More than 2.5 million expected for first ritual dip in the Maha Kumbh Mela or Great Pitcher FestivalA devotee prays as he takes a holy dip at Sangam, the confluence of the Ganges and Yamuna rivers with the mythical, invisible Saraswati river, during the "Maha Kumbh Mela", or the Great Pitcher Festival, in Prayagraj, India, January 13, 2025. REUTERSA devotee prays as he takes a holy dip at Sangam, the confluence of the Ganges and Yamuna rivers with the mythical, invisible Saraswati river, during the "Maha Kumbh Mela", or the Great Pitcher Festival, in Prayagraj, India, January 13, 2025. The Kumbh held once in 12 years in this cycle has the prefix 'maha' (great) as its timing renders it more auspicious and it attracts the largest crowds. Indian Railways has added 98 trains to make 3,300 trips carrying festival visitors, in addition to regular services to Prayagraj. "The Maha Kumbh embodies India’s timeless spiritual heritage and celebrates faith and harmony," Modi said in a post on X.

Source: bd News24 January 13, 2025 06:54 UTC