Maha Kumbh 2025 Ends Today: Record 1.01 Crore Devotees Take Holy Dip at Triveni Sangam on Mahashivratri

Chimes of cymbals, holy chants and kaleidoscopic colours of India fused into each other at the Triveni Sangam, as pilgrims from various parts of the country converged at the holy confluence site on Mahashivratri to take a dip on the last day of the Maha Kumbh here.

Maha Kumbh, the spectacle that takes place once in 12 years, began on January 13 (Paush Purnima) and saw grand processions of Naga Sadhus and three 'Amrit Snans'. The mega religious gathering has drawn a record over 66 crore pilgrims so far.

Being the last auspicious 'snan' of the Maha Kumbh, a large number of devotees had begun to gather on the banks of the Sangam from close to midnight, and while some camped and waited patiently to take the dip at 'Brahma Muhurt', scores of them performed the bathing rituals much before the appointed time.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Isha Foundation founder Sadhguru Jaggi Vasudev were present at the Maha Shivratri celebrations in Coimbatore on Wednesday. 

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A huge crowd was seen at the Triveni Sangam here on Tuesday night as pilgrims from various parts of the country began to assemble at the holy confluence site, hours before the auspicious Mahashivratri 'snan'.

Maha Kumbh, the spectacle that takes place once in 12 years, began on January 13 (Paush Purnima) and saw grand processions of Naga Sadhus and three 'Amrit Snans'. The mega religious gathering has drawn a record over 64 crore pilgrims so far.

This is the last auspicious 'snan' of the Maha Kumbh as the festival culminates on Wednesday.

People from different parts of the country, after reaching Prayagraj, began their journey to the Sangam while hordes of other pilgrims started to camp on the grounds facing the ghats, waiting for the opportune moment to perform the bathing rituals.

According to government data, by 2 am on Wednesday, over 11.66 lakh devotees immersed themselves in the Sangam on Mahashivratri, which marks the last day of the Kumbh. The number surged to 25.64 lakh in the next two hours and 41.11 lakh by 6 am. By 10 am, 81.09 lakh people had taken the final 'snan' at the Sangam, the confluence of the Ganga, Yamuna and the mythical Saraswati rivers.

Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath began monitoring the arrangements at the Kumbh Mela at 4 am from Gorakhpur with senior government officials.

In a post on X, the CM said, "Hearty congratulations to all the revered saints, Kalpvasis and devotees who have come to take a holy dip in the Triveni Sangam today on the holy bathing festival of Mahashivratri dedicated to the worship of Lord Bholenath in Maha Kumbh-2025, Prayagraj.....Har Har Mahadev!" The state government arranged for showering of petals over devotees from a helicopter at the Kumbh. Twenty quintals of flower petals were showered on the devotees in five rounds.

Being the last auspicious 'snan' of the Maha Kumbh, a large number of devotees had begun to gather on the banks of the Sangam from close to midnight, and while some camped and waited patiently to take the dip at the 'Brahma Muhurt', scores of them performed the bathing rituals well before the appointed time.

Amid chants of 'Har Har Mahadev', thousands of pilgrims from across India took a sacred dip at the Triveni Sangam on Mahashivratri, marking the nearing end of the 45-day Maha Kumbh.

The Maha Kumbh, a massive religious event held once every 12 years, began on January 13 (Paush Purnima) and featured grand processions of Naga Sadhus and three Amrit Snans. Official figures show that over 65 crore devotees have attended this year’s Kumbh in Prayagraj.

By 2 am on Wednesday, more than 11.66 lakh devotees had immersed themselves in the Sangam for Mahashivratri, the Kumbh's final day. The number rose to 25.64 lakh by 4 am and reached 41.11 lakh by 6 am. By 10 am, a total of 81.09 lakh people had completed the final ‘snan’ at the Sangam, the confluence of the Ganga, Yamuna, and the mythical Saraswati rivers.

As more than a crore devotees from across the country took a holy dip at the Triveni Sangam on the sacred occasion of Mahashivratri, the Indian Air Force conducted an air show over the Mela Kshetra on the last day of Maha Kumbh 2025.

