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Highlights | Maha Kumbh Mela 2025: More Than 10 Crore Devotees Have Taken A Holy Dip Today

Kumbh Mela 2025 Live Updates:  On the 11th day of Maha Kumbh, devotees are taking a holy dip since morning. There are many programs of story-reading in Maha Kumbh even today. There is a yagya in the camp of Mahamandaleshwar Annapurna at 12 noon and there is a series of cultural programs in the evening.

 

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Today is the 11th day of Maha Kumbh. Since morning, people are taking a dip of faith in Sangam. Now till 8 am, 6.98 lakh people have taken bath. More than 48.74 lakh people took a holy dip in Maha Kumbh 2025 on Wednesday. 10 lakh Kalpavasis and 38.74 lakh devotees united in devotion, making this event a grand spiritual festival. So far, more than 9.24 crore devotees have bathed in the pure stream of Maa Ganga, Yamuna and Saraswati. There are many programs of story-reading in Maha Kumbh even today. An important press conference will be held today regarding the Sanatan Board. Akhada Parishad President Mahant Ravindra Puri will hold a press conference. Kathavachak Devkinandan Thakur and Acharya Mahamandaleshwar Balakanand Giri of Anand Akhara and other saints will be present. A press conference will be held at Niranjani Akhara at 11 am.

 

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24 January 2025
19:11 IST

Maha Kumbh Mela 2025 Live: The fire was brought under control within one and a half hours

The extensive preparations made by the Yogi government for a big event like Mahakumbh helped the administration in averting a major accident on Sunday. Especially the preparations made for fire fighting in the fair area played an important role. 45 fire brigade vehicles reached the spot and after about 1.5 hours of tireless efforts, the fire was completely extinguished. There was no loss of life in this incident. 

18:39 IST

Maha Kumbh Mela 2025 Live: VHP will protest for Kashi-Mathura

On the occasion of the Vishwa Hindu Parishad's Sant Sammelan, Akhil Bharatiya Akhara Parishad President Mahant Ravindra Puri said that the Sant Samaj will now come forward to liberate the encroached places like Kashi-Mathura. Through the VHP's Sant Sammelan, a strategy will be made to liberate Kashi and Mathura along with other temples from encroachment.

 

18:33 IST

Maha Kumbh Mela 2025 Live: Saints doubt the Mahakumbh fire incident

Magistrate inquiry has been ordered regarding the fire in the Mahakumbh area. At the same time, saints are expressing many doubts about this fire incident. Saints say that this incident at a short distance from the place where CM Yogi was arriving raises suspicion.

 

18:25 IST

 Maha Kumbh Mela 2025 Live: 'IITian Baba' banned from Juna Akhara camp in Maha Kumbh for 'abusing' guru

Abhay Singh, who gained attention at the Maha Kumbh with his claim of being an aerospace engineer from IIT-Bombay, has been banned from the Juna Akhara camp. A spokesperson for Juna Akhara described him as an "educated lunatic" who "abused" his guru.

Srimahant Narayan Giri, the international spokesperson for Juna Akhara, stated that Singh’s actions went against the guru-disciple tradition and the principles of sanyas (renunciation).

"He (Singh) did not become a sadhu. He came here from Lucknow without any formal initiation and was moving around as a self-proclaimed sadhu," Giri told news agency PTI on Monday.

Giri added that Singh had arrived at the Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj with Mahant Someshwar Guru. "He is an educated lunatic. He used abusive language against his Guru Mahant Someshwar Puri on social media. Therefore, he has been banned from the akhara camp and its surroundings," Giri said.

17:54 IST

Maha Kumbh Mela 2025 Live: Mona Lisa, who sells garlands, got a film offer

Mona Lisa, who sold garlands at Mahakumbh Prayagraj, got lucky. It is reported that Mona Lisa has got an offer to work in a film. Mona Lisa became viral at Mahakumbh Prayagraj due to her beautiful eyes and looks. People were seen desperate to take selfies with her. 

17:15 IST

Maha Kumbh Mela 2025 Live: More than 52 lakh devotees took bath till 4 pm 

Maha Kumbh Nagar: On the 12th day of Maha Kumbh, till 4 pm, 52.06 lakh devotees took bath. This includes 10 lakh Kalpavasis. So far, more than 10 crore devotees have taken bath.  

16:57 IST

Maha Kumbh Mela 2025 Live: 45.34 lakh devotees took bath till 2 pm 

Maha Kumbh Nagar:  More than 45.34 lakh devotees took bath till 2 pm on the 12th day of Maha Kumbh. And till now more than 10.21 crore devotees have taken bath. 

16:38 IST

Maha Kumbh Mela 2025 Live:  Golden Baba's disciple presented a throne of 251 kg gold

Maha Kumbh Nagar: A disciple of Mahamandaleshwar Arun Giri, popularly known as Golden Baba, who reached Prayagraj Maha Kumbh, has presented him a throne of 251 kg gold. Arun Giri is the Peethadheeshwar of Aawahan Akhara.

