Clad in track pants, a saffron jacket, and with a rudrakash mala in hand, PM Modi performed traditional rituals before taking a holy dip at the Triveni Sangam. His ceremonies, which included offerings to the Sun God and the performance of Tarpan, highlighted the timeless cultural heritage of India and reinforced the sacred bond between the people and their holy rivers.
BY PC Bureau
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said that the ‘snan’ at Sangam (confluence of rivers Ganga, Yamuna and mythical Saraswati) is a moment of divine connection. He added that he was blessed to be at the Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj.
“…It is a moment of divine connection, and like the crores of others who have taken part in it, I was also filled with a spirit of devotion. May Maa Ganga bless all with peace, wisdom, good health and harmony,” he wrote on X while sharing his pictures.
Blessed to be at the Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj. The Snan at the Sangam is a moment of divine connection, and like the crores of others who have taken part in it, I was also filled with a spirit of devotion.
May Maa Ganga bless all with peace, wisdom, good health and harmony. pic.twitter.com/ImeWXGsmQ3
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) February 5, 2025
PM Modi took a holy dip in Prayagraj’s Triveni Sangam amid Vedic chants and hymns, during the ongoing Maha Kumbh mela. Decked in track pants, saffron jacket and ‘rudrakash mala‘ in hand, the prime minister offered prayers to the Sun God and worshipped the sacred rivers Ganga, Yamuna, and Saraswati.
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He performed the traditional rituals with offerings of rice, flowers, fruits, and a red cloth at the confluence. Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath had welcomed the PM on his arrival in Prayagraj. The administration said that despite Modi’s visit, devotees continued their bathing rituals at the Sangam. The city, however, was on high alert due to security reasons.
Here are highlights from a very divine visit to Prayagraj. pic.twitter.com/ecz1Yrl4Oy
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) February 5, 2025
Modi made a striking departure from his usual kurta-pyjama as he took a holy dip at the Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj, opting instead for a red jersey and deep blue Adidas track pants with saffron stripes.
Adding to his distinctive look, PM Modi wrapped a navy blue scarf around his neck and wore a rudraksha bracelet on his wrist. His choice of attire stood out at the sacred gathering, where leaders and devotees typically don traditional Indian attire.
Details Of Rituals Performed By PM Modi
Before stepping into the waters, PM Modi performed a detailed worship ceremony. He first touched the water with reverence, offered prayers to the Sun God, and performed Tarpan (ancestral offerings).
Dressed in a black kurta, saffron stole, and Himachali cap, he made offerings of rice, flowers, fruits, and a red cloth to the holy rivers. The local priests welcomed him with a ceremonial tilak before he departed via boat with CM Yogi.
