More than 10 million devout Hindus seeking absolution from their sins took a dip in holy waters in northern India during a span of four hours on Wednesday, authorities said, as they braced for millions more to swarm the site of the Kumbh Mela.

PAC, paramilitary forces, ATS, STF, and NSG commandos have been deployed as part of the comprehensive security measures to ensure smooth departure of the devotees after the Maghi Purnima snan.

Thousands of devotees gather at Har Ki Pauri in Haridwar to take a holy dip in the Ganges River, seeking blessings and purification.

On the auspicious occasion of Magh Purnima, crores of pilgrims including saints and Kalpvasis took the sacred dip at Triveni Sangam and other various designated ghats. They hailed the exemplary arrang

Former India cricketer Anil Kumble took a holy dip in the Sangam on Wednesday with his wife, Chethana, shared pictures on social media. Couple can be seen taking a dip in the holy Sangam and also performing puja rituals at the ghat.

Prayagraj:� Amid elaborate arrangements, over 73 lakh people took a dip at the Sangam till 6 am on Wednesday on the occasion of Maghi Purnima during the Maha Kumbh mela here.The sacred bath began early Wednesday and Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has been monitoring the event from Lucknow.

The man appears in a silhouette after rising from the river. His dreadlocked hair is flicked backwards, sending a stream of water in a clockwise swirl. Others surround him, with some holding the saffron flag of Hinduism,

Former Indian cricketer and coach Anil Kumble participated in the Maha Kumbh 2025 by taking a holy dip at Triveni Sangam in Prayagraj on the auspicious occasion of Magh Purnima. Embracing the spiritual fervor of the grand religious gathering, Kumble shared pictures of his sacred bath on social media.

Arunachal Pradesh Governor Lt. General KT Parnaik (Retd.) and First Lady Anagha Parnaik visited Prayagraj as part of a four-day trip to Uttar Pradesh, engaging in key religious and cultural activities.