PM inquires about Maha Kumbh Mela fire; situation under control, no casualties
Modi spoke with Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath to inquire about the massive fire that broke out at a camp during the Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj.
Modi spoke with Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath to inquire about the massive fire that broke out at a camp during the Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj.
The group, including several women from Italy, shared their spiritual experiences of the event and expressed their admiration for Indian culture and traditions.
A massive fire broke out in pandals located in Sector 19 under the Shastri Bridge at the Mahakumbh venue in Prayagraj on Sunday.
Big Big shared a montage of people taking a dip in the holy river, along with the words, "Jai Ganga Maiya Ji Ki", and "Jai Maa Yamunotri".
At the Mahakumbh in Prayagraj, tourists from France, England, Belgium, Canada, Ecuador, Brazil, and other countries are flocking to the banks of the Sangam, drawn by the spiritual allure of Indian traditions and Sanatan culture.
On Makar Sankranti, lakhs of devotees took a holy dip at Gangasagar. State minister Aroop Biswas mentioned that the auspicious bath began on Tuesday at 6.58 a.m. and will continue until Wednesday at 6.58 a.m. So far, 85 lakh pilgrims have bathed, Mr Biswas said.
The Mahakumbh-2025 has elevated Kumbh Mela from a traditional Indian event to a global celebration of faith and spirituality.
On the holy occasion of the first Amrit Snan in the Mahakumbh, the banks of the Triveni Sangam in Prayagraj transformed into a vibrant tapestry of faith and divinity.
Marking the first Snan Parv (bathing festival) of Mahakumbh 2025, the event drew pilgrims from across the country.
Prayagraj witnessed a large gathering of devotees at Triveni Sangam as Maha Kumbh commenced with the 'Shahi Snan' on the auspicious occasion of Paush Purnima on Monday.
