Start of Mahakumbh, CM Yogi said - 'Welcome all the devotees who have come for holy bath'

Mahakumbh 2025: On the auspicious occasion of Paush Purnima in Prayagraj today, Mahakumbh 2025 started with the 'Shahi Snan'. This Mahakumbh will now run till 26 February. During this, all kinds of arrangements have been made here for the devotees. RAF, Police and CRPF teams are present on the spot to ensure the safety of the devotees. At the same time, CM Yogi Adityanath has reacted on the start of Mahakumbh.

Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath said that may Maa Ganga fulfill all your wishes. Auspicious wishes for the inauguration and first bath of Mahakumbh Prayagraj.

Maa Ganga fulfills all your wishes- CM Yogi

CM Yogi said, 'Congratulations on Paush Purnima. The world's largest spiritual and cultural gathering 'Mahakumbh' is starting from today in Teerthraj Prayagraj. To experience unity in diversity, all the revered saints, Kalpvasis, devotees who have come for meditation and holy bath at the confluence of faith and modernity are heartily welcome.'

The Chief Minister further wrote in his social media post, 'May Maa Ganga fulfill all your wishes. Auspicious wishes for the commencement of Maha Kumbh Prayagraj and the first bath. Sanatan pride-Mahakumbh festival.' At the same time, Deputy CM Keshav Prasad Maurya has also responded by posting through social media.

Deputy CM welcomed the devotees

He wrote, 'Hearty congratulations and best wishes to all the people of the country and the state on the holy festival of Paush Purnima, the festival of bathing in the holy confluence and offering arghya to the Sun God. All the revered saints, Kalpvasis and devotees who have come for bathing, penance and meditation in the Maha Kumbh city of Teerthraj Prayagraj are welcome and greeted. May Mother Ganga, Yamuna and Saraswati bless all the countrymen.'

Summary

While after the holy bath, a devotee Pawan Kumar said, "I have come from Ayodhya. This is the pilgrimage Raj Prayag. This place is very holy, there is no such place anywhere in the whole universe. It is also considered the king of pilgrimages." People are excited when the royal bath starts. It is being told that even on Sunday, a day before the royal bath, about 50 lakh devotees took a holy dip at the Sangam shore.

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