Mauni Amavasya: Over 4.5 Crore Devotees Take Holy Dip at Sangam, Records Shattered

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News18•18-01-2026, 21:18
Mauni Amavasya: Over 4.5 Crore Devotees Take Holy Dip at Sangam, Records Shattered
- •Over 4.52 crore devotees took a holy dip at Triveni Sangam on Mauni Amavasya, breaking previous records.
- •CM Yogi Adityanath extended greetings and praised the arrangements for the peaceful and successful bathing festival.
- •Extensive security measures were implemented, including police deployment, CCTV, drones, and AI monitoring.
- •Devotees braved dense fog and biting cold to participate in the sacred bath, with faith outweighing harsh weather.
- •Boat operations were banned, and Akshay Vat darshan was restricted at Prayagraj Magh Mela due to massive crowds and safety concerns.
Why It Matters: Mauni Amavasya witnessed record-breaking participation at Sangam, with over 4.5 crore devotees taking a holy dip.
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