The man appears in a silhouette after rising from the river. His dreadlocked hair is flicked backwards, sending a stream of water in a clockwise swirl.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi was among the lakhs of people who took a dip at the Sangam today (February 5) at the Maha Kumbh Mela in UP’s Prayagraj. Dressed in a saffron sweatshirt and black sweatpants,

The 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 Mahakumbh will continue until Mahashivratri on February 26.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday took a holy dip at the Triveni Sangam and said he felt “blessed to be at the Maha Kumbh” where he was Follow the Daily Excelsior channel on WhatsApp “filled with a spirit of devotion”.

Prime Minister Modi's holy dip in the Ganga during Delhi's assembly elections has sparked a controversy, with the Opposition alleging political motivations behind his action.

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The sacred Triveni Sangam in Prayagraj is witnessing an unceasing wave of devotion as Mahakumbh progresses with an overwhelming influx of pilgrims, saints, and Kalpvasis.By 8 a.m on Wednesday, over 3.

Ajay Rai's statement came while he was on his visit to the Ghazipur residence of Inspector Anjani Rai, who allegedly died in the Maha Kumbh stampede.

Spiritual leader Sadhvi Rithambara expressed her gratitude for Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to the ongoing Maha Kumbh Mela, where he took a holy dip at the Triveni Sangam on Wednesday, saying that such an act is great for propagating the traditions of the country.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj today and took a holy dip at the Sangam. Accompanied by Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, he also took a boat ride from Arail Ghat to the Triveni Sangam -- the confluence of holy rivers Ganga, Yamuna and the mythical Saraswati.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday landed in Uttar Pradesh's Prayagraj to take a holy dip at Triveni Sangam in the ongoing Mahakumbh 2025. His visit comes days after a stampede that killed at least 30 people.