:2025 Prayag Maha Kumbh Mela

The budget for the event was about {{INRconvert|63.82|b}} and it is estimated that the event will generate a revenue of more than {{INRconvert|2|t}}.{{Cite web |title=Rs 2,000,000,000,000: The Revenue Maha Kumbh Is Likely To Generate For UP |url=https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/maha-kumbh-mela-2025-rs-2-00-00-00-00-000-the-amount-prayagraj-event-is-likely-to-generate-for-up-7461507 |access-date=22 January 2025 |website=NDTV |language=en |archive-date=22 January 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250122083252/https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/maha-kumbh-mela-2025-rs-2-00-00-00-00-000-the-amount-prayagraj-event-is-likely-to-generate-for-up-7461507 |url-status=live }}{{Cite news |title=Rs 2 lakh crore revenue, GDP boost: The 'Maha' impact of Maha Kumbh 2025 |url=https://www.moneycontrol.com/news/india/rs-2-lakh-crore-revenue-gdp-boost-the-maha-economic-impact-of-maha-kumbh-2025-12909243.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250121070451/https://www.moneycontrol.com/news/india/rs-2-lakh-crore-revenue-gdp-boost-the-maha-economic-impact-of-maha-kumbh-2025-12909243.html |date=13 January 2025 |archive-date=21 January 2025 |access-date=22 January 2025 |work=Moneycontrol.com |language=en |url-status=live }}

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The Government of Uttar Pradesh have set up a temporary city covering {{convert|4000|ha|km2}} to accommodate the pilgrims attending the event. To expand the available land, four dredging machines were used to reclaim {{convert|26|ha|km2|adj=pre|additional}}, significantly increasing the capacity to three times more than in 2019 Prayag Ardh Kumbh Mela. Prayagraj is also embracing smart city technologies to enhance urban living. The total length of the ghats is {{convert|12|km|mi|abbr=on}}, and the surrounding area has been divided into 25 sectors. About 150,000 tents were established to provide accommodation. Nearly 83 projects were completed at a cost of {{INRconvert|14.28|b}} for the event.{{cite news |date=15 November 2024 |title=47 of 83 Maha Kumbh projects completed |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/allahabad/ahead-of-2025-maha-kumbh-47-of-83-key-projects-completed-in-prayagraj/articleshow/115311289.cms |access-date=19 November 2024 |newspaper=The Times of India |archive-date=15 November 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241115013546/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/allahabad/ahead-of-2025-maha-kumbh-47-of-83-key-projects-completed-in-prayagraj/articleshow/115311289.cms |url-status=live }}

Parking facilities cover an area of {{convert|1850|ha|km2}}. The total road length within the area was increased over {{convert|450|km|mi|abbr=on}} to improve accessibility.

Indian Railways has announced an increase in the number of coaches in key trains, such as the Prayagraj Express and Lucknow Mail, to accommodate the expected influx of pilgrims during the Mahakumbh 2025.{{cite web |last1=Sharma |first1=Deepak |title=Mahakumbh 2025: Spiritual Festival and Indian Railway Updates |url=https://theinfomedias.com/mahakumbh-2025-indian-railway-updates/ |date=2 January 2025 |website=the info medias}} Indian Railways operated special trains to various railway stations in the area. About 360 trains including 190 special trains, 110 regular trains and 60 MEMU trains to cater to the pilgrims on the day of Mauni Amavasya on 29 January 2025.{{cite web |title=Indian Railways operated all-time high trains from Prayagraj Railway Station| url=https://hindudayashankar.com/education/indian-railways-is-operating-an-all-time-high-of-360-trains-from-prayagraj-station-including-190-special-trains-110-regular-trains-and-50-60-memu-trains-to-cater-to-the-demand-for-mauni-a/|website= hindudayashankar.com|date=28 January 2025}}{{cite web|title= Maha Kumbh: Railways Running 360 Trains In Prayagraj On 'Mauni Amavasya'|url= https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/maha-kumbh-railways-running-360-trains-in-prayagraj-on-mauni-amavasya-7581842|website= www.ndtv.com|date= 28 January 2025|access-date= 28 January 2025|archive-date= 29 January 2025|archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20250129061758/https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/maha-kumbh-railways-running-360-trains-in-prayagraj-on-mauni-amavasya-7581842|url-status= live}}

Prayagraj Airport (IATA Code:IXD) is another way to reach out to 2025 Prayag Maha Kumbh Mela from other parts of India with daily flights from all major cities including Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Bangalore, etc. {{cite web |title=Airport Authority of India| url=https://www.aai.aero/en/airports/flights-schedule/prayagraj|website= www.aai.aero|date=19 February 2025}}

The Prayagraj Mela Committee set up 150,000 toilets and urinals in the Maha Kumbh area, and a monitoring system was launched to track sanitation levels in toilets. About 10,000 sanitation workers were engaged for cleaning activity.{{cite news |date=11 January 2025 |title=10,000 sanitation workers to make Kumbh clean & green |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/10000-sanitation-workers-to-make-kumbh-clean-green/articleshow/117134518.cms |access-date=13 January 2025 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257 |archive-date=13 January 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250113190358/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/10000-sanitation-workers-to-make-kumbh-clean-green/articleshow/117134518.cms |url-status=live }} One cleaner was allocated for every ten toilets with a supervisor monitoring a batch of ten such personnel.{{cite news |title=Maha Kumbh 2025: Advanced sanitation standards set to ensure clean and safe experience for devotees and tourists in Prayagraj |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/allahabad/maha-kumbh-2025-advanced-sanitation-standards-set-to-ensure-clean-and-safe-experience-for-devotees-and-tourists-in-prayagraj/articleshow/115414356.cms |access-date=18 November 2024 |newspaper=The Times of India |date=18 November 2024 |archive-date=18 November 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241118165608/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/allahabad/maha-kumbh-2025-advanced-sanitation-standards-set-to-ensure-clean-and-safe-experience-for-devotees-and-tourists-in-prayagraj/articleshow/115414356.cms |url-status=live }} The Uttar Pradesh State Government deputed 500 dedicated Ganga Praharis for cleaning the river during Maha Kumbh.{{cite news |date=17 November 2024 |title=Mahakumbh 2025: Prayagraj gears up with 500 Ganga Praharis to maintain river sanctity |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/allahabad/mahakumbh-2025-prayagraj-gears-up-with-500-ganga-praharis-to-maintain-river-sanctity/articleshow/115381190.cms |access-date=19 November 2024 |newspaper=The Times of India }} During the Mahakumbh, the CPCB released a report stating that the water quality at the Maha Kumbh was found unfit for dips.{{Cite news |last=Doshi |first=Gautam Nirmal |date=2025-02-22 |title=Water quality at Maha Kumbh found unfit for dips on many days: Graphics |url=https://www.thehindu.com/data/water-quality-at-maha-kumbh-found-unfit-for-dips-on-many-days-graphics/article69247749.ece |access-date=2025-03-01 |work=The Hindu |language=en-IN |issn=0971-751X}} However, after the conclusion of the Maha Kumbh, the CPCB published a new report stating that the water was fit for bathing, and that water quality varied significantly at different spots. The earlier report, it noted, did not accurately represent the overall water quality across the entire river stretch.{{Cite news |date=2025-03-09 |title=Maha Kumbh water fit for bathing, says new CPCB report, cites 'variability in data' |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/maha-kumbh-water-fit-for-bathing-says-new-cpcb-report-cites-variability-in-data/articleshow/118817467.cms |access-date=2025-04-21 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}{{Cite news |date=Mar 8, 2025 |title=Now, CPCB tells green tribunal Maha Kumbh water fit for bathing |url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/now-cpcb-tells-green-tribunal-maha-kumbh-water-fit-for-bathing/article69304495.ece |url-status=live |work=The Hindu}}

About 40,000 police officers from the Uttar Pradesh Police and surveillance systems were deployed for the event. Additionally, forces from the Uttar Pradesh Provincial Armed Constabulary (UP-PAC), National Disaster Response Force, and Central Armed Police Forces assisted in maintaining security.{{citation needed|date=January 2025}} A network of around 2,300 cameras provided round-the-clock monitoring, enhancing surveillance across the Mela area. Underwater drones capable of diving up to {{cvt|100|m|ft}} were used in recovery operations.{{Cite news |title=From Underwater To Air: Drones To Watch Over Pilgrims At Maha Kumbh 2025 |url=https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/drones-to-secure-maha-kumbh-2025-from-100-metre-underwater-to-120-metre-in-air-7355155 |date=29 December 2024 |access-date=13 February 2025 |work=NDTV |language=en}} Maharashtra Police sent two teams to study the security arrangements and traffic management in the area during the Mahakumbh Mela, so they can use the same strategy with the Kumbh Mela in Nashik in 2027.{{cite news |title=Maharashtra teams to visit Prayagraj, Study Mahakumbh for Nashik Kumbh Preparations|url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/nation/maharashtra-teams-to-visit-prayagraj-study-mahakumbh-for-nashik-kumbh-preparations-1855028|newspaper=Deccan Chronicle |date=18 January 2025 |first1=Sonu |last1=Shrivastava }}

The state government allocated {{INRconvert|1.31|b}} for the fire department. The Uttar Pradesh Fire and Emergency Services Department deployed 351 firefighting vehicles and 2000+ personnel across 50+ fire stations and 20 fire posts.{{cite news |date=17 November 2024 |title=Maha Kumbh 2025 to have 'fire bikes', offroaders as quick response vehicles: VIDEO |url=https://english.mathrubhumi.com/news/india/maha-kumbh-mela-2025-dates-safety-measures-1.10085588 |access-date=18 November 2024 |publisher=English.Mathrubhumi |language=en}}{{cite news |date=16 November 2024 |title=Mahakumbh: Fire safety measures to exceed Kumbh 2019 standards with doubled resources |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/cities/others/mahakumbhfire-safety-measures-to-exceed-kumbh-2019-standards-with-doubled-resources-101731699721835.html |access-date=19 November 2024 |newspaper=Hindustan Times }} It also deployed four articulating water towers to enhance fire fighting capabilities. These towers can extend {{cvt|30|m}} horizontally, and {{cvt|35|m}} vertically, and are designed to handle large fire events. Video recorders and thermal imaging cameras were deployed for real-time monitoring and precise firefighting.

