Massive Crowds Gather at Triveni Sangam for Magh Purnima Snan at Mahakumbh Mela

On Wednesday, scores of devotees thronged the ghats of Triveni Sangam in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, to take a holy dip on the auspicious occasion of ‘Magh Purnima’ during the Mahakumbh Mela.

Early morning drone footage captured the sight of massive crowds gathered at the Sangam. Devotees and ascetics, immersed in the sacred waters, also experienced a ‘Push Varsha’—a shower of flower petals from a helicopter flying overhead.

Unprecedented Crowds and Administrative Preparations

Additional Mela Officer Vivek Chaturvedi noted an unexpectedly large turnout this year for the holy bath. “An unexpected crowd has come to the Mela this time for the snan,” he said, assuring that all necessary arrangements were in place. The bathing rituals for Magh Purnima will continue throughout the day.

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, addressing the significance of the event, stated that over 45 crore devotees have participated in the holy Triveni bath at the Maha Kumbh so far.

#WATCH | #MahaKumbh2025 | Prayagraj, UP: Massive crowd throng Triveni Sangam, to take holy dip, on the occasion of #MaghPurnima

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Key Highlights of Magh Purnima Snan

1. Sacred Bathing Rituals
   • Magh Purnima is considered a highly auspicious day for taking a dip at Triveni Sangam, the confluence of the Ganga, Yamuna, and Saraswati rivers.
   • The fourth ‘Amrit Snan’ is taking place on February 12, with officials ensuring seamless crowd management.
2. End of Kalpavas Tradition
   • The occasion marks the conclusion of the month-long ‘Kalpavas,’ a key Maha Kumbh tradition that began on January 13 (Paush Purnima).
3. CM’s Directives & Public Safety Measures
   • Yogi Adityanath extended his best wishes to devotees and seers, emphasizing the significance of bathing, donating, and worship on this day.
   • He directed authorities to ensure no inconvenience to devotees or Kalpavasis.
   • A no-vehicle zone has been enforced in Prayagraj, except for emergency vehicles.
   • Deputy Inspector General (DIG) Vaibhav Krishna urged people to follow the UP Police’s official X and Facebook pages for verified updates.
4. Enhanced Security & Traffic Management
   • AI-powered cameras and drones are monitoring crowd movement and traffic flow.
   • Real-time data from toll plazas is being used to regulate incoming vehicle numbers.
   • Designated parking lots have been set up to ease congestion.
   • Secondary schools across Prayagraj have switched to online classes from February 7–12 for students’ convenience.
5. Medical & Emergency Services
   • All hospitals in Prayagraj and the Mahakumbh area are on high alert.
   • A total of 133 ambulances—including 125 road ambulances, seven river ambulances, and one air ambulance—have been deployed.
   • Over 2,000 healthcare personnel are stationed at the fairgrounds, with an additional 700 staff on standby at Swaroop Rani Nehru (SRN) Hospital.
   • 250 hospital beds and 200 units of blood have been secured for emergencies.
   • 43 hospitals in Mahakumbh Nagar, each with 500-bed capacity, are fully prepared to handle medical situations.
6. Transport & Travel Arrangements
   • Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw personally reviewed arrangements at eight railway stations, including Prayagraj Junction.
   • The state transport department has deployed 1,200 additional buses, operating every 10 minutes, to facilitate devotees’ travel.

Mahakumbh Mela 2025: The World’s Largest Spiritual Gathering

The grand Mahakumbh Mela, which commenced on January 13, 2025, occurs once every 12 years and is regarded as the world’s largest spiritual gathering. The event will conclude on February 26, coinciding with Mahashivratri.