Maha Kumbh Mela, the largest religious gathering in the world, begins in Prayagraj from January 13. Devotees from across the globe will converge for a holy dip at the Sangam.

Tens of thousands gathered to take a dip in holy waters as the Maha Kumbh Mela kicked off in Prayagraj. About 400 million people are expected to attend the six-week festival. DW has the latest.

The 45-day spiritual Maha Kumbh commenced with the 'Shahi Snan' on the auspicious occasion of Paush Purnima on Monday. The holy city of Prayagraj witnessed a large gathering of devotees at Triveni Sangam.

The Maha Kumbh 2025 has commenced in Prayagraj with a sprawling 10,000-acre setup, marking the start of a 45-day spiritual event. Over 8 million devotees have already participated. Comprehensive arrangements include robust security measures and upgraded infrastructure to accommodate the massive influx of pilgrims during this grand celebration.

Prayagraj, formerly known as Allahabad, is a vibrant city situated in Uttar Pradesh, India, on the banks of the Ganga and Yamuna rivers. This city holds immense significance for people of various communities across India.

The dedicated website for the Kumbh Mela will offer real-time updates on temperature, wind chill, wind speed and direction, humidity, and air quality.

While the Kumbh Mela festival is ordinarly held every three years, rotating between several holy cities on the banks of these rivers, the Maha Kumbh Mela occurs only once every 12 years. Maha means “great”,

The Maha Kumbh Mela has officially started in India, drawing millions of devotees to the holy city of Prayagraj for a 45-day festival of spiritual significance and extraordinary scale. View on euronew

The Maha Kumbh Mela commences in Prayagraj form today, January 13, marking the start of a six-week spiritual journey for millions of devotees. With an anticipated participation of over 400 million people,