The Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj continues to witness an overwhelming influx of devotees eager to take a sacred dip at the confluence of the Ganges, Yamuna, and the mystical Saraswati rivers.

According to the Uttar Pradesh Information Department, approximately 410 million devotees have so far participated in this spiritual gathering.

Many devotees have also sought blessings through various rituals and prayers at the iconic Triveni Sangam.

The event, regarded as one of the largest religious congregations globally, symbolizes faith, purification, and devotion.

Security and logistics at the Mela have been reinforced to accommodate the massive crowd and ensure smooth proceedings.

The origins of the Kumbh Mela can be traced to Hindu mythology, specifically the tale of the Samudra Manthan, or the churning of the ocean by gods and demons to obtain the nectar of immortality (amrita).

According to legend, drops of this nectar fell at the four sacred locations, making them spiritually potent pilgrimage sites.