Maha Kumbh: More than 10 crore devotees take the Holy Dip at Sagam so far
Several devotees from Russia and Ukraine are attending the Maha Kumbh Mela and presenting a message of spiritual unity. Must follow the story on Dynamite News:
Prayagraj: Since the beginning of Maha Kumbh on 13 January here in Prayagraj, over 10 crore people have taken a holy dip so far in Sangam - the confluence of Ganga, Yamuna, and the mythical Saraswati.
According to a statement from the Uttar Pradesh government, the number crossed this milestone by Thursday afternoon.
Datv shared by State Govt
The data was shared on the official account of Mahakumbh on social media platform X as well. "More than Ten Crore souls have bathed in the sacred Triveni Sangam, immersed in divine grace. This historic moment at the Maha Kumbh 2025 promises an event grander and more spiritual than ever before," read the statement.
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Devotees from many countries
Several devotees from Russia and Ukraine attended the Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj on Thursday and presented a message of spiritual unity.
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Speaking to media, a devotee from Russia shared a message of unity and peace and stated that monks of different nationalities were present at the gathering. "I came here from Russia, and my Guru Maa came from Ukraine. Many of my Guru sisters and brothers have come from countries like Russia, Ukraine, Kazakhstan, Europe, and the USA. We all came here for the Maha Kumbh to take a bath in the Ganga on this auspicious day. As we know, all deities and divine energies come to bathe in the Ganga waters, so we follow their example," the devotee said.
"This is a great gathering of people in the world. It's the biggest festival ever and we all come in here as Sadhu...whether it's female or male Russian-Ukrainian or Indian we all are here...we all follow Sanatana Dharma," she added.