Reuters. Naga Sadhus or Hindu holy men take a holy dip during the "Maha Kumbh Mela", or the Great Pitcher Festival, in Prayagraj, India, January 14, 2025.

India's Maha Kumbh Festival Sees 15 Million People Take Holy Dip on First Day By Saurabh Sharma PRAYAGRAJ, India (Reuters) - Nearly 15 million Hindus, six times the number expected, took a dip in ...

Naga Sadhus, or Hindu holy men, take a holy dip in the Triveni Sangam, the confluence of three holy rivers on Mauni Amavasya, or new moon day, during the Maha Kumbh Mela festival in Prayagraj ...

Modi took a ritual bath on a visit to the Maha Kumbh Mela, a week after a deadly crush at the world's largest gathering.Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday took a dip in Hindu holy ...

Maha Kumbh which began on January 13 with auspicious Paush Purnima, has seen an extraordinary turnout, with over 110 million devotees taking holy dip in sacred waters of Prayagraj in first 14 days.

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on January 14 confirmed that over 35 million devotees took holy dip at Sangam in Prayagraj to mark Makar Sankranti.

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Nearly 15 million take holy dip, six times more than expected Devout Hindus march praising Lord Shiva, Mother Ganga PM Modi says festival is celebration of faith and harmony PRAYAGRAJ, India, Jan ...