The final ‘snan’ of Maha Kumbh 2025 took place on Maha Shivratri at Triveni Sangam, drawing pilgrims from across India. Over 64 crore devotees attended the grand religious event in Prayagraj.
Pilgrims from across India chanted ‘Har Har Mahadev’ as they immersed themselves at the confluence of the Ganges, Yamuna, and the mythical Saraswati rivers, seeking spiritual purification and blessings.
The festival, which commenced on January 13 (Paush Purnima), witnessed an unprecedented turnout, with over 65 crore (650 million) pilgrims participating over its duration.
The Uttar Pradesh government implemented extensive security and crowd management measures to ensure the safety of attendees during this massive congregation.
Being the last auspicious ‘snan’ of the Maha Kumbh, a large number of devotees had begun to gather on the banks of the Sangam from close to midnight, and while some camped and waited patiently to take the dip at ‘Brahma Muhurt’, scores of them performed the bathing rituals much before the appointed time.
According to Hindu mythology, Lord Shiva played a crucial role in the Samudra Manthan (churning of the ocean), which led to the emergence of the Amrit Kumbh (nectar pitcher), the very essence of the Kumbh Mela.
The day draws large crowds of devotees to the sacred confluence of the Ganga, the Yamuna, and the mythical Saraswati, considered holy by Hindus.
The Maha Kumbh has witnessed six special bathing dates — Paush Purnima on January 13, Makar Sankranti on January 14, Mauni Amavasya on January 29, Basant Panchami on February 3, Maghi Purnima on February 12, and Mahashivratri on February 26 — including three ‘Amrit Snan’.
