The ongoing Maha Kumbh 2025 has drawn an estimated 60 crore devotees to the sacred triveni sangam in Prayagraj, where the Ganga, Yamuna, and mythical Saraswati meet. However, not everyone has been able to make the pilgrimage, and across India, people have found unique ways to take a holy dip, believing it will cleanse them of their sins.
As Maha Kumbh Ends, Devotees Found Unique Ways to Take a Holy Dip From Afar
Noida Residents Turn Swimming Pool into 'Triveni Sangam'
In an unusual display of devotion, residents of a society in Noida, Uttar Pradesh, recreated the sacred confluence in their swimming pool. Since they couldn’t travel to Prayagraj, they arranged for holy water from Triveni Sangam to be brought to their society. They then poured the water into their pool, believing it would spiritually connect them to the Maha Kumbh.
A video of the event went viral, showing women of ATS Society taking a dip in the swimming pool, chanting "Har Har Gange," and offering prayers. Many social media users reacted with admiration for their devotion, while others debated the practice.
Holy Water Reaches Prisoners Across Uttar Pradesh
The Uttar Pradesh Jails Department also ensured that inmates can participate in the Maha Kumbh. Authorities had arranged for holy water from the Sangam to be transported to all major jails across the state. On February 21, the water was mixed with regular water and stored in small tanks inside prison premises. The 90,000 inmates across 75 jails will be allowed to bathe in the sacred water after offering prayers.
VIDEO | On Friday, the Uttar Pradesh jail administration made arrangements to bring holy water from Prayagraj's Sangam to 75 prisons across the state. The holy water was mixed with regular water and stored in small tanks allowing prisoners to take a sacred bath and offer prayers.… pic.twitter.com/kXvPmHaFRf
Woman Performs ‘Video Call Snan’ for Husband
In another unique incident at the Maha Kumbh 2025, a woman on a video call with her husband ensured he could be part of the sacred ritual from afar. Just before taking a dip in the Triveni Sangam, she held up her phone, showing her husband resting in bed, and repeatedly submerged it into the holy waters. This unexpected act, which allowed her husband to experience a 'digital snan', has now gone viral, sparking discussions.
'Digital Snan' for Devotees Unable to Travel
In a similar initiative, Dipak Goyal, a local entrepreneur, introduced a 'Digital Snan' for devotees who couldn’t visit the Maha Kumbh. At a cost of Rs 1,100 per person, people could send their photographs via WhatsApp, which would then be ritually immersed in the Sangam as a symbolic dip.
A video showcasing this virtual offering went viral, triggering mixed reactions. While some called it a convenient alternative, others dismissed it as "faith exploitation."
The Maha Kumbh is a rare event, occurring once every 144 years, following 12 Kumbh Melas. This year’s event began on January 13, 2025, and concluded on February 26, 2025, on Maha Shivratri.
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