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JP Nadda worshiped at Bade Hanuman Temple – Photo: ANI
Maha Kumbh Mela 2025 Live Updates: So far more than 60 crore devotees have taken a holy dip in the Maha Kumbh. Even today people are taking a dip in the Sangam with enthusiasm. Also, a new record has been created, under which so far 3.32 lakh passengers have reached Prayagraj by air travel.
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05:59 PM, 22-Feb-2025
JP Nadda and CM Yogi reached Bade Hanuman Temple
Union Minister and BJP National President JP Nadda reached Bade Hanuman Temple with family in Prayagraj. Here Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath also offered prayers at Bade Hanuman Temple.
05:07 PM, 22-Feb-2025
JP Nadda offered prayers after bathing
Union Minister and BJP National President JP Nadda offered prayers after taking holy bath at Triveni Sangam in Prayagraj. During this, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath was also present.
04:15 PM, 22-Feb-2025
JP Nadda took a dip in Sangam with family
Union Minister and BJP National President JP Nadda took a dip in Sangam with family today. Meanwhile, UP CM Yogi Adityanath also took a holy dip in Triveni Sangam in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh. JP Nadda was accompanied by CM Yogi Adityanath, Deputy CM Brajesh Pathak, BJP State President Bhupendra Chaudhary, Cabinet Minister Swatantradev Singh, Mayor Ganesh Kesarwani, Santosh Das Satua Baba etc.
03:40 PM, 22-Feb-2025
JP Nadda reached Sangam with family
BJP National President JP Nadda has reached Maha Kumbh today. Nadda has reached here with his family. State Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath is also with him.
Tamil Nadu Governor RN Ravi – Photo : UP Government
Tamil Nadu Governor took holy bath
Tamil Nadu Governor RN Ravi on Saturday took part in this great festival by taking a dip in the holy confluence in Maha Kumbh 2025. He said that this divine and grand Maha Kumbh is a living expression of Sanatan culture, which reflects the integrity, spirituality and cultural pride of India. So far, more than 60 crore devotees have taken a dip of faith in this historic festival, which strengthens the resolve of ‘Ek Bharat, Shreshtha Bharat’.
01:02 PM, 22-Feb-2025
The number of devotees bathing in Maha Kumbh crosses 60 crores
In Prayagraj Maha Kumbh, till 12 noon on Saturday i.e. 22 February, 71.18 lakh people have taken bath in a day. During the entire Maha Kumbh, more than 59.31 crore people have taken bath so far. If we add today’s figures, then this figure has crossed 60 crores.
12:33 PM, 22-Feb-2025
Crowd increased further in the last phase
The crowd in trains has increased further in the last phase of Maha Kumbh. There was a scramble for seats in trains going to Prayagraj at Moradabad railway station. On Friday, all trains including Nauchandi, Link, Sangam Express were jam packed. No seat was left vacant even in special trains. In such a situation, the Railways can run more special trains for Prayagraj till February 26.
12:13 PM, 22-Feb-2025
Tamannaah Bhatia reached Maha Kumbh – Photo: Prime Look
Actress Tamannaah Bhatia reached Mahakumbh
Bollywood actress Tamannaah Bhatia reached Mahakumbh on Saturday. During this time she will launch the teaser of her film Odela 2. Other people from the team were also present with her.
11:39 AM, 22-Feb-2025
New record made in Mahakumbh, so far 3.32 lakh passengers have traveled by air
During Mahakumbh, the huge number of devotees has not been limited only to railway stations and roads, but a large number of passengers are also traveling from Prayagraj Airport. So far 3.32 lakh passengers have made a new record of air travel in Mahakumbh.
10:18 AM, 22-Feb-2025
So far more than 59.31 crore people have taken bath
In Prayagraj Mahakumbh, till 10 am on Saturday i.e. 22 February, 51.61 lakh people have taken bath in a day. So far more than 59.31 crore people have taken bath. Today this figure has reached close to 60 crores, it will also cross it.
09:33 AM, 22-Feb-2025
DGP gave these instructions regarding Mahashivratri
DGP Prashant Kumar said that such points have been identified on the seven major routes coming towards the district where there is a jam or the speed of vehicles slows down due to high traffic pressure. Seven senior police officers have been deployed at these points. These officers will handle the traffic system of their respective routes and coordinate with the higher officials to make the movement of devotees in the district smooth. He said that a detailed discussion has also been held with the officers of Mela and Prayagraj Commissionerate Police on Friday regarding traffic management.
09:12 AM, 22-Feb-2025
Change in traffic strategy for Shivratri
The police administration has geared up to ensure the safe completion of the festival of Mahashivratri. The strategy has been changed to ensure smooth traffic in the district during the festival. Seven senior police officers have been deployed on these routes to take charge of traffic management on the seven major routes leading to the district.
08:31 AM, 22-Feb-2025
Devotees throng due to weekend
Devotees are thronging on Saturday due to weekend in Mahakumbh 2025. There is a huge crowd on the way from Prayagraj railway station to Sangam. Devotees are going for Sangam bath with enthusiasm.
07:20 AM, 22-Feb-2025
No rooms in most hotels of the city till February 27
The last bath of Maha Kumbh is on February 26, but most of the hotels in the city are already booked till February 27. Almost the same situation is with the tent city built in Arail. On an average, more than one crore devotees are reaching Prayagraj every day. In such a situation, hotels, homestays and luxury cottages built in the fair area of Prayag Raj are pre-booked till February 26. IRCTC Regional Manager Ajit Sinha said that the booking in the tent city of Arail is full till 28th. President of Prayagraj Hotels and Restaurant Welfare Association Harjinder Singh says that more pilgrims than expected have reached Prayagraj in Maha Kumbh. Most of the hotels are full till Mahashivratri. Hotel businessman Yogesh Goyal says that due to some restrictions, people are facing difficulty in reaching the hotel, but there is no lack in their enthusiasm.
07:06 AM, 22-Feb-2025
Arrangements for Kumbh Yatra at New Delhi Railway Station
Indian Railways has created a holding area for passengers at New Delhi Railway Station to handle the rush of passengers going to Prayagraj for Maha Kumbh.
06:42 AM, 22-Feb-2025
More crowd expected in five days, arrangements like Maghi
In view of the possibility of crowd in the last five days of Maha Kumbh, the Chief Secretary and DGP inspected the preparations at Sangam on Friday. Officers said – There will be arrangements like Vasant Panchami and Maghi Purnima on Mahashivratri as well. In view of the pressure of vehicles, the government has deployed seven senior officers. Only five days are left for the conclusion of Maha Kumbh. The weekly holiday in these is Saturday and Sunday. Mahashivratri bathing festival is on Wednesday. Before the arrival of CM on 22nd, Chief Secretary Manoj Kumar Singh, DGP Prashant Kumar inspected the fair area on Friday. Said, keeping in mind that people should not face inconvenience, instructions have also been given to make some changes in the system. Instructions have been given to change the traffic system on the main routes coming towards Prayagraj along with the fair area. Additional officers have been deployed in the border areas of the district.
06:19 AM, 22-Feb-2025
Mahakumbh Live: JP Nadda took a dip in Sangam with CM Yogi, worshiped at Bade Hanuman Mandir with family
Today is the 41st day of Maha Kumbh. The faith of the devotees is such that for the seventh consecutive day more than one crore people took a dip in the holy Sangam. Even today people are taking a dip in Sangam with enthusiasm. The number of devotees taking a dip in Sangam crossed 59 crores yesterday. Today this number can reach 60 crores.
