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Mahakumbh 2025: Over 1 Crore Devotees Take Holy Dip on Day 1 as 45-Day Festival Commences

Mahakumbh 2025: Over 60 lakh devotees participated in a holy dip at the Sangam in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, on Monday, marking the start of one of the world’s largest spiritual gatherings. Today, the first “Shahi Snan” of Mahakumbh took place on Paush Purnima.  

The Sangam, the sacred confluence of the Ganga, Yamuna, and the mythical Saraswati rivers, is expected to draw millions of pilgrims during the 45-day festival, significantly boosting local trade and economy.  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended his greetings on the festival’s commencement, stating that “Mahakumbh embodies India’s timeless spiritual heritage and celebrates faith and harmony.”  

Several foreign visitors were also at Mahakumbh on the opening day, with many braving the cold weather to take the holy dip.  

Economic Impact of Mahakumbh 2025

Praveen Khandelwal, Secretary General of CAIT, highlighted the economic significance of the event, stating, “An average expenditure of ₹5,000 per pilgrim during the festival is expected to generate over ₹2 lakh crore in economic activity.” This includes spending on accommodations, food, religious items, healthcare, and other services.  

Key Details of Mahakumbh 2025  

Start and End Dates: The Mahakumbh Mela began on January 13, 2025, and will conclude on February 26, 2025.  

Significance: Unlike the Kumbh Mela, held every three years across four locations, the Mahakumbh is hosted exclusively in Prayagraj once every 12 years. This year, a rare celestial alignment, occurring once in 144 years, adds to its spiritual importance.  

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Important “Shahi Snan” Dates:

January 13: Paush Purnima Snan (Opening Day)  

January 15: Makar Sankranti Snan  

January 29: Mauni Amavasya Snan (Royal Bath/Shahi Snan)  

February 3: Basant Panchami Snan (Royal Bath/Shahi Snan)  

February 12: Maghi Purnima Snan  

February 26: Maha Shivratri Snan (Concluding Day)  

Helpline for Mahakumbh 2025

Tourists and pilgrims can contact the Ministry of Tourism through the toll-free helpline numbers 1800111363 or 1363 for assistance or information. The service is available in Hindi, English, and other national and international languages.

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