Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami, accompanied by his family, visited Prayagraj in Uttar Pradesh on Monday morning for a holy dip at the Triveni Sangam during the ongoing Mahakumbh 2025. Dhami was joined by his wife, mother, and son for the sacred ritual, which is a key tradition during the spiritual event.
After the holy dip, Dhami also took a moment to feed birds at the Triveni Sangam, further adding to the significance of the occasion.
In an interview with ANI, CM Dhami expressed his gratitude for the opportunity to participate in the revered ritual, calling himself “fortunate” to be there. He also spoke about the upcoming Kumbh Mela 2027, which will take place in Haridwar. “People from all over the world are coming here for a holy dip of faith… I consider myself fortunate to be able to come here. The Kumbh of 2027 will be in Haridwar, and we have already started preparations for it,” he said.
Earlier on Sunday, CM Dhami inspected the Uttarakhand Mandapam set up for Mahakumbh 2025. During the visit, he met with pilgrims staying at the Mandapam and inquired about their well-being. The Uttarakhand government has established this facility to serve as a platform for devotees to experience the culture of Uttarakhand.
In addition to the inspection, Dhami reviewed the accommodation and food arrangements provided for the pilgrims from Uttarakhand. He emphasized the significance of the Uttarakhand Mandapam as a space for both domestic and international devotees to connect with the state’s rich culture.
CM Dhami also participated in the ‘Samnata Ke Saath Samrasata’ program alongside Acharya Mahamandaleshwar Swami Kailashanand Giri of the Niranjani Akhara and Parmarth Niketan’s Chief Chidanand Saraswati. Additionally, he attended the Gyan Mahakumbh “Indian Education: National Concept” program organized at the event.
As of Sunday, approximately 8.4 million devotees had taken a holy dip at the Maha Kumbh 2025, with more than 420 million devotees having participated in the ritual so far, according to the Uttar Pradesh government.
The ongoing MahaKumbh 2025, which began on Paush Purnima (January 13), is the world’s largest spiritual and cultural gathering, drawing millions of devotees from across the globe. The event will continue until Mahashivratri on February 26, 2025, and is expected to break records for attendance and participation.
