Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit the ongoing Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj on February 5, where he is scheduled to take a holy dip at the Triveni Sangam and offer prayers to Maa Ganga at around 11 AM, according to an official release.

The Maha Kumbh Mela 2025, which commenced on Paush Purnima (January 13), is recognized as the world’s largest spiritual and cultural gathering, drawing millions of devotees from around the globe. The grand event will continue until Mahashivratri on February 26.

In his consistent effort to promote India’s cultural and spiritual heritage, Prime Minister Modi has spearheaded several initiatives aimed at improving infrastructure and facilities at major pilgrimage sites. During a previous visit to Prayagraj on December 13, 2024, he inaugurated 167 development projects worth Rs 5,500 crore to bolster connectivity and public amenities.

Meanwhile, King Jigme Khesar Namgyal Wangchuk of Bhutan also visited the Maha Kumbh 2025 on Tuesday, participating in spiritual activities alongside Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath. The King explored the ‘Digital Mahakumbh Experience Centre’ and visited significant sites such as the Lete Hanuman Mandir and the sacred Akshayvat tree.

In a post on X, CM Yogi Adityanath highlighted the visit, saying, “His Majesty the King of Bhutan Jigme Khesar Namgyal Wangchuk Ji observed the divine, grand, and digital form of Mahakumbh during his visit to Prayagraj.”

To ensure a safe and smooth experience for devotees, an elaborate security arrangement has been implemented across the fairgrounds, involving personnel from civil police, PAC, STF, ATS, NSG, and paramilitary forces. Key locations, including pontoon bridges, Akhara routes, and bathing ghats, have been fortified to manage the flow of pilgrims.

According to officials, more than 375 million devotees have already taken a holy dip at the Sangam during this year’s Maha Kumbh, as the sea of pilgrims continues to flock to the sacred site.

(Inputs from ANI)