16:24 IST

Maha Kumbh Mela 2025 Live: Entry of outside vehicles banned in Mahakumbh 

Mahakumbh Nagar: Today is the 12th day of Mahakumbh Nagar. Entry of outside vehicles has been banned in Mahakumbh. A drone show will be organised for the first time on Friday. Deputy CM Keshav Maurya will also be in Mahakumbh today. 

16:24 IST

Maha Kumbh Mela 2025 Live: Demand for Sanatan Board raised again in Mahakumbh

Mahakumbh Nagar: Sadhus and saints have once again demanded a Satan Board in Mahakumbh. Mahant Swami Yatindranand Giri of Juna Akhara said, we will get a Sanatan Board. 

16:12 IST

Maha Kumbh Mela 2025 Live: Record of dip in Maha Kumbh 

More than 10 crore devotees have taken a dip in Maha Kumbh. And the crowd of devotees taking a dip has been gathering since morning.

15:51 IST

Maha Kumbh Mela 2025 Live: Swami Siyaram Das became the youngest Mahamandaleshwar

Mahakumbh Nagar: A Pattabhishek program was organized in the camp of Digambar Akhara located in Akhara area. 4 new Mahamandaleshwars were made as per the rituals. Among them, the youngest Mahamandaleshwar Swami Siyaram Das is also included, who is the successor of Mahamandaleshwar Swami Ramdas Tatambari, who is 18 years old. 

15:18 IST

Maha Kumbh Mela 2025 Live: Bollywood actress Mamta Kulkarni seen in the guise of a saint

Mahakumbh Nagar: Bollywood actress Mamta Kulkarni has also reached Mahakumbh. She met Acharya Mahamandaleshwar Dr. Laxmi Narayan Tripathi of Kinnar Akhara. During this time Mamta Kulkarni was seen in the guise of a saint. 

15:17 IST

Maha Kumbh Mela 2025 Live: In view of the huge crowd, boat operations were closed for two hours 

Mahakumbh Nagar: The process of devotees arriving at Mahakumbh continues. In view of the huge crowd, the operation of boats was stopped for two hours. Due to this, the devotees had to face problems. 

14:40 IST

Maha Kumbh Mela 2025 Live: Maximum temperature recorded in Prayagraj was 28 degree Celsius 

Maha Kumbh Nagar: The faces of the Kalpvaasis have brightened up as the sun has come out in the ongoing Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj. The maximum temperature in Prayagraj was recorded at 28 degrees Celsius. 

14:19 IST

Maha Kumbh Mela 2025 Live:  Shankh Baba of Mahakumbh

Apart from Naga Sadhus, Aghori Sadhus and Saints, Hatha Yogis also come to Mahakumbh. Shankh Baba has also come to Mahakumbh. He has made the conch himself from wood over the years. He gives the message of Sanatan with the sound of the conch.

14:08 IST

Maha Kumbh Mela 2025 Live: CM Yogi will come to Mahakumbh tomorrow

Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath will come to Mahakumbh on Saturday to take stock of the preparations before the Amrit Snan to be held on Mauni Amavasya

 

13:55 IST

Maha Kumbh Mela 2025 Live: A conch shell worth Rs 6 lakh is being sold in Mahakumbh

A 2 feet 10 inches long conch shell is kept in a conch stall near Sector 20 in Mahakumbh. Its price is around Rs 6 lakh. 

 

13:44 IST

Maha Kumbh Mela 2025 Live: Drone show will be organized

Drone show will be organized in Mahakumbh on 24th, 25th and 26th January at 7 pm in Sector 7. Tourism department is organizing it.

13:17 IST

Maha Kumbh Mela 2025 Live: Devotees from Russia and Ukraine immersed in devotion

People from Russia and Ukraine, which are facing the horrors of war, have also reached Prayagraj. Devotees are engrossed in bhajans and devotion on the sands of Sangam.

13:05 IST

Maha Kumbh Mela 2025 Live: Dharma Sansad will be held on 27th January in Mahakumbh

Saints and sages from across the country will participate in the Dharm Sansad. Saints will pass the proposal to form the Sanatan Board. A proposal will be put forward to bring 80% of the property of the Waqf Board under the Sanatan Board.

13:04 IST

Maha Kumbh Mela 2025 Live: CM Yogi congratulated on UP Foundation Day

Hearty congratulations to the people of the state on the 76th Foundation Day of Uttar Pradesh, the holy birthplace of 'Raghukul Nandan' Lord Shri Ram and Yogeshwar Shri Krishna, blessed by the blessings of Baba Shri Vishwanath, the glorious land of creation, culture, values ​​and bravery!