The organising committee set up ten lost and found centres across various sectors to reunite missing individuals with their families. These centres use digital registration to keep track of people, with details on missing individuals displayed at all centres. Regular audio announcements, and messages across social media platforms were used to spread information on lost individuals.{{cite news |title=Maha Kumbh 2025: Getting lost and finding your way back at Prayagraj |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/india/story/maha-kumbh-2025-navigations-map-directions-lost-and-found-how-to-explained-trains-car-bus-2666238-2025-01-17 |date=18 January 2025 |work=India Today |first1=Sushim |last1=Mukul |archive-date=24 January 2025 |access-date=28 January 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250124124355/https://www.indiatoday.in/india/story/maha-kumbh-2025-navigations-map-directions-lost-and-found-how-to-explained-trains-car-bus-2666238-2025-01-17 |url-status=live }} A mobile application was launched which provided information to the pilgrims.{{cite news |date=3 November 2024 |title=Streamlining pilgrimage in Prayagraj: Maha Kumbh Mela 2025 navigation app launched for visitors |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/allahabad/streamlining-pilgrimage-in-prayagraj-introducing-the-maha-kumbh-mela-2025-navigation-app/articleshow/114909207.cms |access-date=19 November 2024 |newspaper=The Times of India }} Artificial intelligence tools and chatbots were used to assist tourists and pilgrims.{{cite news |date=24 October 2024 |title=Maha Kumbh 2025: UP steps up security, adds AI and chatbots for real-time assistance to travellers |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/travel/travel-news/maha-kumbh-2025-up-steps-up-security-adds-ai-and-chatbots-for-real-time-assistance-to-travellers/articleshow/114547389.cms |access-date=19 November 2024 |newspaper=The Times of India |archive-date=24 October 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241024122011/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/travel/travel-news/maha-kumbh-2025-up-steps-up-security-adds-ai-and-chatbots-for-real-time-assistance-to-travellers/articleshow/114547389.cms |url-status=live }}

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Amrit Snan ({{Translation|Nectar Baths}}) or Shahi Snan are being held as follows:{{cite news |date=13 November 2024 |title=Kumbh Mela 2025: Know The Exact Dates From The Start To The Amrit Snan |url=https://news.abplive.com/religion/kumbh-mela-2025-know-the-exact-dates-from-the-start-to-the-shahi-snan-prayagraj-1730932 |access-date=19 November 2024 |work=ABP News |language=en}}{{Cite web |date=13 January 2025 |title=Mahakumbh 2025 FAQs |url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/new-updates/mahakumbh-2025-faqs-from-shahi-snan-dates-to-accomodation-details-here-is-all-you-need-to-know/articleshow/117186318.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250113054657/https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/new-updates/mahakumbh-2025-faqs-from-shahi-snan-dates-to-accomodation-details-here-is-all-you-need-to-know/articleshow/117186318.cms |archive-date=13 January 2025 |access-date=20 January 2025 |newspaper=The Economic Times }}

• On 19 January a fire caused by an exploding gas cylinder destroyed at least 18 temporary tents at the festival grounds. No injuries were reported.{{cite news |title=Fire burns through multiple tents at Maha Kumbh festival but causes no injuries |url=https://apnews.com/article/india-maha-kumbh-fire-hindus-40e782512fb6d2e0b7c5e9dbe1a75574 |date=20 January 2025 |work=AP News |archive-date=28 January 2025 |access-date=29 January 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250128184038/https://apnews.com/article/india-maha-kumbh-fire-hindus-40e782512fb6d2e0b7c5e9dbe1a75574 |url-status=live }}
• On 15 February an SUV carrying pilgrims from Chhattisgarh heading to the festival collided with a bus in Prayagraj, killing all ten people aboard the SUV.{{Cite news |date=15 February 2025 |title=10 dead after bus crashes into pilgrims' vehicle in Prayagraj, probe underway |url=https://kalingatv.com/nation/10-dead-after-bus-crashes-into-pilgrims-vehicle-in-prayagraj-probe-underway/ |access-date=15 February 2025 |website=Kalinga TV |author=Kirti }}
• On 22 February, an SUV carrying pilgrims from West Bengal crashed into a truck near Dhanbad while traveling to the festival, killing six people and injuring two others.{{Cite news |title=6 Kumbh pilgrims from Bengal killed in Dhanbad |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/kolkata/6-kumbh-pilgrims-from-bengal-killed-in-dhanbad/articleshow/118483857.cms |date=22 February 2025 |access-date=24 February 2025 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}
• On 24 February, 6 pilgrims were killed and 2 injured after a minibus they were taking from Gokak turned upside down.{{Cite news |date=2025-02-24 |title=Maha Kumbh Mela 2025 {{!}} Six pilgrims from Belagavi dead in road accident |url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/karnataka/maha-kumbh-mela-2025-six-pilgrims-from-belagavi-dead-in-road-accident/article69257077.ece |access-date=2025-02-27 |work=The Hindu |language=en-IN |issn=0971-751X}}

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On 29 January 2025, a crowd crush at the festival grounds left at least 30 people dead and 60 others injured.{{Cite news |date=28 January 2025 |title=Maha Kumbh stampede highlights: 30 dead, 60 injured in Prayagraj; judicial probe ordered |url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/maha-kumbh-mela-2025-stampede-in-prayagraj-on-mauni-amavasya-live-updates/article69153214.ece |access-date=30 January 2025 |work=The Hindu |language=en-IN |issn=0971-751X |archive-date=30 January 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250130045342/https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/maha-kumbh-mela-2025-stampede-in-prayagraj-on-mauni-amavasya-live-updates/article69153214.ece |url-status=live }} A second crush in the following hours killed seven people including a three-year-old child.{{Cite news |last=John |first=Kenneth |date=31 January 2025 |title=A second crush 3km away claimed 7 lives |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/maha-kumbh-stampede-a-second-crush-3km-away-claimed-7-lives-101738290896387.html |access-date=6 February 2025 |newspaper=Hindustan Times }} A report by the Indian media watchdog Newslaundry based on hospital and police records claims the death toll to be at least 79,{{cite news |last1=Kumar |first1=Basant |title=Exclusive: Hospital, police records suggest at least 79 deaths in Kumbh stampede |url=https://www.newslaundry.com/2025/02/05/exclusive-hospital-police-records-suggest-at-least-79-deaths-in-kumbh-stampede |access-date=6 February 2025 |work=Newslaundry |date=5 February 2025}} and opposition parties say there are still 1,500 missing people as of Feb 5.{{Cite news |title=PM Modi Takes Holy Dip at Mahakumbh While People Search for Their Loved Ones |url=https://clarionindia.net/pm-modi-takes-holy-dip-at-mahakumbh-while-people-search-for-their-loved-ones/ |date=5 February 2025 |access-date=29 April 2025|work=Clarion India |language=en}} These discrepancies have led to criticism of the government's handling of the incident and calls for greater transparency.{{Cite news |date=30 January 2025 |title= Moments before deadly stampede at India's Maha Kumbh, devotees pleaded to open more routes|url= https://www.reuters.com/world/india/moments-before-deadly-stampede-indias-maha-kumbh-devotees-pleaded-open-more-2025-01-30/ |access-date=6 February 2025 |work=Reuters |first1=Saurabh |last1=Sharma |first2=Shivam |last2=Patel }} Later on 15 February, a crowd crush at New Delhi railway station left 15 people dead after trains carrying pilgrims to the festival were delayed.{{cite news |title=15 Reported Dead in Stampede at New Delhi Rail Station |url=https://www.nytimes.com/2025/02/15/world/asia/kumbh-mela-stampede-delhi-station.html |date=15 February 2025 |work=New York Times |access-date=16 February 2025}}

The 2025 Maha Kumbh Mela made preparations for the attendance of up to 40 crores (400 million) visitors.{{Cite news |date=14 January 2025 |title=Mahakumbh Mela 2025 Live Updates: Kicking off Day 2, Akharas participate in 1st Amrit Snan on Makar Sankranti |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/india/maha-kumbh-mela-2025-live-updates-prayagraj-uttar-pradesh-yogi-adityanath-9774779/ |access-date=19 January 2025 |newspaper=The Indian Express |language=en}}

The fair is over with surpassing the 400 million attendance expected.{{Cite web|url=https://www.nytimes.com/card/2025/02/27/world/asia/maha-kumbh-mela|title=Maha Kumbh Mela, World’s Largest Religious Gathering, Comes to a Close|first1=Visuals by Atul|last1=Loke|first2=Text by Anupreeta|last2=Das|date=27 February 2025|accessdate=27 February 2025|via=NYTimes.com}} As of 12 February 2025, the Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj has seen an unprecedented number of devotees participating in the sacred bathing rituals. By 6 AM on 12 February, over 73 lakh (7.3 million) devotees had taken the ritual dip at the Triveni Sangam and other ghats during the Maghi Purnima Snan.{{Cite news |title=Maha Kumbh: 73.60 lakh devotees participate in Maghi Purnima snan in Prayagraj |newspaper=Hindustan Times |date=12 February 2025 |agency=PTI |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/maha-kumbh-73-60-lakh-devotees-participate-in-maghi-purnima-snan-in-prayagraj-101739336372409.html}}

According to the Economist, the attendance figures "implausibly imply that half of all Indians made the pilgrimage".{{cite news |magazine=The Economist |date=27 February 2025 |author=Banyan |title=How overt religiosity became cool in India. The Maha Kumbh Mela shows how tradition has become trendy |url=https://www.economist.com/asia/2025/02/27/how-overt-religiosity-became-cool-in-india}} The Times of India estimated that on an average day, there were 50-60 lakh (5-6 million) devotees staying at Kumbh Mela plus 10-15 lakh (1.0-1.5 million) temporary visitors, for a total of 65-70 lakh (6.5-7.0 million) per day.http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/articleshow/117380827.cms Attendance numbers were computed from a mix of manual counts, train arrivals, satellite imagery and camera footage.https://www.oneindia.com/india/how-footfall-is-counted-at-kumbh-mela-find-out-the-techniques-behind-the-numbers-4042867.html

Many tourists and pilgrims came from various countries such as Australia, Bhutan, Brazil, Bulgaria, Canada, China, Fiji, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Guyana, Indonesia, Israel, Italy, Japan, Malaysia, Mauritius, Mexico, Mongolia, Nepal, Netherlands, Pakistan,{{Cite news |date=7 February 2025 |title='Close to our culture': Pakistani pilgrims join Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj, hail India's hospitality |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/close-to-our-culture-pakistani-pilgrims-join-maha-kumbh-in-prayagraj-hail-indias-hospitality/articleshow/118003735.cms |access-date=8 February 2025 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}} Russia, Singapore, South Africa, Spain, Sri Lanka, Taiwan,{{Cite AV media |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?si=L2thdQDM9Z5Xng_b&v=V3rrttu41cE&feature=youtu.be |title=Taiwanese Professor In Mahakumbh 2025 : महाकुंभ में भावुक हुआ ताइवान का प्रोफेसर? {{!}} Prayagraj {{!}} N18K |date=29 January 2025 |work=News18 Bihar Jharkhand |access-date=8 February 2025 |via=YouTube}} Thailand, Trinidad and Tobago, Ukraine,{{Cite news |title=Prayagraj: Devotees from Russia, Ukraine participate in Maha Kumbh Mela, chant 'Hare Rama Hare Krishna' |url=https://www.aninews.in/news/world/asia/prayagraj-devotees-from-russia-ukraine-participate-in-maha-kumbh-mela-chant-hare-rama-hare-krishna20250124070111/ |date=24 January 2025 |access-date=8 February 2025 |work=Asian News International |language=en}} United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom and United States.{{cite news |date=17 November 2024 |title=Kumbh: Global dignitaries & saints to attend Ganga aarti |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/allahabad/maha-kumbh-2025-global-dignitaries-to-attend-spectacular-ganga-aarti/articleshow/115392059.cms |access-date=18 November 2024 |newspaper=The Times of India |archive-date=19 November 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241119013026/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/allahabad/maha-kumbh-2025-global-dignitaries-to-attend-spectacular-ganga-aarti/articleshow/115392059.cms |url-status=live }}{{cite news |last1=Yoon |first1=John |last2=Kumar |first2=Hari |title=Maha Kumbh Mela: World's Largest Gathering Begins in India |url=https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/14/world/asia/india-hindu-festival-maha-kumbh-mela.html |newspaper=The New York Times |date=14 January 2025 |archive-date=14 January 2025 |access-date=14 January 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250114135516/https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/14/world/asia/india-hindu-festival-maha-kumbh-mela.html |url-status=live }}{{cite news |last1=Mukherjee |first1=Biman |title=Why a Hindu festival in India became a political controversy |url=https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3296457/why-hindu-festival-india-became-political-controversy |newspaper=South China Morning Post |language=en |date=27 January 2025}}

