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

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

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to visit the Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh on Wednesday. He will take a holy dip and offer prayers to Maa Ganga at the Sangam at around 11 am, a statement issued by the Prime Minister's Office said.

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

Prime Minister Narendra Modi took holy dip at Maha Kumbh Mela Kshetra, in Prayagraj, accompanied by UP Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath.

Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi is set to visit the Maha Kumbh Mela 2025 in Prayagraj. During his visit, he will take a holy dip at the Sangam and offer prayers to Maa Ganga, marking a significant moment in the ongoing festival.

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India’s Hindu nationalist Prime Minister Narendra Modi made a ritual river dip today at the world’s largest religious festival, a week after