According to the Uttar Pradesh Information Department, in a spectacular display of faith and devotion, over 296.4 million devotees converged at the sacred Sangam and took a holy dip in the Triveni waters on Friday morning in Prayagraj during the ongoing Maha Kumbh 2025.
Among the 296.4 million devotees, over 1 million Kalpwasis, while over 3.3 million pilgrims have dipped. As of January 30, 296.4 million devotees have taken dip in the ongoing Maha Kumbh.
The ongoing religious event has witnessed an overwhelming show of faith, with millions gathering at the Triveni Sangam to mark this event.
Meanwhile, many devotees gathered in the Sangam area today to witness the ongoing religious event. One devotee from Telangana expressed his happiness at attending the festival, saying, “We get just one chance to be born as human beings, and we are very lucky to be able to witness this Maha Kumbh Mela.”
Applauding the government’s management, he urged everyone to attend this festival. “I would urge every proud Hindu to come and attend it. The management, the government of UP, and the government of India have successfully organised this. All facilities like drinking water, transportation, washrooms, sanitation, and security have been provided for women, men, and children. The government’s efforts are appreciable, and they are doing their best…” he said. A foreign devotee from Nepal shared his experience of the Mahakumbh and said, “The experience was very good compared to the rumours we had heard… It felt peaceful…”
Riya felt surreal on attending the event and said, “I have come from Lucknow. The snan was amazing. This is such a good opportunity for our generation. It feels surreal. The arrangements are not bad. They did all they could, and we are not facing any problems so that’s about it…”
Another devotee, Bablu, from Bihar, said, “I have come from Gopalganj, Bihar. The arrangements are very grand. There is no shortage of anything. The snan was amazing…”
Meanwhile, DM Prayagraj and Ravindra Kumar Mandar clarified on Friday that there will be no restrictions on vehicle entry in Prayagraj on January 31, February 1, and February 4. He specified that the divergence scheme will only be implemented on February 2 and 3. He also refuted the viral claims, stating that vehicle entry would be restricted until February 4.
“A news is viral on social media that the entry of vehicles in Prayagraj will be restricted till February 4. This news is completely baseless. The divergent scheme was implemented only for the peak day of Mauni Amavasya. Now, almost all the devotees are returning and the scheme of divergence is being removed by the police. We have instructed the police to remove the barricades. There will be no restriction on any vehicle on January 31, February 1 and 4. Only on February 2 and 3, on the snan of Vasant Panchami, will the scheme of divergence be implemented. There is a very different process of entry of vehicles into the Mela Kshetra. Mela officials and DIG will inform everyone about it. There is no restriction on the vehicles in the Commissionerate area..,” he said. On Thursday, the Yogi Government announced that VIP movement was restricted on major bathing days. All VIPs and VVIPs delegations planning to visit Prayagraj during Vasant Panchami, Magh Purnima and Mahashivratri – and a day before and after these festivals would not receive special privileges.
A three-member judicial commission formed to investigate the tragic stampede on Mauni Amavasya, which resulted in the deaths of 30 people, officially commenced its work on Thursday.
