Prayagraj (Uttar Pradesh) [India], February 7 (HBTV): Prime Minister Narendra Modi took a holy dip at Triveni Sangam—the confluence of the Ganga, Yamuna, and Saraswati—at the ongoing Mahakumbh 2025 in Prayagraj on Wednesday morning.

After reaching Prayagraj, the prime minister took a boat tour on the Yamuna River with Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath. He was seen wearing a bright saffron-colored jacket and blue track pants.

Mahakumbh 2025, which commenced on Paush Purnima (January 13, 2025), is the world's largest spiritual and cultural gathering, attracting devotees from across the globe. The Mahakumbh will continue until Mahashivratri on February 26.

In line with his commitment to promoting and preserving India's spiritual and cultural heritage, the prime minister has consistently taken proactive steps to enhance infrastructure and facilities at pilgrimage sites.

During his visit to Prayagraj on December 13, 2024, the prime minister inaugurated 167 development projects worth INR 5,500 crore, improving connectivity, amenities, and services for the general public.

By 8 a.m. on Wednesday, over 3.748 million devotees had taken a holy dip in the confluence of the Ganga, Yamuna, and the mystical Saraswati, deepening the spiritual fervor surrounding the grand religious congregation. This included more than one million Kalpvasis and 2.748 million pilgrims who arrived in the early hours to seek divine blessings.

According to Uttar Pradesh government data, the total number of bathers since the commencement of Mahakumbh has exceeded 382 million as of February 4, underscoring the event's unparalleled spiritual and cultural significance.

On Tuesday, Bhutan's King Jigme Khesar Namgyal Wangchuk visited Prayagraj for Mahakumbh 2025 and participated in several significant spiritual activities. Accompanied by Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, the two leaders offered prayers at the Lete Hanuman Mandir and visited the Digital Mahakumbh Experience Centre.

(ANI)