A delegation of 118 diplomats, including the Heads of Mission, their spouses, and diplomats from 77 countries, visited the Maha Kumbh Mela on 1 February 2025.{{cite news |title=Foreign delegates from 77 countries to visit Mahakumbh today, UP CM conducts aerial survey of mela |url=https://www.indiatvnews.com/news/world/foreign-delegates-from-77-countries-to-visit-mahakumbh-today-2025-02-01-974093 |work=India TV |editor-first1=Mohit |editor-last1=Pandey |date=1 February 2025}}

President Droupadi Murmu on 10 February visited the Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj and took a holy dip at the Triveni Sangam. After taking the dip, she offered prayers at Triveni Sangam—which is a confluence of the Ganges, Yamuna and Saraswati.{{Cite news |date=10 February 2025 |title=President Droupadi Murmu takes holy dip at Maha Kumbh in UP's Prayagraj |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/india/story/president-droupadi-murmu-takes-holy-dip-at-maha-kumbh-in-ups-prayagraj-2677423-2025-02-10 |access-date=10 February 2025 |newspaper=India Today |language=en |first1=Samarth |last1=Srivastava |editor-first1=Ajmal |editor-last1=Abbas }}

On 3 February 2025, Vice President of India Jagdeep Dhankhar along with his wife Sudesh Dhankhar, took a sacred dip at the Prayagraj Sangam during Maha Kumbh 2025.{{cite news |title=Vice President of India Takes a Holy Dip at Maha Kumbh 2025 with Shri Pundrik Goswami Ji Maharaj|url=https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/business/vice-president-of-india-takes-a-holy-dip-at-maha-kumbh-2025-with-shri-pundrik-goswami-ji-maharaj/|newspaper=The Tribune (India) |date=3 February 2025 }}

On 5 February 2025, Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived at Prayagraj to participate in the ongoing Kumbh Mela. As part of the sacred rituals, he took a dip in the Triveni Sangam. His visit was marked by grand ceremonial events and prayers,{{Cite news |date=5 February 2025 |title=Maha Kumbh: PM Modi takes holy dip at Triveni Sangam in Prayagraj |url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/india/maha-kumbh-pm-modi-takes-holy-dip-at-triveni-sangam-in-prayagraj/videoshow/117941089.cms |access-date=5 February 2025 |newspaper=The Economic Times |language=en}}{{Cite news |agency=PTI |date=5 February 2025 |title=Maha Kumbh 2025: PM Modi takes holy dip at Sangam |url=https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/news/national/maha-kumbh-2025-pm-modi-takes-holy-dip-at-sangam/article69182797.ece |access-date=5 February 2025 |newspaper=The Hindu Businessline |language=en}} and a boat ride to the Sangam with Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath.{{Cite news |title=Watch: PM Modi's Boat Ride With Yogi Adityanath At Maha Kumbh |url=https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/watch-pm-modis-boat-ride-with-yogi-adityanath-at-maha-kumbh-7638097 |date=5 February 2025 |work=NDTV |language=en}} The visit was widely covered by media outlets.

On 4 February 2025, Bhutan's King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck visited the Maha Kumbh and took a holy dip at the Triveni Sangam.{{cite news |title=Bhutan King arrives in Maha Kumbh; takes dip at sangam|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/bhutan-king-arrives-in-maha-kumbh-takes-dip-at-sangam/article69180427.ece |newspaper=The Hindu |date=4 February 2025 }}

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Various Akharas such as Digambar Akhara,{{Cite web |date=12 January 2025 |title=Ahead Of Maha Kumbh, Akharas Vie For First Royal Bath |url=https://www.etvbharat.com/en/!lifestyle/ahead-of-maha-kumbh-akharas-vie-for-first-royal-bath-enn25011202692 |access-date=30 January 2025 |website=ETV Bharat News |language=en}} Juna Akhara,{{Cite news |date=21 January 2025 |title=Over 100 women initiated into Juna Akhara at Maha Kumbh |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/allahabad/over-100-women-initiated-into-juna-akhara-at-maha-kumbh/articleshow/117404424.cms |access-date=29 January 2025 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257 |archive-date=21 January 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250121171126/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/allahabad/over-100-women-initiated-into-juna-akhara-at-maha-kumbh/articleshow/117404424.cms |url-status=live }} Agni Akhara,{{Cite news |first1=Biswajeet |last1=Banerjee |title=The making of Naga Sadhus begins at Maha Kumbh |url=https://www.dailypioneer.com/2025/india/the-making-of-naga-sadhus-begins-at-maha-kumbh.html |date=18 January 2025 |access-date=30 January 2025 |newspaper=The Pioneer |language=en}} Avahan Akhara,{{Cite web |title=Maha Kumbh Mela 2025: Shri Panch Dashnam Avahan Akhada makes grand entry to Sangam city |url=https://www.aninews.in/news/national/general-news/maha-kumbh-mela-2025-shri-panch-dashnam-avahan-akhada-makes-grand-entry-to-sangam-city20241223035105/ |access-date=29 January 2025 |work=Asian News International |language=en |archive-date=22 December 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241222231904/https://www.aninews.in/news/national/general-news/maha-kumbh-mela-2025-shri-panch-dashnam-avahan-akhada-makes-grand-entry-to-sangam-city20241223035105/ |url-status=live |date=23 December 2024 }} Kinnar Akhara, Mahanirvani Akhara,{{Cite news |date=22 January 2025 |title=6 most famous Akhadas in Mahakumbh 2025 and their importance |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/life-style/soul-search/6-most-famous-akhadas-in-mahakumbh-2025-and-their-importance/photostory/117444830.cms |access-date=29 January 2025 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257 |archive-date=27 January 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250127102434/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/life-style/soul-search/6-most-famous-akhadas-in-mahakumbh-2025-and-their-importance/photostory/117444830.cms |url-status=live }} Atal Akhara, Niranjani Akhara, Nirmohi Akhara, and Udasi Akhara were part of the Kumbh Mela. Spiritual leaders who were part of the festivities include:

• Dhirendra Krishna Shastri, Peethadhish of the Bageshwar Dham Sarkar{{cite news|title=Maha Kumbh पहुंचे पंड‍ित धीरेंद्र शास्त्री, संगम में लगाई डुबकी|url=https://www.jagran.com/uttar-pradesh/prayagraj-bageshwar-dham-chief-pandit-dhirendra-shastri-reached-maha-kumbh-2025-took-a-dip-in-sangam-23873137.html|newspaper=Dainik Jagran|date=26 January 2025|archive-date=26 January 2025|access-date=28 January 2025|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250126112944/https://www.jagran.com/uttar-pradesh/prayagraj-bageshwar-dham-chief-pandit-dhirendra-shastri-reached-maha-kumbh-2025-took-a-dip-in-sangam-23873137.html|url-status=live}}
• Swami Avdheshanand Giri, Acharya Mahamandaleshwar of Juna Akhara
• Swami Nischalananda Saraswati, 145th Shankaracharya of the Purvamnaya Sri Govardhana Peetham, Puri{{cite news |url=https://theprint.in/india/maha-kumbh-cm-adityanath-visits-camps-of-shankaracharya-other-saints/2452980/ |date=19 January 2025 |newspaper=ThePrint |agency=PTI |title=Maha Kumbh: CM Adityanath visits camps of Shankaracharya, other saints }}
• Swami Ramabhadracharya, founder of Tulsi Peeth and an incumbent Jagdguru Ramanandacharya{{Cite news |title=Maha Kumbh: Jagadguru Swami Rambhadracharya arrives at Triveni Sangam for Amrit Snan |url=https://www.aninews.in/news/national/general-news/maha-kumbh-jagadguru-swami-rambhadracharya-arrives-at-triveni-sangam-for-amrit-snan20250114135353/ |date=14 January 2025 |access-date=29 January 2025 |work=Asian News International |language=en |archive-date=14 January 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250114090550/https://www.aninews.in/news/national/general-news/maha-kumbh-jagadguru-swami-rambhadracharya-arrives-at-triveni-sangam-for-amrit-snan20250114135353/ |url-status=live }}
• Swami Ramdev, yoga guru
• Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, founder of the Art of Living Foundation.{{Cite news |title=Every day of Maha Kumbh is auspicious, devotees can take dip at any ghat: Sri Sri Ravi Shankar |url=https://www.aninews.in/news/national/general-news/every-day-of-maha-kumbh-is-auspicious-devotees-can-take-dip-at-any-ghat-sri-sri-ravi-shankar20250129224200/ |access-date=1 February 2025 |work=Asian News International |language=en |date=29 January 2025 }}
• Abhey Singh IIT Baba, former Indian Institutes of Technology (IIT) topper {{cite web | last=Banerjee | first=Aveek | title=Meet The 'IIT Baba' From Maha Kumbh Who Left Aerospace Engineering For Spirituality | website=News18 | date=2025-01-14 | url=https://www.news18.com/india/meet-the-iit-baba-from-maha-kumbh-who-left-aerospace-engineering-for-spirituality-9187864.html | access-date=2025-03-02}}

