‘Moment of divine connection’: PM Modi after Snan at Sangam

PRAYAGRAJ (Uttar Pradesh): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday took ‘Snan’ at Triveni Sangam — the confluence of three rivers, Ganga, Yamuna, and Saraswati — and termed it a moment of ‘divine’ connection.

In a post on X, the Prime Minister said he was filled with a spirit of devotion after taking a dip in the Sangam. “Blessed to be at the Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj. The Snan at the Sangam is a moment of divine connection, and like the crores of others who have taken part in it, I was also filled with a spirit of devotion”, PM Modi said on X. “May Maa Ganga bless all with peace, wisdom, good health and harmony,” he added.

#WATCH | Prime Minister Narendra Modi takes a holy dip at Triveni Sangam in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday offered puja at Triveni Sangam. After reaching Prayagraj, the Prime Minister took a boat tour on the Yamuna River with Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath.

Maha Kumbh 2025, which commenced on Paush Purnima (January 13, 2025), is the world’s largest spiritual and cultural gathering, attracting devotees from across the globe. The Maha Kumbh will continue until Mahashivratri on February 26.

#WATCH | Prime Minister Narendra Modi offers prayers at Triveni Sangam in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh.

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In line with his commitment to promote and preserve India’s spiritual and cultural heritage, the PM has consistently taken proactive steps to enhance infrastructure and facilities at pilgrimage sites. During his visit to Prayagraj on December 13, 2024, the prime minister inaugurated 167 development projects worth Rs 5,500 crore, improving connectivity, amenities and services for the general public.

Meanwhile, by 8 am on Wednesday, over 3.748 million devotees had taken a holy dip in the confluence of the Ganga, Yamuna, and the mystical Saraswati, increasing the deep spiritual fervour surrounding the grand religious congregation. This includes more than 10 lakh Kalpvasis and 2.748 million pilgrims who arrived in the early hours to seek divine blessings.

According to Uttar Pradesh government data, the total number of bathers since the commencement of Maha Kumbh has exceeded 382 million as of February 4, underlining the event’s unparalleled spiritual and cultural significance. (ANI)