Watch | PM Modi Takes Holy Dip at Sangam During Maha Kumbh

Upon arrival in Prayagraj, PM Modi, accompanied by Uttar Pradesh (UP) Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, proceeded to Arail VIP Ghat to take a boat ride to the Sangam, the confluence of the holy Ganga, Yamuna, and the mythical Saraswati rivers.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi took a holy dip at Sangam on Wednesday after he arrived in Prayagraj as part of his visit to the Maha Kumbh.

Upon arrival in Prayagraj, PM Modi, accompanied by Uttar Pradesh (UP) Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, proceeded to Arail VIP Ghat to take a boat ride to the Sangam, the confluence of the holy Ganga, Yamuna, and the mythical Saraswati rivers.

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Before the Prime Minister and UP CM Yogi boarded the boat, he waved to the crowd gathered at Arail VIP Ghat in acknowledgement of the enthusiastic supporters who had gathered to witness the occasion.
 

The boat ride, starting at 10:50 a.m., was part of the Prime Minister's brief but significant visit to the Maha Kumbh, a spiritual gathering of millions of devotees.

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Later, the Prime Minister took a holy dip at the Sangam during the Ashtami Tithi of the Magh month, marking a special occasion in the sacred calendar.
 

He offered prayers to the Ganga on the banks of Sangam, after the bath.

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The visit by the Prime Minister indicates how significant the Kumbh Mela is, as the event attracts millions of pilgrims from all over the nation.
 

PM Modi will return to Arail Ghat by boat at around 11:50 a.m. before leaving for Prayagraj Airport at 12:30 p.m. This visit by the Prime Minister highlights the spiritual importance of the Maha Kumbh reaffirming the government's commitment to the cultural heritage of India.

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Earlier, the Prime Minister had inaugurated 167 development projects worth Rs 5,500 crore during his visit to Prayagraj on December 13 while improving the connectivity, amenities and services for the general public.

The people in the area are very happy as the Prime Minister arrived in their part of the state and took a holy dip into the Sangam.

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Sanatan Dharam has gained a new identity through the efforts of PM Modi, believe devotees at Maha Kumbh

They argue that people used to be lesser in their knowledge but are now larger in their faith and understanding.

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They pointed out that the Prime Minister has special reverence for Sanatan Dharam, and when the country's top leader visits Prayagraj Maha Kumbh for the second time, it will be a source of pride not just for the residents of Prayagraj but for the entire Sanatan Dharam community.

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