• Yogi Adityanath, Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh with his cabinet{{cite news |title=Maha Kumbh 2025: Yogi Adityanath, ministers take holy dip in Maha Kumbh at Sangam after Cabinet meet |url=https://www.thehindu.com/incoming/maha-kumbh-2025-yogi-adityanath-ministers-take-dip-in-maha-kumbh-after-cabinet-meet/article69127408.ece |newspaper=The Hindu |date=22 January 2025}}
• Prem Singh Tamang, Chief Minister of Sikkim{{cite news |title=Tamang: Maha Kumbh energising devotees |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/allahabad/tamang-maha-kumbh-energising-devotees/articleshow/118093195.cms |work=The Times of India |date=9 February 2025}}
• N. Biren Singh, Chief Minister of Manipur{{cite news |title=Ahead of House session, Manipur CM prays for peace at Maha Kumbh |url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/maha-kumbh-manipur-cm-biren-singh-ministers-visit-prayagraj-to-pray-for-peace/article69186902.ece |work=The Hindu |date=6 February 2025 |language=en-IN}}
• Manik Saha, Chief Minister of Tripura{{cite news |title=Maha Kumbh 2025 : त्रिपुरा के सीएम माणिक साहा ने परिवार सहित संगम में लगाई डुबकी |url=https://ddnews.gov.in/maha-kumbh-2025-tripura-cm-manik-saha-took-a-dip-in-sangam-along-with-his-family/ |work=ddnews.gov.in |agency=Doordarshan |date=13 February 2025}}
• Mohan Yadav, Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh{{Cite news |date=8 February 2025 |title=Maha Kumbh 2025: Mohan Yadav, Bhajanlal Sharma and Anurag Thakur take a holy dip in Sangam - CNBC TV18 |url=https://www.cnbctv18.com/india/maha-kumbh-2025-mohan-yadav-bhajanlal-sharma-and-anurag-thakur-take-a-holy-dip-in-sangam-19555377.htm/amp |access-date=8 February 2025 |website=CNBCTV18 |language=en}}
• Bhupendrabhai Patel, Chief Minister of Gujarat.{{Cite news |title=Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel arrives in Prayagraj to participate in Mahakumbh |url=https://www.aninews.in/news/national/general-news/gujarat-cm-bhupendra-patel-arrives-in-prayagraj-to-participate-in-mahakumbh20250207101248/ |access-date=9 February 2025 |date=7 February 2025 |work=Asian News International |language=en}}
• Himanta Biswa Sarma, Chief Minister of Assam{{cite news |title=Assam CM Himanta, BJP's Suvendu Adhikari Take Dip At Prayagraj's Maha Kumbh|url=https://news.abplive.com/cities/assam-cm-himanta-bjp-s-suvendu-adhikari-take-dip-at-prayagraj-s-maha-kumbh-watch-1753029|work=ABP Live|date=21 February 2025 |access-date=21 February 2025}}{{cite web|title=Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma thanks Yogi Adityanath for Mahakumbh arrangements |url=https://www.aninews.in/news/national/general-news/assam-cm-himanta-biswa-sarma-thanks-yogi-adityanath-for-mahakumbh-arrangements20250221164906/ |work=Asian News International|date=21 February 2025|access-date=21 February 2025}}
• Pushkar Singh Dhami, Chief Minister of Uttarakhand{{Cite news |date=9 February 2025 |title=Uttarakhand CM Dhami takes holy dip at Sangam |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/allahabad/uttarakhand-cm-dhami-takes-holy-dip-at-sangam/articleshow/118093201.cms |access-date=9 February 2025 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}
• Vishnu Deo Sai, Chief Minister of Chhattisgarh{{cite news |title=Chhattisgarh CM Vishnu Deo Sai takes holy dip in Triveni Sangam, congratulates Yogi govt for Mahakumbh arrangements |url=https://www.aninews.in/news/national/general-news/chhattisgarh-cm-vishnu-deo-sai-takes-holy-dip-in-triveni-sangam-congratulates-yogi-govt-for-mahakumbh-arrangements20250213145111/ |date=13 February 2025 |work=Asian News International }}
• Bhajan Lal Sharma, Chief Minister of Rajasthan{{Cite news |title=MP CM Mohan Yadav, Rajasthan CM Sharma take holy dip at Sangam in Mahakumbh |url=https://www.aninews.in/news/national/general-news/mp-cm-mohan-yadav-rajasthan-cm-sharma-take-holy-dip-at-sangam-in-mahakumbh20250208173705/ | date=8 February 2025 |access-date=8 February 2025 |work=Asian News International |language=en}}{{Cite news |editor-last=Nimishas |date=19 January 2025 |title=महाकुंभ पहुंचे राजस्थान के CM भजनलाल शर्मा, संगम में लगाई आस्था की डुबकी, सामने आईं तस्वीरें |trans-title=Rajasthan CM Bhajanlal Sharma reached Maha Kumbh, took a holy dip in Sangam, pictures surfaced |url=https://www.abplive.com/states/rajasthan/maha-kumbh-2025-rajasthan-cm-bhajan-lal-sharma-takes-holy-dip-at-sangam-prayagraj-see-photos-2866027 |access-date=30 January 2025 |work=ABP News |language=hi |archive-date=21 January 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250121160617/https://www.abplive.com/states/rajasthan/maha-kumbh-2025-rajasthan-cm-bhajan-lal-sharma-takes-holy-dip-at-sangam-prayagraj-see-photos-2866027 |url-status=live }}
• Devendra Fadnavis, Chief Minister of Maharashtra{{cite news |title=Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis and wife Amruta attend Maha Kumbh, take holy dip at Triveni Sangam |url=https://www.livemint.com/news/india/maharashtra-cm-devendra-fadnavis-and-wife-amruta-attend-maha-kumbh-take-holy-dip-at-triveni-sangam-watch-11739536738012.html |newspaper=Mint |date=14 February 2025 }}
• D. K. Shivakumar, Deputy Chief Minister of Karnataka{{Cite news |date=9 February 2025 |title=Mahakumbh 2025: Karnataka Deputy CM DK Shivakumar With Family Takes Dip In Triveni Sangam |url=https://www.oneindia.com/bengaluru/mahakumbh-2025-karnataka-deputy-cm-dk-shivakumar-with-family-takes-dip-in-triveni-sangam-4066771.html |access-date=9 February 2025 |work=Oneindia |language=en}}
• Brajesh Pathak, Deputy Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh{{cite news |title=Led by CM, UP cabinet takes a dip at Maha Kumbh|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/articleshow/117464411.cms |newspaper=The Times of India |first1=Kapil |last1=Dixit |date=23 January 2025 }}
• Akhilesh Yadav, former Chief minister of Uttar Pradesh{{cite news|title=Maha Kumbh: Akhilesh Yadav takes holy dip at Sangam|url=https://www.deccanherald.com/india/uttar-pradesh/maha-kumbh-akhilesh-yadav-takes-holy-dip-at-sangam-says-arrangements-could-have-been-better-3373729|date=26 January 2025|newspaper=Deccan Herald|archive-date=26 January 2025|access-date=28 January 2025|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250126142308/https://www.deccanherald.com/india/uttar-pradesh/maha-kumbh-akhilesh-yadav-takes-holy-dip-at-sangam-says-arrangements-could-have-been-better-3373729|url-status=live}}
• Pramod Sawant, Chief Minister of Goa{{cite news |title="Delighted to come here": Goa CM arrives in Prayagraj, to take part in Mahakumbh|url=https://www.aninews.in/news/national/general-news/delighted-to-come-here-goa-cm-arrives-in-prayagraj-to-take-part-in-mahakumbh20250215141237/ |date=15 February 2025 |work=Asian News International }}
• Arjun Munda, former Chief minister of Jharkhand{{cite news|title=कुंभ को पूर्व सीएम अर्जुन मुंडा ने बताया देश और दुनिया के लिए शुभ मुहूर्त, कहा- 144 वर्ष बाद ऐसा संयोग - Former CM Arjun Munda on Kumbh |url=https://www.etvbharat.com/hi/!state/former-cm-arjun-munda-said-kumbh-is-an-auspicious-time-for-country-and-world-jharkhand-news-jhs25011805035 |trans-title=Former CM Arjun Munda described the Kumbh as an auspicious time for the country and the world, said - such a coincidence after 144 years - Former CM Arjun Munda on Kumbh |work=Ramoji Group#ETV Bharat |date=18 January 2025 }}
• Pawan Kalyan, Deputy CM of Andhra Pradesh.{{Cite web |date=18 February 2025 |title=Video: Pawan Kalyan, Juhi Chawla and singer Shaan at Maha Kumbh |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/celebrities/video/pawan-kalyan-juhi-chawla-and-singer-shaan-at-maha-kumbh-2681892-2025-02-18 |access-date=18 February 2025 |work=India Today |language=en}}
• Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu, Chief Minister of Himachal Pradesh{{cite news |title= Maha Kumbh: Himachal CM Sukhu, family take holy dip at Sangam|url=https://www.dailypioneer.com/2025/top-stories/maha-kumbh--himachal-cm-sukhu--family-take-holy-dip-at-sangam.html |newspaper=The Pioneer |date=25 February 2025 |agency=PTI }}
• Eknath Shinde, Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra{{cite news |title=Mahatashtra Dy CM visits Mahakumbh with family, takes holy dip in Sangam|url=https://www.aninews.in/news/national/politics/mahatashtra-dy-cm-visits-mahakumbh-with-family-takes-holy-dip-in-sangam20250224231736/ |date=24 February 2025 |work=Asian News International }}
• Mohan Charan Majhi, Chief Minister of Odisha{{cite news |title= Odisha CM Mohan Charan Majhi visits Mahakumbh 2025|url=https://www.aninews.in/news/national/general-news/odisha-cm-mohan-charan-majhi-visits-mahakumbh-202520250223193515/ |date=23 February 2025 |work=Asian News International}}

• Amit Shah, Minister of Home Affairs{{cite news |title=महाकुंभ में आकर अमित शाह ने लगाई आस्था की डुबकी, फिर किए बड़े हनुमान और अक्षयवट के दर्शन |url=https://navbharattimes.indiatimes.com/travel/destinations/amit-shah-takes-holy-dip-at-triveni-sangam-in-prayagraj-during-maha-kumbh-visited-hanumanji-temple-and-akshayavat/articleshow/117601875.cms |newspaper=Navbharat Times |date= 27 January 2025 |trans-title=Amit Shah came to Maha Kumbh and took a holy dip, then visited Bade Hanuman and Akshayvat, it is easy to reach here |first1=Priyanka |last1=Sharma }}
• Rajnath Singh, Minister of Defence{{cite news |title=Defence Minister visits Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj, takes holy dip at Sangam|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/uttar-pradesh/defence-minister-visits-maha-kumbh-in-prayagraj-takes-holy-dip-at-sangam/article69113340.ece |newspaper=The Hindu |date=19 January 2025 |first1=Mayank |last1=Kumar }}
• Kiren Rijiju, Minister for Minority Affairs{{Cite web |last1=Kripa |first1=Krishna |date=28 January 2025 |title=Kiren Rijiju and Hema Malini Attend Maha Kumbh 2023 |url=https://www.oneindia.com/india/kiren-rijiju-hema-malini-maha-kumbh-2023-011-4055001.html |access-date=29 January 2025 |website=Oneindia.com |language=en}}
• Piyush Goyal, Minister of Commerce and Industry{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/allahabad/kumbh-is-example-of-ek-bharat-shreshtha-bharat-piyush-goyal/articleshow/118284120.cms|title=Kumbh is example of ‘Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat’: Piyush Goyal|date=15 February 2025|accessdate=27 February 2025|via=The Economic Times - The Times of India}}
• Nitin Gadkari, Minister of Road Transport & Highways{{Cite news |date=16 February 2025 |title=Maha Kumbh 2025: Union Minister Nitin Gadkari and Wife Take Holy Dip at Triveni Sangam in Prayagraj (Watch Video) |url=https://www.lokmattimes.com/national/maha-kumbh-2025-union-minister-nitin-gadkari-and-wife-take-holy-dip-at-triveni-sangam-in-prayagraj-watch-video-a507/ |access-date=16 February 2025 |newspaper=Lokmat Times |language=en}}
• Dharmendra Pradhan, Union Minister of Education{{cite news |title=Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan takes holy dip at Triveni Sangam |url=https://www.aninews.in/news/national/general-news/education-minister-dharmendra-pradhan-takes-holy-dip-at-triveni-sangam20250216135803/ |date=16 February 2025 |work=Asian News International }}
• Chirag Paswan, Minister of Food Processing Industries{{cite news |title=Chirag Paswan takes holy dip in Triveni Sangam with family |url=https://www.aninews.in/news/national/politics/chirag-paswan-takes-holy-dip-in-triveni-sangam-with-family20250215223150/ |work=Asian News International |date=15 February 2025 }}
• Pralhad Joshi, Minister of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution and Minister of New and Renewable Energy{{cite news |title=Union Minister Pralhad Joshi takes holy dip at Sangam with family at Maha Kumbh |url=https://www.aninews.in/news/national/general-news/prayagraj-union-minister-pralhad-joshi-takes-holy-dip-at-sangam-with-family-at-maha-kumbh20250218211420/ |date=18 February 2025 |work=Asian News International }}
• J. P. Nadda, Minister of Health{{cite news |title=UJP Nadda takes holy dip at Triveni Sangam with his family during Maha Kumbh |url=https://www.aninews.in/news/national/general-news/jp-nadda-takes-holy-dip-at-triveni-sangam-with-his-family-during-maha-kumbh20250223033857/ |date=23 February 2025 |work=Asian News International}}
• Jitan Ram Manjhi, Minister of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises{{cite news |title=Union Minister Jitan Ram Manjhi takes holy dip at Triveni Sangam |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/allahabad/union-minister-jitan-ram-manjhi-takes-holy-dip/articleshow/118394613.cms |date=19 February 2025 |newspaper=Times of India}}

• Suvendu Adhikari, LoP, West Bengal Legislative Assembly{{cite news |url=https://www.aninews.in/news/national/general-news/moment-of-pure-devotion-suvendu-adhikari-expresses-gratitude-after-taking-dip-in-prayagrajs-sangam20250221205359/ |work=Asian News International |date=21 February 2025 |title="Moment of pure devotion": Suvendu Adhikari expresses gratitude after taking dip in Prayagraj's Sangam }}

• Nara Lokesh, state minister, Andhra Pradesh{{Cite news |title=Mahakumbh 2025: चंद्रबाबू नायडू के बेटे लोकेश ने पत्नी नारा ब्राह्मणी और बेटे संग महाकुंभ में लगाई डुबकी, काशी विश्वनाथ भी पहुंचे, देखें तस्वीरें |trans-title=Mahakumbh 2025: Chandrababu Naidu's son Lokesh took a dip in the Mahakumbh with his wife Nara Brahmani and son, also reached Kashi Vishwanath, see photos |url=https://navbharattimes.indiatimes.com/photomazza/state-photogallery/mahakumbh-2025-ap-minister-nara-lokesh-visit-prayagraj-kumbh-mela-with-wife-nara-brahmani-and-son-see-photos/photoshow/118337498.cms |date=18 February 2025 |access-date=25 February 2025 |newspaper=Navbharat Times |first1=Sujit |last1=Upadhyay |language=hi}}
• Sachin Pilot, General Secretary of INC for Chattishgarh, Member of Legislative Assembly from Tonk and former Deputy Chief Minister of Rajasthan{{Cite news |title=Jyotiraditya Scindia, Sachin Pilot take holy dip at Maha Kumbh, call it a divine experience |url=https://www.deccanherald.com/india/uttar-pradesh/jyotiraditya-scindia-sachin-pilot-take-holy-dip-at-maha-kumbh-call-it-a-divine-experience-3405007 |date=13 February 2025 |newspaper=Deccan Herald |language=en |agency=PTI }}
• Vijay Kumar Sinha, Deputy Chief Minister of Bihar{{Cite news |title=डिप्टी सीएम विजय सिन्हा ने महाकुंभ में लगाई आस्था की डूबकी, बोले- मोदी, योगी का आभार |trans-title=Deputy CM Vijay Sinha took a holy dip in Maha Kumbh, and said thanks to Modi and Yogi |url=https://www.livehindustan.com/bihar/bihar-deputy-cm-vijay-sinha-took-a-dip-of-faith-in-mahakumbh-said-thanks-to-modi-and-yogi-201739096995814.html |archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20250209145151/https://www.livehindustan.com/bihar/bihar-deputy-cm-vijay-sinha-took-a-dip-of-faith-in-mahakumbh-said-thanks-to-modi-and-yogi-201739096995814.html |first1=Sudhir |last1=Kumar |date=9 February 2025 |archive-date=9 February 2025 |access-date=16 February 2025 |newspaper=Hindustan |language=hi-IN}}
• Dattatreya Hosabale, General Secretary of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh{{Cite news |date=9 February 2025 |title=Maha Kumbh Live Updates: RSS General Secretary Dattatreya Hosabale arrives at Prayagraj for two-day visit |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/delhi/breaking-news-today-live-maha-kumbh-2025-india-weather-crime-news-bengaluru-maghi-purnima-latest-update/liveblog/118081735.cms |access-date=9 February 2025 |newspaper=The Times of India |language=en}}
• Anurag Thakur, Member of Parliament from Hamirpur{{Cite news |title=Maha Kumbh: Anurag Thakur, wife take holy dip in Sangam |url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/india/maha-kumbh-anurag-thakur-wife-take-holy-dip-in-sangam/articleshow/118062683.cms?from=mdr |access-date=8 February 2025 |date=8 February 2025 |agency=PTI |newspaper=The Economic Times }}
• Harivansh Narayan Singh, Deputy Chairperson of the Rajya Sabha{{cite news |title=Maha Kumbh experience 'supernatural and beyond words": Deputy Chairman Harivansh|url=https://www.aninews.in/news/national/general-news/maha-kumbh-experience-supernatural-and-beyond-words-deputy-chairman-harivansh20250207181157/ |date=7 February 2025 |website=Asian News International }}
• Arun Govil, Member of Parliament from Meerut{{cite news |title=BJP MP Arun Govil arrive at Prayagraj Airport|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/allahabad/today-breaking-news-live-updates-cities-weather-update-political-crime-delhi-bengaluru-noida-gurugram-maha-kumbh/liveblog/117597318.cms|newspaper=Times of India|date=27 January 2025|access-date=30 January 2025|archive-date=27 January 2025|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250127080858/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/allahabad/today-breaking-news-live-updates-cities-weather-update-political-crime-delhi-bengaluru-noida-gurugram-maha-kumbh/liveblog/117597318.cms|url-status=live}}
• Hema Malini, Member of Parliament from Mathura
• Ravi Kishan, Member of Parliament from Gorakhpur{{cite news |title=MP Ravi Kishan takes holy dip |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/allahabad/feel-blessed-ravi-kishan-takes-holy-dip/articleshow/117338362.cms |newspaper=Times of India |date=17 January 2025 |archive-date=20 January 2025 |access-date=29 January 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250120100715/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/allahabad/feel-blessed-ravi-kishan-takes-holy-dip/articleshow/117338362.cms |url-status=live }}
• Dilip Ghosh, Former Member of Parliament from Medinipur and former national vice President of BJP{{Cite web |title=Dilip Ghosh |url=https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=1159242642235959&set=a.530322138461349 |website=Facebook |date=11 February 2025 |first1=Dilip |last1=Ghosh |quote=Mahakumbh is not just a holy bath, it is a great awakening of Hindutva in India. Which will enrich and strengthen India in the next multiple years and monitor anti-India forces.}}
• Jyotiraditya Scindia, Member of Parliament from Guna{{cite news |title=Mahakumbh 2025: महाकुंभ में आज ज्योतिरादित्य सिंधिया, संगम में लगाएंगे डुबकी, संतों से होगी मुलाकात, जानें क्या है शेड्यूल |trans-title=Mahakumbh 2025: Jyotiraditya Scindia will take a dip in the Sangam today in the Maha Kumbh, and will meet saints; know the schedule |url=https://www.abplive.com/news/india/jyotiraditya-scindia-prayagraj-visit-triveni-sangam-ganga-puja-maha-kumbh-mela-2025-2883340 |work=ABP News |date=13 February 2025 |editor1-first=Pooja |editor1-last=Kumari }}
• Nupur Sharma, ex-BJP spokesperson{{Cite news |title=हर-हर महादेव, हर-हर गंगे...नूपुर शर्मा ने महाकुंभ में लगाई आस्था की डुबकी |trans-title=Har-Har Mahadev, Har-Har Gange... Nupur Sharma took a holy dip in the Maha Kumbh |url=https://ndtv.in/india/nupur-sharma-took-a-dip-of-faith-in-mahakumbh-7790567 |date=25 February 2025 |work=NDTV India |language=hi}}
• Navneet Kaur Rana, Former Member of Parliament from Amravati{{cite news |title=BJP's Navneet Rana visits Prayagraj to take holy dip at Triveni Sangam |url=https://www.aninews.in/news/national/general-news/bjps-navneet-rana-visits-prayagraj-to-take-holy-dip-at-triveni-sangam20250213175125/ |work=Asian News International |date=13 February 2025 }}
• Rachna Banerjee, Indian actress, Trinamool Congress leader and Member of Parliament from Hooghly{{Cite news |title=TMC MP Rachna Banerjee takes holy dip at Sangam, praises Yogi govt for arrangements at Maha Kumbh |url=https://www.moneycontrol.com/news/india/tmc-mp-rachna-banerjee-takes-holy-dip-at-sangam-praises-yogi-govt-for-arrangements-at-maha-kumbh-12931283.html |archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20250213092946/https://www.moneycontrol.com/news/india/tmc-mp-rachna-banerjee-takes-holy-dip-at-sangam-praises-yogi-govt-for-arrangements-at-maha-kumbh-12931283.html |date=5 February 2025 |archive-date=13 February 2025 |access-date=15 February 2025 |work=Moneycontrol.com|language=en}}
• Raghavendra Kumar Singh, INC leader and Member of Legislative Assembly from Akaltara{{Cite news |date=13 February 2025 |title=Chhattisgarh CM, Cabinet, all-party MLAs head to Prayagraj for Maha Kumbh |url=https://tennews.in/chhattisgarh-cm-cabinet-all-party-mlas-head-to-prayagraj-for-maha-kumbh/ |access-date=15 February 2025 |work=Tennews.in |language=en }}
• Om Birla, Lok Sabha Speaker & Member of Parliament from Kota{{Cite news |title=Lok Sabha speaker Om Birla takes dip at Mahakumbh, calls it "congregation of India's spirituality, faith and culture"|url=https://www.aninews.in/news/national/general-news/lok-sabha-speaker-om-birla-takes-dip-at-mahakumbh-calls-it-congregation-of-indias-spirituality-faith-and-culture20250215234001/ |work=Asian News International |date=15 February 2025}}
• Manoj Tiwari, Member of Parliament from North East Delhi{{Cite web |title=surabhitiwariofficial_ |url=https://www.instagram.com/reel/DF-MHQTzgxd/?igsh=NDlsbGNvb3Y5dXFr |date=12 February 2025 |website=Instagram.com |first1=Surabhi |last1=Tiwari }}
• Arif Mohammad Khan, Govornor of Bihar{{Cite news |title=Maha Kumbh 2025: Bihar Governor Arif Mohammad Khan takes holy dip in Triveni Sangam |url=https://www.deccanherald.com/india/uttar-pradesh/maha-kumbh-2025-bihar-governor-arif-mohammad-khan-takes-holy-dip-in-triveni-sangam-3394850 |date=7 February 2025 |access-date=16 February 2025 |newspaper=Deccan Herald |language=en |agency=PTI }}
• Raghuraj pratap singh, Member of legislative assembly uttar pradesh from Kunda{{cite news |title=महाकुंभ में राजा भैया की अलग छावनी भदरी राज कैंप, हिंदू समाज की बुराइयों को लेकर दिया बड़ा बयान |url=https://navbharattimes.indiatimes.com/state/uttar-pradesh/allahabad/raja-bhaiya-separate-camp-in-mahakumbh-badri-raj-gave-big-statement-on-hindu-society-up-news/articleshow/117828060.cms/ |work=Navbharat times |date=1 February 2025 }}
• Dhananjay Singh{{citation needed|date=February 2025}}
• T. Raja Singh MLA Telangana Legislative Assembly{{citation needed|date=February 2025}}
• Venkaiah Naidu, Former Vice president of India{{cite news |title=Former VP Venkaiah Naidu takes dip at Maha Kumbh, lauds administration |url=https://www.aninews.in/news/national/general-news/former-vp-venkaiah-naidu-takes-dip-at-maha-kumbh-lauds-administration20250218224401/ |date=18 February 2025 |work=Asian News International }}
• K. Laxman, Former MLA{{cite news |title=Maha Kumbh is a divine gathering |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/allahabad/maha-kumbh-is-a-divine-gathering/articleshow/118365538.cms |newspaper=The Times of India |date=18 February 2025}}
• Tejasvi Surya, Member of Parliament from Bangalore South and President of BJYM{{Cite news |agency=PTI |date=19 February 2025 |title=Maha Kumbh: Sitharaman, other prominent leaders take holy dip at Sangam |url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/maha-kumbh-sitharaman-other-prominent-leaders-take-holy-dip-at-sangam/article69240066.ece |access-date=23 February 2025 |work=The Hindu |language=en-IN |issn=0971-751X}}
• Sambit Patra, Member of Parliament from Puri{{cite news |title=Sambit Patra visits Mahakumbh, lauds arrangements made by UP govt |url=https://www.aninews.in/news/national/general-news/sambit-patra-visits-mahakumbh-lauds-arragements-made-by-up-govt20250223184553/ |work=Asian News International |date=23 February 2025 }}
• Gurmit Singh (general), Governor of Uttarakhand{{cite news |title=Uttarakhand Governor Lt Gen Gurmit Singh (Retd) attends Mahakumbh 2025 in Prayagraj |url=https://www.aninews.in/news/national/general-news/uttarakhand-governor-lt-gen-gurmit-singh-retd-attends-mahakumbh-2025-in-prayagraj20250223205514/ |work=Asian News International |date=23 February 2025 }}
• R. N. Ravi, Governor of Tamil Nadu{{cite news |title="Soul of India resides in Sanatan culture": TN Governor RN Ravi after taking holy dip at Mahakumbh |url=https://www.aninews.in/news/national/general-news/soul-of-india-resides-in-sanatan-culture-tn-governor-rn-ravi-after-taking-holy-dip-at-mahakumbh20250222214856/ |work=Asian News International |date=22 February 2025 }}
• Kambhampati Hari Babu, Governor of Odisha{{cite news |title=Odisha Governor Dr Hari Babu taken holy dip at Mahakumbh |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/allahabad/hp-cm-odisha-guv-isha-ambani-take-holy-dip-at-sangam/articleshow/118563336.cms |newspaper=Times of India |date=25 February 2025 }}
• Gyanesh Kumar, Chief Election Commissioner of India{{cite news |title=मुख्य निर्वाचन आयुक्त ने संगम में लगाई डुबकी |trans-title=Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar Dips in Ganga at Kumbh Mela with Family |url=https://www.livehindustan.com/uttar-pradesh/prayagraj/story-chief-election-commissioner-gyanesh-kumar-dips-in-ganga-at-kumbh-mela-with-family-201740411432795.html |newspaper=Hindustan |language=hi-IN |date=24 February 2025 }}
• Premchand Aggarwal, Member of Legislative Assembly from Rishikesh{{cite news |title=उत्तराखंड के मंत्री ने हवन में डाली आहुति |trans-title=Uttarakhand Minister Premchand Agarwal Attends Kumbh Mela Emphasizes Spirituality and Indian Culture |url=https://www.livehindustan.com/uttar-pradesh/prayagraj/story-uttarakhand-minister-premchand-agarwal-attends-kumbh-mela-emphasizes-spirituality-and-indian-culture-201740409625991.html |date=24 February 2025 |newspaper=Hindustan |language=hi-IN }}
• Annamalai Kuppusamy, State president of the Bharatiya Janata Party in Tamil Nadu.{{Cite news |date=23 February 2025 |title=Mahakumbh : तमिलनाडु बीजेपी प्रमुख अन्नामलाई ने संगम में डुबकी लगाई, कहा- महाकुंभ में आना सौभाग्य की बात |trans-title=Tamil Nadu BJP chief K Annamalai took a dip in Sangam, said- it is a privilege to come to Mahakumbh |url=https://www.amarujala.com/uttar-pradesh/allahabad/tamil-nadu-bjp-chief-k-annamalai-took-a-dip-in-sangam-said-it-is-a-privilege-to-come-to-mahakumbh-2025-02-23 |newspaper=Amar Ujala }}
• Sajeev Kandoth, Karayogam President, Rabigh

