Amid chants of ‘Har Har Mahadev,’ millions of devotees from Gujarat to Karnataka gathered at the Triveni Sangam on Wednesday for the final holy dip of the Maha Kumbh 2025, coinciding with Mahashivratri. The 45-day spiritual extravaganza, which began on January 13, saw a record-breaking footfall of over 64 crore pilgrims.
The last ‘Amrit Snan’ witnessed devotees arriving at the confluence of the Ganga, Yamuna, and the mythical Saraswati well before midnight. Many camped overnight, waiting for the ‘Brahma Muhurt’, while others performed their bathing rituals much earlier. Security personnel remained on high alert, ensuring smooth crowd management at the Mela grounds.
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Pilgrims from across India, including Bengal, Rajasthan, Bihar, and Madhya Pradesh, joined the spiritual gathering, along with visitors from Nepal. The grand event saw vibrant processions of Naga Sadhus, devotional chants, and deep religious fervor.
Mahashivratri, symbolizing the divine union of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati, holds immense significance in the Kumbh Mela. As per Hindu mythology, Lord Shiva played a pivotal role in the Samudra Manthan, which led to the emergence of the Amrit Kumbh (nectar pitcher)—the very essence of the Kumbh Mela.
With 1.33 crore devotees taking the holy dip on the final day alone, the Maha Kumbh 2025 concluded as the largest religious gathering in history, reinforcing the spiritual and cultural grandeur of India.