Imphal: Manipur Chief Minister N. Biren Singh, who arrived at Prayagraj in Uttar Pradesh on Wednesday, will take the holy dip on Thursday at Triveni Sangam on the auspicious occasion of Maha Kumbh Mela.
Taking to social media platform X, CM N Biren Singh wrote, “Blessed to be in Prayagraj for the auspicious Maha Kumbh Mela, a divine gathering that comes once in 144 years.”
Blessed to be in Prayagraj for the auspicious Maha Kumbh Mela, a divine gathering that comes once in 144 years.
Tomorrow, at the holy Triveni Sangam, along with my esteemed cabinet colleagues and Hon’ble MLAs, I will be taking the sacred dip and pray for peace, harmony, and… pic.twitter.com/BuMAc4kUbY
— N. Biren Singh (@NBirenSingh) February 5, 2025
“Tomorrow, at the holy Triveni Sangam, along with my esteemed cabinet colleagues and Hon’ble MLAs, I will be taking the sacred dip and pray for peace, harmony, and prosperity for the people of Manipur and the entire nation. May this holy occasion bring blessings to all,” Singh said.
He urged everyone to join him in the prayers and seek the divine grace for a brighter, united future.
The Maha Kumbh 2025, which commenced on January 13, will continue until February 26.
The sacred Triveni Sangam is witnessing an unceasing wave of devotion as Mahakumbh progresses with an overwhelming influx of pilgrims and saints.
On Wednesday, over 3.748 million devotees took a holy dip in the confluence of the Ganga, Yamuna, and the mystical Saraswati, increasing the deep spiritual fervor surrounding the grand religious congregation.
According to Uttar Pradesh government data, the total number of bathers since the commencement of Mahakumbh has exceeded 382 million as of February 4, underscoring the event’s unparalleled spiritual and cultural significance.
With weeks still remaining in the Mahakumbh, the numbers are expected to soar even higher.
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Prominent personalities from various fields have also taken the holy dip at the Sangam, including Union Home Minister Amit Shah, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath along with his Cabinet, producer Vinod Bhanushali, among others. Lead singer of British band Coldplay, Christ Martin, along with his girlfriend and actress Dakota Johnson, also took a holy dip at the Triveni Sangam on Saturday.
Bhutan King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck, who was accompanied by UP Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, also took a holy dip on Tuesday.