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Preparations Underway For Mahakumbh, Mega-Gathering Set To Welcome 40 Crore Devotees — IN PICS

The world's largest religious gathering, which is immensely significant in Hinduism, will begin on January 13 and conclude on February 26, 2025.

The world's largest religious gathering, which is immensely significant in Hinduism, will begin on January 13 and conclude on February 26, 2025.

Sadhus take part in a procession towards Sangam ahead of the Mahakumbh, in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh.

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Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath with Juna Akhara's Mahant Hari Giri ahead of the Mahakumbh, at Sangam in Prayagraj, Thursday, Jan. 9, 2025. (Image Source: PTI)
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath with Juna Akhara's Mahant Hari Giri ahead of the Mahakumbh, at Sangam in Prayagraj, Thursday, Jan. 9, 2025. (Image Source: PTI)
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A view of tents installed for Mahakumbh 2025, at Sangam in Prayagraj, Thursday, Jan. 9, 2025. (Image Source: PTI)
A view of tents installed for Mahakumbh 2025, at Sangam in Prayagraj, Thursday, Jan. 9, 2025. (Image Source: PTI)
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Devotees arrive to take a holy dip in the River Ganga on the first day of the New Year 2025 ahead of Mahakumbh Mela, at Sangam in Prayagraj, Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2025. (Image Source: PTI)
Devotees arrive to take a holy dip in the River Ganga on the first day of the New Year 2025 ahead of Mahakumbh Mela, at Sangam in Prayagraj, Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2025. (Image Source: PTI)
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Sadhus of Shambhu Panchayti Atal Akhara sit for a meal during a 'Peshwai', or royal entry procession, ahead of the Mahakumbh, in Prayagraj, Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2025. (Image Source: PTI)
Sadhus of Shambhu Panchayti Atal Akhara sit for a meal during a 'Peshwai', or royal entry procession, ahead of the Mahakumbh, in Prayagraj, Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2025. (Image Source: PTI)
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Sadhus of the Shree Mahanirvani Akhada perform in the 'Chavni Pravesh' ahead of the Mahakumbh, at Sangam in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh. (Image Source: PTI)
Sadhus of the Shree Mahanirvani Akhada perform in the 'Chavni Pravesh' ahead of the Mahakumbh, at Sangam in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh. (Image Source: PTI)
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Devotees look on as 'Sadhus' of Taponidhi Shree Anand Akhada Panchayti' take part in the 'Chavni Pravesh' or the royal entry procession for Mahakumbh, near Sangam in Prayagraj, Monday, Jan. 6, 2025. (Image Source: PTI)
Devotees look on as 'Sadhus' of Taponidhi Shree Anand Akhada Panchayti' take part in the 'Chavni Pravesh' or the royal entry procession for Mahakumbh, near Sangam in Prayagraj, Monday, Jan. 6, 2025. (Image Source: PTI)
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Naga Sadhus of Shri Shambhu Panchayati Atal Akahara take part in the 'Peshwai', or royal entry procession, ahead of Mahakumbh, in Prayagraj, Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2025. (Image Source: PTI)
Naga Sadhus of Shri Shambhu Panchayati Atal Akahara take part in the 'Peshwai', or royal entry procession, ahead of Mahakumbh, in Prayagraj, Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2025. (Image Source: PTI)
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Sadhus take part in a procession towards Sangam ahead of the Mahakumbh, in Prayagraj, Thursday, Jan. 9, 2025. (Image Source: PTI)
Sadhus take part in a procession towards Sangam ahead of the Mahakumbh, in Prayagraj, Thursday, Jan. 9, 2025. (Image Source: PTI)
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Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath offers prayers during inspection of preparations ahead of Mahakumbh 2025, in Prayagraj, Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2024. (Image Source: PTI)
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath offers prayers during inspection of preparations ahead of Mahakumbh 2025, in Prayagraj, Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2024. (Image Source: PTI)

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