Blitz Bureau
PRIME Minister Narendra Modi visited Maha Kumbh Mela in Praygraj on February 5 and took a holy dip at the Sangam. Accompanied by Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, he also took a boat ride from Arail Ghat to the Triveni Sangam — the confluence of holy rivers Ganga, Yamuna and the mythical Saraswati.
“Blessed to be at the Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj. The Snan at the Sangam is a moment of divine connection, and like the crores of others who have taken part in it, I was also filled with a spirit of devotion. May Maa Ganga bless all with peace, wisdom, good health and harmony,” PM Modi wrote on X. Maha Kumbh Mela 2025, which commenced on January 13, is the world’s largest spiritual and cultural gathering, attracting devotees from across the globe. It will continue until Mahashivratri on February 26.
Many politicians, including Union Home Minister Amit Shah, and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh have visited the grand festival. People from abroad, like Apple co-founder Steve Jobs’ former wife Laurene Powell Jobs, have also visited.