13:03 IST

Maha Kumbh Mela 2025 Live: Entry of outside vehicles banned

Entry of outside vehicles has been banned in Maha Kumbh from Friday. Traffic in-charge Amit said that this decision has been taken in view of Republic Day holiday on Saturday and Sunday.

12:40 IST

Maha Kumbh Mela 2025 Live: Watch 2500 Grand Drone Show On January 24, 25 And 26

Maha Kumbh today at 7 pm Watch the grand drone show Show with 2500 drones in Sector 7 of Maha Kumbh Nagar on 24, 25 and 26 January Trial run was conducted in Maha Kumbh Nagar late in the evening of 23 January

 

12:19 IST

Maha Kumbh Mela 2025 Live: More than 35 lakh people took bath in Sangam on Thursday

In Prayagraj Maha Kumbh, till 6 pm on Thursday, 35.99 lakh devotees took a holy dip in the Sangam. According to the data released by the Kumbh Mela administration, the number of people doing Kalpavas on the sands of Sangam has crossed 10 lakh. If we talk about the total number of tourists and devotees who have come to Maha Kumbh so far, then this number has reached 10 crore.

12:18 IST

Maha Kumbh Mela 2025 Live: Day 12 Count

Today is the 12th day of Mahakumbh and more than 10 crore people have taken bath so far. By 4 pm on Thursday, 53 lakh people had taken bath.

12:17 IST

Maha Kumbh Mela 2025 Live: Today is the 12th day of Mahakumbh

Today is the 12th day of Maha Kumbh. Devotees are taking a holy dip in the confluence.

19:45 IST

Maha Kumbh Mela 2025 Live: Governor Anandi Ben Patel spoke against dowry system

Uttar Pradesh Governor Anandiben Patel reached Prayagraj Mahakumbh on Thursday. Here, after registering her presence at the Parmarth Niketan camp, she reached to listen to Morari Bapu ji's Shri Ramcharit Manas Katha. After this, the Governor emphasized on vaccination to protect girls from cervical cancer. She appealed to give priority to the health and education of daughters. Also, called for making the society aware against the dowry system.

19:44 IST

Maha Kumbh Mela 2025 Live: A glimpse of Republic Day will be seen on the drone show at the Mahakumbh fair

For the devotees in the Mahakumbh fair, the Tourism Department will organize a drone show (Drone Show at Mahakumbh 2025 on Republic Day) on 24-25 and 26 January in Sector 7 of Mahakumbhnagar. It will show a glimpse of Republic Day.  The drone show was rehearsed in Sector-7 on Thursday evening. In the show, drones will simultaneously create attractive shapes in the sky. This sight of light and music will mesmerize crores of devotees and tourists.

 

19:27 IST

Maha Kumbh Mela 2025 Live: What did Sadhvi Ritambhara

Didi say on Mahakumbh? Maa Sadhvi Ritambhara ji said that there is great enthusiasm and joy in the entire Sanatan world about this unique and supernatural festival of Purna Mahakumbh in Teerthraj Prayag. She told that in this Mahakumbh, a population as large as the whole of Europe is arriving in a grand manner, and the smooth arrangements for them are being made is an extremely wonderful experience. Also, she congratulated the Uttar Pradesh government for the beautiful arrangements of Mahakumbh.
 

19:11 IST

Maha Kumbh Mela 2025 Live: A bus full of devotees going from Mathura to Mahakumbh collided with a truck, many injured

A mini bus full of devotees going from Mathura to Mahakumbh Ganga bath collided with a truck on Kalyanpur Overbridge National Highway 2 in Kokhraj police station area of ​​Kaushambi district. All the devotees were sent to the hospital by ambulance. After their first aid, they were sent to Mahakumbh by another bus.

 
 

18:26 IST

Maha Kumbh Mela 2025 Live: ISRO releases before and after images of Maha Kumbh

ISRO on Wednesday released before and after satellite images of the tent city in Mahakum Mahakumbh Nagar. It shows the grandeur of Maha Kumbh. ISRO said in a statement, the time series images of EOS-04 C band microwave satellite are of 15 September 2023 and 29 December 2024.

 

18:22 IST

Maha Kumbh Mela 2025 Live: Another helicopter service will start soon

Helicopter service will also be started soon by the Uttar Pradesh Eco Tourism Development Board in Maha Kumbh, the trial of which has been done.

16:44 IST

Maha Kumbh Mela 2025 Live: Maha Kumbh 2025 23/01/2025 Time: 08.00 am Kalpvasi

More than 10 lakh total pilgrims arrived. 6.98 lakh Total bathing till today: more than 16.98 lakh 
Total bathing till 22/01/2025 - more than 9.73 crore

16:27 IST

Maha Kumbh Mela 2025 Live: Yagna in the camp of Mahamandleshwar Annapurna

Today is the 11th day of the Maha Kumbh festival. Devotees are taking a holy dip since morning. There are many programs of storytelling in the Maha Kumbh even today. There is a yagya in the camp of Mahamandleshwar Annapurna at 12 noon.