• Erik Solheim, Former Norwegian Minister for Climate and Environment,{{Cite news |date=17 February 2025 |title='Once in a Lifetime Experience': Former Norwegian Minister Takes Dip At Prayagraj's Maha Kumbh |url=https://news.abplive.com/news/india/mahakumbh-2025-former-norwegian-minister-erik-solheim-takes-dip-at-prayagraj-s-maha-kumbh-1752026 |access-date=17 February 2025 |work=ABP News |language=en}}

• Adah Sharma, Hindi and Telugu actress{{cite news |title=Actor Adah Sharma recites Shiv Tandav Stotram at Maha Kumbh 2025|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/celebrities/story/adah-sharma-recites-shiv-tandav-stotram-maha-kumbh-2025-2667720-2025-01-20 |work=India Today |date=20 January 2025}}
• Anupam Kher, Bollywood actor and producer{{cite news |title=Anupam Kher takes holy dip at Maha Kumbh, shares video: Tears started flowing|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/celebrities/story/anupam-kher-takes-holy-dip-at-maha-kumbh-2025-shares-video-2668999-2025-01-23 |work=India Today |date=23 January 2025}}
• Akshay Kumar, Bollywood actor.{{Cite news|date=24 February 2025 |title=Akshay Kumar Takes Holy Dip At Maha Kumbh Mela, Praises Arrangements |url=https://www.dailyexcelsior.com/akshay-kumar-takes-holy-dip-at-maha-kumbh-mela-praises-arrangements/ |access-date=24 February 2025 |newspaper=Daily Excelsior |language=en}}
• Avinash Tiwary, Indian actor{{cite news |title=Maha Kumbh is a once-in-a-lifetime experience, says Avinash|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/articleshow/117508360.cms |newspaper=Times of India |date=24 January 2025 |first1=Iti Shree |last1=Misra }}
• Bhagyashree, Indian Bollywood actress{{cite web |title=Bhagyashree Shares Precious Moments From Her Maha Kumbh Visit With Family|url=https://www.ndtv.com/travel/watch-bhagyashree-shares-precious-moments-from-her-maha-kumbh-visit-with-family-7577638|website=NDTV |date=28 January 2025}}
• Chris Martin, British singer and co-founder of the rock band Coldplay{{cite news |title=Celebrities attended Maha Kumbh Mela|url=https://www.cnbctv18.com/photos/india/maha-kumbh-2025-coldplay-chris-martin-gautam-adani-anupam-kher-celebrities-embrace-spirituality-19548021-10.htm |work=CNBC TV18 |date=28 January 2025 }}
• Dakota Johnson, American actress and daughter of Don Johnson and Melanie Griffith
• Esha Gupta, Indian actress and model{{cite news |title=Main Yaha Pe Sanatani Ke Dharam Se Aayi Hoon', Aashram Actress Esha Gupta Visits Maha Kumbh To Take The Holy Dip (Watch)|url=https://www.freepressjournal.in/entertainment/main-yaha-pe-sanatani-ke-dharam-se-aayi-hoon-aashram-actress-esha-gupta-visits-maha-kumbh-to-take-the-holy-dip-watch|date=6 February 2025 |website=The Free Press Journal }}
• Guru Randhawa, singer, songwriter and music composer
• Himansh Kohli, Indian Bollywood actor{{cite web |title=Hemansh Kohli Shares Captivating Photos From Maha Kumbh Visit In Prayagraj|url=https://www.filmibeat.com/photo-gallery/hemansh-kohli-shares-captivating-photos-from-maha-kumbh-visit-in-prayagraj-100227.html |website=filmibeat.com|date=28 January 2025}}
• Juhi Chawla, Indian actress.{{Cite news |date=18 February 2025 |title=Juhi Chawla Takes Holy Dip At Mahakumbh, Calls It 'Sabse Khoobsurat Subah' Of Her Life |url=https://www.timesnownews.com/entertainment-news/bollywood/juhi-chawla-takes-holy-dip-at-mahakumbh-calls-it-sabse-khoobsurat-subah-of-her-life-article-118351392/amp |access-date=18 February 2025 |work=Times Now |language=en |first1=Simran |last1=Khan }}
• Katrina Kaif, India-based British actress{{Cite news |date=24 February 2025 |title=Katrina Kaif poses at Maha Kumbh 2025 with mother-in-law, visits ashram: 'Starting my experience here'. Watch |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/katrina-kaif-visits-maha-kumbh-2025-with-mother-in-law-visits-ashram-starting-my-experience-here-watch-9853651/ |access-date=24 February 2025 |newspaper=The Indian Express |language=en}}
• Kabir Khan, director, screenwriter and cinematographer of Bollywood{{cite news|title=Kabir Khan taking holy dip at Sangam|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/director-kabir-khan-on-taking-holy-dip-at-sangam-maha-kumbh-unites-us-all/articleshow/117648143.cms|date=28 January 2025|newspaper=Times of India|archive-date=28 January 2025|access-date=28 January 2025|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250128220552/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/director-kabir-khan-on-taking-holy-dip-at-sangam-maha-kumbh-unites-us-all/articleshow/117648143.cms|url-status=live}}
• Kubbra Sait, Indian actress{{Cite news |date=2 February 2025 |title=Kubbra Sait takes a divine dip at Mahakumbh Mela |url=https://www.thestatesman.com/entertainment/bollywood/kubbra-sait-takes-a-divine-dip-at-mahakumbh-mela-1503393339.html |access-date=7 February 2025 |newspaper=The Statesman (India) |language=en}}
• Mamta Kulkarni, former Bollywood actress{{cite news |title=Celebrities attended Maha Kumbh Mela|url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/india/top-celebs-who-attended-maha-kumbh-2025-from-mamta-kulkarni-to-gautam-adani/remo-dsouza/slideshow/117599519.cms |date=27 January 2025 |newspaper=The Economic Times }}
• Milind Soman, Indian Bollywood actor{{cite news |title=Milind Soman takes holy dip with wife Ankita Konwar at Maha Kumbh Mela|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/milind-soman-takes-holy-dip-with-wife-ankita-konwar-at-maha-kumbh-mela-see-pics-9808321/ |newspaper=Indian Express |date=30 January 2025}}
• Neena Gupta, Indian Bollywood actress{{Cite news |date=7 February 2025 |title=Neena Gupta, Sanjay Mishra Announce Vadh 2, Take A Holy Dip At Maha Kumbh 2025 |url=https://www.timesnownews.com/entertainment-news/bollywood/neena-gupta-sanjay-mishra-announce-vadh-2-take-a-holy-dip-at-maha-kumbh-2025-article-118027825 |access-date=7 February 2025 |website=Times Now |first1=Tanmayi |last1=Savadi |language=en}}
• Nas Daily (Nuseir Yassin), Israeli-Palestinian vlogger{{Cite news |title='These guys from Adani…': Vlogger Nas Daily visits Maha Kumbh with Gautam Adani's group |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/trending/these-guys-from-adani-nas-daily-visits-maha-kumbh-with-gautam-adanis-group-101738386562328.html |newspaper=Hindustan Times |date=1 February 2025}}
• Pankaj Tripathi, Indian Bollywood actor.{{Cite news |date=9 February 2025 |title=Pankaj Tripathi talks about 'spiritual vibes' as he visits Mahakumbh Mela with family, poses with kids for pics |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/pankaj-tripathi-talks-about-spiritual-vibes-as-he-visits-mahakumbh-mela-with-family-poses-with-kids-for-pics-101739066366662.html |archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20250209092201/https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/pankaj-tripathi-talks-about-spiritual-vibes-as-he-visits-mahakumbh-mela-with-family-poses-with-kids-for-pics-101739066366662.html |archive-date=9 February 2025 |access-date=11 February 2025 |newspaper=Hindustan Times |language=en |editor-first1=Ananya |editor-last1=Das}}
• Neeti Mohan, Indian singer{{citation |title=neetimohan18 |date=12 February 2025 |work=Instagram |first1=Neeti |last1=Mohan |url=https://www.instagram.com/p/DF96MbjSecj/?igsh=MXBlcTB3dHZsd3h5dw== }}
• Poonam Pandey, Indian model and actress{{cite news |title='Sab paap dhul gaye mere' says Poonam Pandey after taking a holy dip at Maha Kumbh Mela |url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/magazines/panache/sab-paap-dhul-gaye-mere-says-poonam-pandey-after-taking-a-holy-dip-at-maha-kumbh-mela-check-pics/articleshow/117734142.cms |newspaper=The Economic Times |date=30 January 2025}}
• Preity Zinta, Indian actress{{cite news |title=Preity Zinta heads to Maha Kumbh mela: 'All roads lead to Prayagraj|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/preity-zinta-heads-to-maha-kumbh-mela-all-roads-lead-to-prayagraj-101740392910377.html|date=24 February 2025 |newspaper=Hindustan Times |first1=Sugandha |last1=Rawal }}
• Raj Arjun, Indian Actor
• Sara Arjun, Indian actress{{cite news |work=Hindustan Times |title=Raj Arjun and Sara Arjun on visiting Maha Kumbh, Prayagraj: Boat ride and divine dip at Triveni Sangam is beyond words |first1=Deep |last1=Saxena |date=4 February 2025 |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/htcity/trips-tours/raj-arjun-and-sara-arjun-on-visiting-maha-kumbh-prayagraj-boat-ride-and-divine-dip-at-triveni-sangam-is-beyond-words-101738586829148.html }}
• Remo D'Souza, choreographer, film director, and producer{{cite news |title=Remo D'Souza attends Maha Kumbh in disguise, takes holy dip |url=https://www.deccanherald.com/entertainment/remo-dsouza-attends-maha-kumbh-in-disguise-takes-holy-dip-3374962 |newspaper=Deccan Herald |date=27 January 2025}}
• Rajkummar Rao, Indian Bollywood actor{{Cite news |date=7 February 2025 |title=Rajkummar Rao Feels 'Fortunate' To Visit Maha Kumbh With Wife Patralekhaa: We Are Staying At Parmarth Niketan Ashram |url=https://www.timesnownews.com/entertainment-news/bollywood/rajkummar-rao-feels-fortunate-to-visit-maha-kumbh-with-wife-patralekhaa-we-are-staying-at-parmarth-niketan-ashram-article-118015343 |access-date=7 February 2025 |website=Times Now |first1=Mudit |last1=Bhatnagar |language=en}}
• Roshni Walia, Indian actress{{Cite web |title=roshniwaliaa |first1=Roshni |last1=Walia |url=https://www.instagram.com/reel/DF5ewVsTgPN/?igsh=MWt6aXJtNDJjMW5rZQ== |date=10 February 2025 |website=Instagram }}
• Sanjay Mishra, Indian Bollywood actor{{Cite news |agency=Asian News International |date=7 February 2025 |title=Sanjay Mishra visits Maha Kumbh 2025 in Prayagraj, lauds arrangements |url=https://theprint.in/feature/sanjay-mishra-visits-maha-kumbh-2025-in-prayagraj-lauds-arrangements/2484218/ |access-date=7 February 2025 |newspaper=ThePrint |language=en }}
