injured several others. PM Modi had already sent his sympathies to the families who had been impacted and underlined the significance of taking precautions during such large events.
About PM MODI
In Vadnagar, Gujarat, on September 17, 1950, Narendra Damodardas Modi was born. He came from a lowly origin and spent his early years assisting his family in operating a tea stall.
He had an early interest in politics and nationalism, and as a youngster, he joined the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS).
Political Travel Modi served as Gujarat’s chief minister from 2001 to 2014, during which time he prioritized infrastructure, industrialization, and economic expansion. Although his leadership during the Gujarat riots in 2002 was contentious, his pro-business policies helped him win favor.
Indian Prime Minister (2014–present): Modi achieved a historic win in 2014 by leading the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) to a majority in the Lok Sabha. With an even more expansive mandate, he was re-elected in 2019.
About Mahakumbh
With millions of followers, saints, and visitors attending, the Mahakumbh Mela is the biggest religious celebration in the world.
People assemble to take a holy bath in sacred rivers as part of a Hindu pilgrimage, with the belief that doing so will wash away sins and provide moksha (freedom).
Where and when is the Mahakumbh Mela? Every twelve years, Prayagraj (Allahabad), where the holy rivers Ganga, Yamuna, and the legendary Saraswati converge at the Triveni Sangam, hosts the Mahakumbh Mela.
It alternates between four locations every three years: In Uttar Pradesh, Prayagraj Uttarakhand’s Haridwar… Nashik, Maharashtra; Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh
