Mahakumbh 2025: The Divine Gathering of Faith and Devotion on Makar Sankranti
The much-awaited Mahakumbh 2025 has started, attracting millions of devotees from all corners of the globe to the holy city of Prayagraj. This biggest spiritual congregation in the world is of paramount importance for Hindus. The festival started with the sacred Makar Sankranti, on which lakhs of devotees took a holy dip at the Triveni Sangam-the confluence of the Ganga, Yamuna, and the mythical Saraswati rivers. Mahakumbh is not a festival; it is a celebration of faith, spirituality, and devotion. This sacred fair takes place every 12 years in rotation at four places — Prayagraj, Haridwar, Ujjain, and Nashik — in the context of Hindu mythology as an eternal fight between good and evil for the nectar of immortality. The Triveni Sangam in Prayagraj is considered the holiest of all, where devotees believe a dip washes away sins and paves the path to salvation. Makar Sankranti: The First Shahi Snan The opening day of Mahakumbh 2025, Makar Sankranti, saw an overwhelming turnout o...