• Sonal Chauhan, Indian actress{{Cite web |title=Sonal Chauhan Visits & Take Holy Dip In Sangam Prayagraj At Mahakumbh Mela 2025 |url=https://www.filmibeat.com/photo-gallery/sonal-chauhan-visits-take-holy-dip-in-sangam-prayagraj-at-mahakumbh-mela-2025-100569.html |date=10 February 2025 |website=Filmibeat|language=en |first1=Ghanshyam |last1=R }}
• Sourabh Raaj Jain, Indian Bollywood actor{{Cite news |title=Sourabh Raaj Jain plays Braj Ki Holi at Maha Kumbh |agency=TNN |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/sourabh-raaj-jain-plays-braj-ki-holi-at-maha-kumbh/articleshow/117825377.cms |access-date=7 February 2025 |newspaper=Times of India |date=1 February 2025}}
• Shankar Mahadevan, singer and composer
• Shivangi Joshi, lead actress at Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai{{cite news |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/shivangi-joshi-takes-holy-dip-in-triveni-sangam-at-mahakumbh-with-her-family-see-video/articleshow/118088814.cms |title=Shivangi Joshi takes holy dip in Triveni Sangam at Mahakumbh with her family; see video |newspaper=The Times of India |date=9 February 2025 }}
• Shreema Bhattacherjee, Bengali actress{{Cite web |title=shreemabhattacherjee |work=Instagram |url=https://www.instagram.com/p/DFZlMdHBHO3/?igsh=MTBuYXI5aXVocTZ3Mg== |date=29 January 2025 |first1=Shreema |last1=Bhattacharjee |author-link=Shreema Bhattacharjee}}
• Siddharth Nigam, Indian actor from Prayagraj{{cite news |title=Siddharth Nigam Pays A Visit To Maha Kumbh Mela: 'Truly A Blessing' |url=https://www.news18.com/entertainment/television/siddharth-nigam-pays-a-visit-to-maha-kumbh-mela-truly-a-blessing-aa-9189749.html |first1=Shreyanka |last1=Mazumdar |work=News18 |date=15 January 2025 |archive-date=25 January 2025 |access-date=29 January 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250125204320/https://www.news18.com/entertainment/television/siddharth-nigam-pays-a-visit-to-maha-kumbh-mela-truly-a-blessing-aa-9189749.html |url-status=live }}
• Srinidhi Shetty, Indian kannada actress{{Cite web |date=7 February 2025 |title=KGF Actress Srinidhi Shetty Takes Holy Dip At Triveni Sangam In Prayagraj |work=Live India |first1=Disha |last1=Rojhe |url=https://liveindia.tv/entertainment/kgf-actress-srinidhi-shetty-takes-holy-dip-at-triveni-sangam-in-prayagraj/ |language=en }}
• Sunil Grover, actor and comedian, part of The Kapil Sharma Show{{cite news|title=Mahakumbh 2025: The Great Indian Kapil Show fame Sunil Grover feels 'blessed' after taking his 'much-awaited dip' at the Sangam|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/mahakumbh-2025-the-great-indian-kapil-show-fame-sunil-grover-feels-blessed-after-taking-his-much-awaited-dip-at-the-sangam/articleshow/117698920.cms|newspaper=Times of India|date=29 January 2025|archive-date=29 January 2025|access-date=30 January 2025|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250129181950/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/mahakumbh-2025-the-great-indian-kapil-show-fame-sunil-grover-feels-blessed-after-taking-his-much-awaited-dip-at-the-sangam/articleshow/117698920.cms|url-status=live}}
• Sunil Shetty, Indian Actor.{{Cite news |title=महाकुंभ पहुंचे सुनील शेट्टी : बोले- हर घंटे लाखों का डुबकी लगाकर निकल जाना, ऐसी व्यवस्था कहीं नहीं हो सकती |trans-title=Sunil Shetty reached Maha Kumbh: He said- lakhs of people take a dip and leave every hour, such a system cannot be done anywhere else |url=https://www.amarujala.com/uttar-pradesh/allahabad/sunil-shetty-reached-mahakumbh-said-lakhs-of-people-take-a-dip-every-hour-2025-02-12 |date=12 February 2025 |newspaper=Amar Ujala |first1=Vinod |last1=Singh |language=hi}}
• Tina Ambani, former actress and wife of Anil Ambani{{cite news |title=Tina and Anil Ambani visit Maha Kumbh, industrialist takes holy dip in Sangam|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/trending/tina-and-anil-ambani-visit-maha-kumbh-industrialist-takes-holy-dip-in-sangam-watch-101737973931607.html |newspaper=Hindustan Times |date=27 January 2025 |first1=Muskaan |last1=Sharma }}
• Vicky Kaushal, Indian actor.{{Cite news |date=13 February 2025 |title=Vicky Kaushal Reaches Maha Kumbh To Take Holy Dip At Triveni Sangam With Chhaava Producer Dinesh Vijan, Says 'Feeling Fortunate' |url=https://www.timesnownews.com/entertainment-news/bollywood/vicky-kaushal-reaches-maha-kumbh-to-take-holy-dip-at-triveni-sangam-with-chhaava-producer-dinesh-vijan-article-118207868 |access-date=13 February 2025 |work=Times Now |language=en |first1=Mudit |last1=Bhatnagar }}
• Tanisha Mukherjee, Indian actress{{cite news |url=https://www.livehindustan.com/short-videos/k8vhlSbik6w |newspaper=Hindustan |title=Tanisha Mukherjee takes a sacred dip at the Maha Kumbh Mela |access-date=25 February 2025 |language=hi-IN }}
• Vidyut Jammwal, Indian actor {{Cite news |agency=Asian News International |newspaper=ThePrint |date=11 February 2025 |title="We should not forget our culture," says Vidyut Jamwal as he attends Maha Kumbh |url=https://theprint.in/feature/we-should-not-forget-our-culture-says-vidyut-jamwal-as-he-attends-maha-kumbh/2489389/ |access-date=11 February 2025 |language=en }}
• Vijay Deverakonda, Indian actor{{Cite web |title=Chris Martin, Vijay Deverakonda to Shivangi Joshi, celebs at Maha Kumbh 2025 |url=https://www.mid-day.com/entertainment/bollywood-news/photo/chris-martin-vijay-deverakonda-shivangi-joshi-celebs-at-maha-kumbh-2025-104077/7 |access-date=10 February 2025 |website=Mid-day |language=en}}
• Vinod Bhanushali, Indian film producer{{cite news |title=Vinod Bhanushali Takes Holy Dip In Triveni Sangam At Maha Kumbh, Shares Enriching Journey|url=https://www.msn.com/en-in/entertainment/other/vinod-bhanushali-takes-holy-dip-in-triveni-sangam-at-maha-kumbh-shares-enriching-journey/ar-AA1yn6my |date=4 February 2025 |first1=Grace |last1=Cyril |website=msn.com }}
• Vivek Oberoi, Indian actor.{{Cite news |date=13 February 2025 |title=Vivek Oberoi and family attend Maha Kumbh 2025 in Prayagraj: 'We have come to thank god' |url=https://www.livemint.com/news/india/prayagraj-mahakumbh-vivek-oberoi-mahakumbh-2025-uttar-pradesh-11739438227816.html |newspaper=Mint }}
• Sivamani, Indian percussionist.{{Cite news |date=14 February 2025 |title=Sivamani attend Maha Kumbh 2025 in Prayagraj |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/allahabad/vicky-kaushal-vivek-oberoi-shivamani-take-dip-praise-yogi/articleshow/118224641.cms |newspaper=The Times of India }}
• Puneet Issar, Indian actor, writer, director, producer and dialect coach.
• Rupali Ganguly, Indian actress.{{Cite news |date=13 February 2025 |title=Rupali Ganguly joins divine Sangam Aarti at Mahakumbh in Prayagraj |url=https://www.daijiworld.com/news/newsDisplay?newsID=1271448 |work=Daijiworld.com}}
• Malina Joshi, Nepali actress and Miss Nepal 2011{{Cite web |title=malinajoshi11 |first1=Malina |last1=Joshi |url=https://www.instagram.com/p/DFUB3idz7Rm/?igsh=cWNqZ3RrbWhiYTFy |date=27 January 2025 |access-date=15 February 2025 |website=Instagram}}
• Malini Awasthi, Indian folk singer.{{Cite news |title=Singer Malini Awasthi visits Maha Kumbh Mela |url=https://www.aninews.in/news/entertainment/bollywood/singer-malini-awasthi-visits-maha-kumbh-mela20250207192027/ |date=7 February 2025 |work=Asian News International |language=en}}
• Shaan, Indian playback singer.
• Tejendra Majumdar, Indian sarod player{{Cite web |title=tejendra narayan majumdar |first1=Tejendra |last1=Majumdar |url=https://www.instagram.com/tejendra_narayan_majumdar/p/DGKptZqBrTx/ |date=7 February 2025 |website=Instagram }}
• Tanmoy Bose, Indian tabla player and composer
• Tamannaah Bhatia, Indian actress{{Cite web |title=Hindustan Times |url=https://www.instagram.com/reel/DGX8_sPpT_o/?igsh=MTgyaXZhMnZyNTU2Yw== |date=22 February 2025 |website=Instagram}}
• Akhilesh Gundecha, Indian pakhawaj player{{citation needed|date=February 2025}}
• KG Prasad, Carnatic and devotional singer, and percussionist{{citation needed|date=February 2025}}
• Nimrat Kaur, Indian actress.{{Cite news |date=19 February 2025 |title=Nimrat Kaur on discovering the Maha Kumbh snan significance beyond her Sikh upbringing |url=https://www.thestatesman.com/entertainment/bollywood/nimrat-kaur-on-discovering-the-maha-kumbh-snan-significance-beyond-her-sikh-upbringing-1503399836.html |newspaper=The Statesman (India) }}
• Sanchita Basu, lead actress at Thukra Ke Mera Pyaar{{cite news |url=https://www.livehindustan.com/uttar-pradesh/prayagraj/story-sanchita-basu-takes-holy-dip-in-sangam-shares-photos-on-instagram-201739891801242.html |title='ठुकरा के मेरा प्यार की संचिता बसु ने संगम में लगाई डुबकी |trans-title=Thukra Ke Mera Pyaar's Sanchita Basu Took a Holy Dip in Sangam |newspaper=Hindustan |language=hi-IN |date=18 February 2025 }}
• Raveena Tandon, Indian actress.{{Cite news |date=25 February 2025 |title=Maha Kumbh in pics: Katrina Kaif, Raveena Tandon and others take a holy dip in Sangam |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/photos/maha-kumbh-in-pics-katrina-kaif-raveena-tandon-and-others-take-a-holy-dip-in-sangam-101740471537539.html |newspaper=Hindustan Times }}
• Kailash Kher, Indian music composer and singer.{{Cite news |date=23 February 2025 |title=Maha Kumbh fills heart with devotion: Kailash Kher |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/allahabad/maha-kumbh-fills-heart-with-devotion-kailash-kher/articleshow/118510669.cms |newspaper=Times of India }}
• Mohit Chauhan, Indian playback singer.{{Cite news |date=24 February 2025 |title="Once-in-a-lifetime opportunity" : Mohit Chauhan on attending Maha Kumbh |url=https://www.aninews.in/news/entertainment/out-of-box/once-in-a-lifetime-opportunity-mohit-chauhan-on-attending-maha-kumbh20250224215504/ |work=Asian News International }}
• Dalljiet Kaur, Indian actress
• Kanikka Kapur, Indian actress
• Aneri Vajani, Indian actress

