Drone video from India’s northern city of Prayagraj showed thousands of Hindu devotees at the “Sangam” river confluence to mark Mauni Amawasya, the most auspicious day of the “Kumbh Mela”, or Pitcher Festival.

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It is considered a powerful act that cleanses the soul, removes past karma, and guides individuals toward spiritual awakening.

Actors Rajkummar Rao and Patralekhaa attended the holy festival and participated in the Sangam Snaan in Prayagraj with Ira Trivedi

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi took holy dips in sacred river waters in the northern city of Prayagraj on Wednesday as he joined millions of people at the Maha Kumbh Mela, a week after dozens died in a stampede at the event.

Over 40 crore devotees have taken the holy dip at Triveni Sangam so far. Get the latest updates and insights on this sacred event.

Veteran folk singer Malini Awasthi participates in Maha Kumbh 2025 at Prayagraj, taking a holy dip in Triveni Sangam. She praises the event's organization, crediting Prime Minister Narendra Modi and UP CM Yogi Adityanath.

KGF actress Srinidhi Shetty visited the ongoing Maha Kumbh Mela and took a holy dip at the Triveni Sangam on Wednesday. She was accompanied by her father on the trip. Taking to her Instagram handle, Srinidhi shared a series of photos and videos capturing her best moments at the Maha Kumbh Mela.

Bollywood actor Rajkummar Rao visited the ongoing Mahakumbh Mela with his wife Patralekha to take a holy dip at the Triveni Sangam. He is staying at Chidanand Saraswati Maharaj camp. Show Full Article He shared his experience of visiting the Mahakumbh Mela.

Maha Kumbh 2025, which commenced on Paush Purnima (January 13, 2025), is the world's largest spiritual and cultural gathering, attracting devotees from across the globe.

The ongoing Mahakumbh 2025 has attracted crores of people from across the world. Several celebrities have also been seen at the holy site participating in spiritual rituals. Actors and couple Rajkummar Rao and Patralekhaa also recently visited the holy site in Uttar Pradesh`s Prayagraj and also sought blessings of spiritual gurus.