Mahakumbh Mela 2025 Day 4 Live: Lakhs Take Holy Dip in Sangam Amid Biting Cold, 6 Crore Pilgrims So Far

Mahakumbh Mela 2025 Day 4 Live: The Mahakumbh Mela in Uttar Pradesh's Prayagraj entered its third day on Wednesday, with lakhs of devotees braving biting cold to take the holy dip at the Triveni Sangam, the confluence of the holy rivers Ganga, Yamuna and Saraswati.

Chants of ‘Har Har Mahadev’, ‘Jai Shri Ram’ and ‘Jai Ganga Maiyya’ were heard as the devotees took a dip in the bone-chilling water.

The holy city of Prayagraj welcomes saints, seers, pilgrims, devotees and citizens from different walks of life. The excitement was clearly visible in the Sangam area as the pilgrims and devotees --- mostly in groups --- walked towards river Ganga and took a holy dip chanting 'Jai Ganga Maiyya'.

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“It was for the first time that I took a dip in Sangam. After taking the dip, I really felt refreshed,” said Nibar Chaudhary, a resident of Uttar Pradesh’s Basti district.

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has said that the Maha Kumbh to be held from January 13 to February 26 will elevate India's ancient cultural and religious traditions to global prominence.

Here’s what you need to know about the arrangements

• CM Yogi Adityanath's Statement: Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath emphasised the importance of Maha Kumbh 2025, describing it as a rare chance for people worldwide to experience the cultural and spiritual richness of Uttar Pradesh and India.

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• Grand yagya by Namami Gange: The Namami Gange team organised a large-scale 'yagya' at the Sangam on Sunday, the eve of Maha Kumbh. Over 200 Ganga Sevadoots and thousands of others participated, pledging to preserve the Ganga's purity and flow. The event also recognized India's youth for contributing to the Ganga Swachhata Abhiyan.

• Safety measures: NDRF teams and Uttar Pradesh Police’s water police units have been stationed to ensure the safety of devotees as the 'Shahi Snan' commenced on Paush Purnima, marking the start of Maha Kumbh 2025.

• Traffic arrangements: Traffic police have devised extensive plans to manage vehicular flow and ensure the safety of devotees attending the Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj, which began today.

• QR code installation: Over 50,000 QR codes are being set up on electricity poles across the 25 sectors of the Maha Kumbh area. These will help pilgrims identify their locations and lodge complaints about electricity-related issues.

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