• Balkrishna, chairman of Patanjali Ayurved{{Cite news |title=महाकुंभ में पहुंचे आचार्य बालकृष्ण बोले : जिसके अंदर श्रद्धा होगी, वह गंगा स्नान को अनुभव कर सकता है |trans-title=Acharya Balkrishna, who reached Maha Kumbh, said: anyone who has faith can experience bathing in the Ganges |url=https://www.amarujala.com/uttar-pradesh/allahabad/acharya-balkrishna-who-reached-mahakumbh-said-he-who-has-faith-can-experience-bathing-in-the-ganga-2025-01-28 |access-date=29 January 2025 |newspaper=Amar Ujala |language=hi |first1=Neelam |last1=Singh |date=28 January 2025 }}
• Anil Ambani, chairman and managing director of Reliance Group
• Akash Ambani, chairman of Reliance Jio{{Cite news |date=13 February 2025 |title="Ambanis at Maha Kumbh!"- Viral video captures 4 generations in Prayagraj |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/etimes/trending/ambanis-at-maha-kumbh-viral-video-captures-4-generations-in-prayagraj/articleshow/118150523.cms |access-date=20 February 2025 |newspaper=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}
• Gautam Adani, founder and chairman of the Adani Group{{cite news |title=Adani visits Prayagraj, says Kumbh a blueprint for sustainable civilisation|url=https://www.business-standard.com/india-news/adani-visits-prayagraj-says-kumbh-a-blueprint-for-sustainable-civilisation-125012701197_1.html|newspaper=Business Standard |date=27 January 2025}}
• Isha M. Ambani, Member of the Board of Reliance Industries.{{Cite news |date=25 February 2025 |title=Isha Ambani offers prayers at Triveni Sangam in Prayagraj |url=https://www.aninews.in/news/entertainment/bollywood/isha-ambani-offers-prayers-at-triveni-sangam-in-prayagraj20250225162331/ |work=Asian News International}}
• Laurene Powell Jobs, chairperson of Steve Jobs trust
• Mukesh Ambani, chairman and managing director of Reliance Industries.{{Cite news |date=11 February 2025 |title=Mukesh Ambani attends Maha Kumbh with family |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/mukesh-ambani-attends-maha-kumbh-with-family/articleshow/118149465.cms |access-date=11 February 2025 |newspaper=The Times of India |language=en}}
• Nita Ambani, chairman, founder and managing director of Reliance Foundation{{cite news|url=https://www.cnbctv18.com/india/reliance-industries-chairman-mukesh-ambani-family-at-mahakumbh-mela-2025-triveni-sangam-prayagraj-19556846.htm|title=Reliance Industries Chief Mukesh Ambani and family take holy dip at Triveni Sangam in Mahakumbh Mela 2025|access-date=11 February 2025 |date=11 February 2025 |website=CNBCTV 18 |first1=Ajay |last1=Vaishnav }}{{cite news|url=https://www.news18.com/india/reliance-chairman-mukesh-ambani-family-anant-ambani-nita-ambani-take-holy-dip-at-sangam-in-mahakumbh-mela-prayagraj-latest-news-9223608.html|title=Ambanis Take A Dip At Sangam In Mahakumbh Mela As Four Generations Visit Prayagraj "Watch Videos"|website=News 18|access-date=11 February 2025 |date=11 February 2025 }}
• Pieter Elbers, CEO of IndiGo{{cite news |date=30 January 2025 |title=Indigo CEO Pieter Elbers Shares His "Once-In-A-Lifetime" Maha Kumbh Experience |url=https://www.ndtv.com/travel/indigo-ceo-pieter-elbers-shares-his-once-in-a-lifetime-maha-kumbh-experience-7593157 |website=NDTV |editor-first1=Jigyasa |editor-last1=Kakwani}}
• Sudha Murty, founder and chairperson of Infosys Foundation{{cite news |title=Sudha Murty's message for youth from Maha Kumbh: 'Embrace spirituality' |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/india/story/sudha-murty-message-for-youth-from-maha-kumbh-embrace-spirituality-2669091-2025-01-23|work= India Today |date=23 January 2025 |first1=Samarth |last1=Srivastava }}

• The Great Khali, retired professional wrestler{{cite web|url=https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/the-great-khali-takes-holy-dip-at-maha-kumbh-devotees-security-officials-start-selfie-war-watch-7604417|title=Watch: The Great Khali Takes Holy Dip At Maha Kumbh. Devotees, Security Officials Start Selfie War|work=NDTV|access-date=2 February 2025|date=31 January 2025}}
• Mary Kom, former Olympic boxer{{cite news |title=Mary Kom, Suresh Raina take dip in Ganga at Maha Kumbh Mela|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/sports/story/maha-kumbh-mela-mary-kom-suresh-raina-take-dip-in-ganga-2670404-2025-01-26|work=India Today|date=26 January 2025|access-date=29 January 2025 |archive-date=26 January 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250126112321/https://www.indiatoday.in/sports/story/maha-kumbh-mela-mary-kom-suresh-raina-take-dip-in-ganga-2670404-2025-01-26|url-status=live}}
• Suresh Raina, former Indian cricketer
• Jay Shah, Chairman of the International Cricket Council{{cite news |title=Mahakumbh 2025 in pics: Top politicians, Swamis, Sadhus and other devotees throng to Triveni Sangam |url=https://www.livemint.com/photos/mahakumbh-2025-in-pics-top-politicians-swamis-sadhus-and-commoners-devotees-throng-to-triveni-sangam-11738038119387.html |newspaper=Mint |date=28 January 2025 |first1=Arshdeep |last1=Kaur}}
• R. P. Singh, former Indian cricketer{{Cite web |title=rpsingh99 |first1=R.P. |last1=Singh |url=https://www.instagram.com/reel/DFNjyTxt47q |access-date=30 January 2025 |website=Instagram |date=24 January 2025 }}
• Navdeep Singh, Indian para-athletics{{Cite web |work=Instagram |url=https://www.instagram.com/p/DFhuX7QyD6e/?igsh=MXJteWNhNmRlMWp3dQ== |date=1 February 2025|access-date=8 February 2025 |title=navdeepjavelin |first1=Navdeep |last1=Singh }}
• Saina Nehwal, Indian badminton player{{Cite news |title=Fortunate to be part of Kumbh: Saina Nehwal |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/allahabad/fortunate-to-be-part-of-kumbh-saina-nehwal/articleshow/117955932.cms |date=5 February 2025 |access-date=5 February 2025 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}
• Anil Kumble, former Indian cricketer.{{Cite news |title=Blessed! Anil Kumble And Wife Visit Mahakumbh, Take Holy Dip In Sangam On Magh Purnima |url=https://www.news18.com/cricket/blessed-anil-kumble-take-holy-dip-at-mahakumbh-with-wife-on-magh-purnima-9224418.html |date=12 February 2025 |work=News18 |language=en}}
• Sunil Gavaskar, former Indian cricketer{{Cite news |title=After RP Singh and Anil Kumble, Sunil Gavaskar takes a holy dip at Mahakumbh in Prayagraj |url=https://www.insidesport.in/sports-gossip/after-rp-singh-and-anil-kumble-sunil-gavaskar-takes-a-holy-dip-at-mahakumbh-in-prayagraj/ |first1=Aman |last1=Verma |date=18 February 2025 |work=Insidesport.in }}
• Sandeep Lamichhane, Nepali international cricketer{{Cite web |title=sandeep_lamichhane25 |first1=Sandeep |last1=Lamichhane |url=https://www.instagram.com/p/DGI_fA3zcEp/?igsh=cnV1am1qZnlxem9h |date=16 February 2025 |website=Instagram}}
• Mayank Agarwal, Indian cricketer{{Cite news |title=बदन पर भगवा कुर्ता, माथे पर तिलक... Mayank Agarwal ने पिता संग प्रयागराज में लगाई आस्था की डुबकी- VIDEO |trans-title=Mayank Agarwal along with his father visited Prayagraj Mahakumbh 2025 Watch the Video |url=https://www.jagran.com/cricket/headlines-mayank-agarwal-at-mahakumbh-2025-prayagraj-shares-video-his-father-also-seen-with-him-watch-the-video-23882711.html |access-date=19 February 2025 |newspaper=Dainik Jagran |language=hi |first1=Priyanka |last1=Joshi }}
• Ishant Sharma, Indian cricketer{{Cite news |title=Ishant Sharma takes holy dip at Mahakumbh, shares pics|url=https://www.aninews.in/news/entertainment/out-of-box/ishant-sharma-takes-holy-dip-at-mahakumbh-shares-pics20250222220102/ |work=Asian News International |date=22 February 2025}}

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