Over 1.01 crore devotees have taken the holy dip at the Triveni Sangam till 12 PM on February 26.

On the concluding day of Maha Kumbh 2025, Uttar Pradesh DGP Prashant Kumar shared how his team used world-class technologies and AI for better crowd management and surveillance in Prayagraj. He thanked all agencies involved for their cooperation. 

"We had full faith, it's not a challenge but an opportunity for us...our personnel worked on the ground for 45 days straight and they were trained for two months before the Maha Kumbh 2025 began. We have set many examples which will inspire the generations to come," he said. 

He further added that the security arrangements will stay in place for a few more days till the administration dismantle all the apparatus. "Personally, it is a matter of pride and an unforgettable experience," Kumar rejoiced.

Delhi Assembly Speaker Vijender Gupta on Wednesday thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath for making such good arrangements for the Maha Kumbh.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah extended his wishes to the citizens on Mahashivratri in a post on X. He tweeted, "Har Har Mahadev! Heartiest greetings to all countrymen on the holy festival of Mahashivratri. This festival of union of Shiva and Shakti is a great festival of spirituality, introspection and faith. I pray to Devadhidev Mahadev for the welfare of all."

On the occasion of Mahashivratri, Uttarakhand CM  Pushkar Singh Dhami performs puja at Vankhandi Mahadev Temple in Chakarpur, Khatima.

President Droupadi Murmu on Wednesday extended wishes on the occasion of Mahashivratri and wished that the country would continue to move forward on the path of progress.

"I extend my heartfelt greetings to all my countrymen on the auspicious occasion of Mahashivratri. I pray that the blessings of the Supreme God Mahadev remain on all of us and that our country continues to move ahead on the path of progress," Murmu said in a post on X.

Devotees continue to gather in large numbers at Triveni Sangam in Prayagraj to participate in the final day of the Maha Kumbh. The Mela will wrap up today.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday extended wishes to all on the occasion of Maha Shivaratri.

Taking to X, formerly known as Twitter, the PM said, "I wish all my countrymen a very happy Mahashivratri, a festival dedicated to Lord Shiva. May this divine occasion bring happiness, prosperity and good health to all of you, and also strengthen the resolve for a developed India. Har Har Mahadev!"

On the occasion of Maha Shivratri, Madhya Pradesh CM Mohan Yadav performed puja of Lord Shiva at Mahakaleshwar Jyotirlinga temple. Watch here:

Devotees in large numbers gathered at the Har Ki Pauri ghat in Haridwar on Wednesday on the occasion of Maha Shivratri to take a holy dip in the River Ganga. 

On the sacred occasion of Maha Shivratri, helicopters showered flower petals over thousands of devotees as they took part in last 'snan' at Triveni Sangam in Prayagraj.

The newly elected Delhi CM Rekha Gupta offered prayers at Gauri Shankar Temple on Wednesday on the occasion of Maha Shivratri.  

“I want to extend my best wishes to the people of the country on the occasion of #MahaShivratri. I pray that the blessings of Bhole Nath stay with us and that Delhi and the country progresses," she said. 

According to Hindu mythology, Mahashivratri marks the union of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati. This year, this divine union falls on February 26, Wednesday.

Maha Shivaratri symbolises the triumph of light over darkness and ignorance. It is believed that on this night, Lord Shiva defeated Tripurasura, the demon representing ignorance and ego.

After taking a holy dip at Triveni Sangam, a devotee at the Maha Kumbh expressed her gratitude saying, "I cannot express my sentiments in words... We came here with a lot of excitement... We came here because it is the last day of the MahaKumbh2025. We are fortunate to have the blessings of Maa Ganga..."

Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath monitors security arrangements at the Maha Kumbh from the control room at Gorakhnath Temple, as devotees take a holy dip on Maha Shivratri, ANI reported. 

As Maha Kumbh ends today on Maha Shivratri, check for a favourable time to take a holy dip or Shahi Snan:

Brahma Muhurta: 5:09 am to 6:59 am

Twilight Time: 6:16 pm to 6:42 pm

Nishita Muhurta: 12:09 am to 12:59 am (midnight)