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Maha Kumbh: Around 2 million devotees take dip in Sangam till 10.30am

Pilgrims taking dip in Holy Sangam

Prayagraj: Nearly 2 million pilgrims visited the Mahakumbh Mela on Sunday as of 10.30am, reports Dynamite News correspondent 

Sangam Triveni
On Sunday, the seventh day of the Maha Kumbh, among a congregation of over 2 million devotees gathered at the Sangam Triveni, 10 lakh Kalpvasis and about 2 Million pilgrims took a holy dip by 10.30am.

As of January 18, more than 77.2 million pilgrims have taken a dip at the Sangam Triveni during the Maha Kumbh 2025.

Dense fog
Earlier today, devotees gathered in the Maha Kumbh Mela amid the layer of dense fog engulfed the area. 

The inclement weather conditions don't seem to have an effect in the footfall of pilgrims.

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Shahi Snans 
The footfall of the pilgrims is expected to increase in the upcoming days as four key Shahi Snans are yet to come.

Maha Kumbh Mela began on January 13 and will continue until February 26.

Shahi Snan schedule 
The next key bathing dates include January 29 (Mauni Amavasya - Second Shahi Snan), February 3 (Basant Panchami - Third Shahi Snan), February 12 (Maghi Purnima), and February 26 (Maha Shivaratri).

Earlier on January 17, more than 2.5 million pilgrims visited the Maha Kumbh on the sixth day till 4 PM, as per the data released.

Ongoing Maha Kumbh
Meanwhile, spiritual leader Morari Bapu arrived in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh on Saturday and said that he is very excited for the ongoing Maha Kumbh.

Also Read | Maha Kumbh: Devotees take dip in Sangam, despite chilly weather

He said, "...I am very happy and I have arrived for 'katha' at the Mahakumbh. The arrangements for the Mahakumbh are very good. I am very excited as it is a very big festival for the 'Sanatan Dharma' and Spiritual world..."
The Maha Kumbh Mela has been witnessing a huge influx of devotees with some notable names participating in the event.

Amrit Snan on Makar Sankranti 
With the commencement of the Maha Kumbh on Monday, devotees from across India and around the world flocked to the Triveni Sangam in Prayagraj to participate in the first Amrit Snan (sacred dip) on the occasion of Makar Sankranti on Tuesday.

Devotees, both Indian and foreign, immersed themselves in the sacred tradition, contributing to the world's largest spiritual gathering. 

Spiritual energy of Mela
The atmosphere around the Triveni Sangam was filled with devotion as foreign pilgrims joined in the spiritual energy of the Mela.

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