Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi took holy dips in sacred river waters in the northern city of Prayagraj on Wednesday as he joined millions of people at the Maha Kumbh Mela, a week after dozens died in a stampede at the event.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday took a holy dip in the Triveni Sangam at the Maha Kumbh. Holding 'rudraksha' beads and chanting mantras, the prime minister offered prayers while standing in the river.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi was among the lakhs of people who took a dip at the Sangam today (February 5) at the Maha Kumbh Mela in UP’s Prayagraj. Dressed in a saffron sweatshirt and black sweatpants,

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After his ritual bath, Modi expressed his gratitude, saying, "The 'snan', or the 'holy dip', at the 'sangam' is a moment of divine connection. May Maa Ganga bless all with peace, wisdom, good health, and harmony."

PM Narendra Modi is set to take a holy dip in Prayagraj’s Triveni Sangam today during the ongoing Maha Kumbh mela. It is the sacred confluence point where the three sacred rivers: Ganga, Yamuna and mythical Saraswati meet.

Samyuktha Menon participated in Maha Kumbh 2025, taking a holy dip at Triveni Sangam and sharing her experience of embracing Indian culture.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit the Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj on Wednesday and at around 11 am, he will take a holy dip at the Sangam.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Prayagraj for the Maha Kumbh Mela, taking a sacred dip at the Sangam and inaugurating infrastructure projects worth INR 5,500 crore. The event saw participation from international leaders and celebrities and had a massive turnout of over 12.

Security personnel stood in the water nearby while thousands of people crowded the banks to watch the Indian prime minister perform the rituals.