Amid elaborate arrangements, nearly 1.60 crore people took a dip at the Sangam till 12 pm on Wednesday on the occasion of Maghi Purnima during the Maha Kumbh mela here, the Uttar Pradesh government said in a statement.

On February 12, the Triveni Sangam became a vibrant sea of devotion as millions of devotees gathered to celebrate the auspicious Magh Purnima. The ongoing Magh Mela 2025 has been nothing short of spectacular,

Thousands of pilgrims took a dip in the holy Triveni Sangam during the Maha Kumbh Mela or the Great Pitcher Festival in the north Indian city of Prayagraj on Wednesday on the occasion of 'Magh Purnima' (an important date on Hindu calendar).

Maha Kumbh is witnessing a large number of devotees on the occasion of Magh Purnima as millions reach to take the holy dip.

Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath, along with state government officials, monitored the Magh Purnima 'snan' at Triveni Sangam from his office on Wednesday, ensuring that the arrangements for the holy dip of lakhs of devotees were running smoothly.

Amid elaborate arrangements, over 73 lakh people took a dip at the Sangam till 6 am on Wednesday on the occasion of Maghi Purnima during the Maha Kumbh mela here. The sacred bath began early Wednesday and Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has been monitoring the event from Lucknow.

The Maha Kumbh 2025 has become one of the largest religious gatherings in history, with over 450 million (45 crore) devotees participating in the bathing rituals as of February 11, 2025, the Indian government said on Tuesday.

In a moment of spiritual significance, the Ambani family, including Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant, graced Prayagraj on the auspicious occasion of Magh Purnima. The couple immersed themselves in the divine waters of the Triveni Sangam,