As of Tuesday, over 20 million devotees have participated in the first ‘Amrit Snan’ of Maha Kumbh 2025 at the sacred confluence of the Ganga, Yamuna, and the mythical Saraswati River, according to Amrit Abhijat, the Principal Secretary of Uttar Pradesh’s Urban Development.
“Up until now, around 20 million people have taken the holy dip. By the evening, we expect the number to surpass 25 million,” Abhijat told ANI.
In the meantime, Uttar Pradesh DGP Prashant Kumar shared that police forces are closely monitoring the event to maintain order. “Today, Sadhus from multiple Akharas are performing their holy dip, making it the Amrit Snan. As of noon, 1.6 crore people have already taken the dip,” Kumar stated.
He assured the public that crowd control measures are in place, mentioning the presence of police response vehicles and ambulances. “We are using thermal imaging to manage the crowds, and the situation remains peaceful. Devotees are taking the holy dip in an orderly manner,” he added.
Meanwhile, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath extended his heartfelt congratulations to all those who participated in the first ‘Amrit Snan.’ In a post on X, CM Yogi celebrated the sacred event as a reflection of India’s timeless culture and spiritual heritage. “This is a living testament to our eternal culture and faith. On this auspicious day of Makar Sankranti, I congratulate all the devotees who have earned virtue by taking the first ‘Amrit Snan’ at Triveni Sangam in Mahakumbh-2025, Prayagraj,” he wrote.
Earlier, CM Yogi had also wished the people of Uttar Pradesh on Makar Sankranti, saying, “Heartiest congratulations to the people of the state, all revered saints, devotees, and followers on Makar Sankranti! This festival expresses gratitude to the Sun God, the father of the universe.”
Sadhus from the 13 Akharas of Sanatan Dharm are also participating in the holy dip at the Triveni Sangam.
One foreign devotee, attending her third Kumbh Mela, shared her emotional experience: “I can’t even explain it in words. This is my third Kumbh. I went to Haridwar in 2010, Prayagraj in 2013, and now I’m back again. Amid all the madness here, there is something unchanging and sacred… Thankfully, there are many police officers managing the crowd. Here, you just learn to go with the flow.”
Swami Chidambaranand, Mahamandaleshwar of the Mahanirvan Akhara, spoke about the grandeur of the Kumbh, saying, “At Kumbh, we experience the magnificence of Indian civilization. Crores of people are witnessing the pride of our culture. People have forgotten about the cold and have been waiting since 2 am to witness the saints.”
He also addressed the unity of the Kumbh, stating, “In this sea of devotees, there are no divisions of caste or class—only Hindus and Hindu culture.”
A foreign devotee summed up the significance of the occasion, saying, “Maha Kumbh is not just a celebration for India; it’s an occasion for the entire world.”
The Maha Kumbh, which started on January 13, will continue until February 26, drawing millions of devotees from across the globe. The event highlights India’s rich cultural and spiritual traditions, attracting a global audience.