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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,

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to the Maha Kumbh Mela, where he took a holy dip at Triveni Sangam, underscores his commitment to India's spiritual traditions. Sadhvi Rithambara and Sadhvi Satyapriya praised his respect for cultural customs,

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.

PM Narendra Modi is set to take a holy dip in Prayagraj’s Triveni Sangam today during the ongoing Maha Kumbh mela. It is the sacred confluence point where the three sacred rivers: Ganga, Yamuna and mythical Saraswati meet.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday took a holy dip in the Triveni Sangam at the Maha Kumbh. Holding 'rudraksha' beads and chanting mantras, the prime minister offered prayers while standing in the river.

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.

After his ritual bath, Modi expressed his gratitude, saying, "The 'snan', or the 'holy dip', at the 'sangam' is a moment of divine connection. May Maa Ganga bless all with peace, wisdom, good health, and harmony."

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.

The Maha Kumbh Mela 2025 in Prayagraj is attracting millions of devotees, seekers, and curious travellers from across the globe. This one-of-a-kind event features age-old traditions with celestial significance, running from January 13, 2025, to February 26, 2025.