16:21 IST

Maha Kumbh Mela 2025 Live: Over 48.74 lakh people took a holy dip at Maha Kumbh 2025

10 lakh Kalpvasis and 38.74 lakh devotees united in devotion, making this event a grand spiritual festival. So far, more than 9.24 crore devotees have bathed in the pure streams of Maa Ganga, Yamuna and Saraswati.

16:01 IST

Maha Kumbh Mela 2025 Live: Kumbh bath in fog

Amid dense fog, thousands of people have gathered at the Sangam ghats to take a dip in the Triveni Sangam, the holy confluence of the three rivers - Ganga, Yamuna and Saraswati.

15:18 IST

Maha Kumbh Mela 2025 Live: Many story-telling programs are being held in Maha Kumbh even today

Devotees are taking a holy dip since morning. There are many programs of storytelling in Maha Kumbh even today. There is a yagya in Mahamandleshwar Annapurna's camp at 12 noon and there are cultural programs in the evening.

14:55 IST

Maha Kumbh Mela 2025 Live: Aghori will be present in Maha Kumbh...

Why does Kinnar Akhara perform Aghori Havan, the great worship of Tantrikas? Damru is played at midnight...human skulls are decorated! Aghora Kali Sadhna in Kinnar Akhara.

14:39 IST

Maha Kumbh Mela 2025 Live:  On the tenth day of Maha Kumbh Prayagraj fair

CM Yogi and other ministers performed the ritualistic worship after taking a bath in Sangam. After the worship, CM Yogi was also seen feeding fish and birds.

14:20 IST

Maha Kumbh Mela 2025 Live: On the tenth day of Maha Kumbh Prayagraj fair on Wednesday

A different vibrancy was seen in the fair area. CM Yogi Adityanath along with both Deputy CMs Keshav Prasad Maurya and Brajesh Pathak along with the entire cabinet reached Triveni Sangam for bathing. 

14:04 IST

Maha Kumbh Mela 2025 Live: Flood of devotees in Sangam city

Free bus service operated while singing bhajans, travelling made easy with bus service

13:46 IST

Maha Kumbh Mela 2025 Live: Statement of SP MLA Pooja Pal

'Better arrangements in Maha Kumbh' 'For the first time, goon free Maha Kumbh'.

13:27 IST

Maha Kumbh Mela 2025 Live: Mumbai's Muslim girl Shabnam Sheikh reached Prayagraj Mahakumbh 

Here she took a dip of faith in the Sangam. Shabnam Sheikh has also taken blessings of many saints and mahatmas by visiting them here. Along with this, the Muslim girl also participated in many Sanatani rituals. Not only this, she has described the arrangements of the Yogi government as unmatched. In the Mahakumbh, Shabnam Sheikh was staying at the camp of Jagatguru Acharya Paramhans Das, the Peethadheeshwar of Tapasvi Chavani of Ayodhya. The camp of Jagadguru Acharya Paramhans Das is set up in Sector 16 in the Mahakumbh.

13:14 IST

Maha Kumbh Mela 2025 Live: Bus from Prayagraj to Ayodhya

Uttar Pradesh State Transport Corporation (UPSRTC) operates regular buses from Prayagraj to Ayodhya. The fare of non-AC buses is Rs 200 to Rs 300. The fare of AC buses is Rs 500 to Rs 1000. It can take 4-6 hours to travel from Prayagraj to Ayodhya by bus.  

12:48 IST

Maha Kumbh Mela 2025 Live: Holy dip in Sangam with cabinet ministers

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath took a holy dip in Sangam along with all his cabinet ministers on Wednesday, the video of which is viral on social media. In the video, it can be seen how all the ministers along with CM Yogi are taking a dip in the holy water together. Earlier, CM Yogi held a meeting with his cabinet. In this meeting, many proposals were approved and many big decisions were also taken.

12:28 IST

Maha Kumbh Mela 2025 Live: Important press conference regarding Sanatan Board

Akhada Parishad President Mahant Ravindra Puri will hold a press conference. Kathavachak Devkinandan Thakur and Acharya Mahamandaleshwar Balakanand Giri of Anand Akhada along with other saints will be present. The press conference will be held at Niranjani Akhada at 11 am.

12:27 IST

Maha Kumbh Mela 2025 Live: Devotees are taking a dip of faith on the 11th day of Mahakumbh fair

The meeting of the Central Guidance Board of VHP will be inaugurated today. It will be inaugurated at 2.30 pm in the VHP camp. A press conference will also be organised at 5 pm in the VHP camp, the press conference will be on the points of the meeting of the Guidance Board.

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