Prayagraj: The King of Bhutan, Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck, on Tuesday participated in the Mahakumbh festivities and took a sacred dip at Triveni Sangam (the confluence of Ganga, Yamuna and the mythical Saraswati rivers) here.
Accompanied by the Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath, the king also offered ‘arghya’ to the Sun before taking the holy dip.
The world’s biggest religious and spiritual fair is attracting visitors from across the globe, irrespective of faiths, classes and countries, with over 34.9 crore having taken a holy dip in the Sangam so far.
From business tycoon Gautam Adani to Rajya Sabha MP and philanthropist Sudha Murty, celebrities around the various fields have attended the religious congregation.
Here’s a look at those who have visited Mahakumnb till now:
1. Rajya Sabha MP and philanthropist Sudha Murty took a dip three times at the Ganga ghat during her three-day visit to Mahakumb. “Personally, I have faith, and I believe in it. My grandparents, great-grandparents had planned to take a dip in the Ganga, but they never did because we are from the South, and traveling was very difficult 70 years ago. So, I had the thought that if ever Kumbh comes, I will offer a ritual in their name. I needed to pay my debt to them,” she told IANS.
She also helped serve the Mahaprasad at the ISKCON camp.
2. Gautam Adani, the chairman of the Adani Group, traveled with his family to attend the Mahakumbh Mela. Adani, his wife Priti Adani, the chairperson of the Adani Foundation, and their son Karan Adani, the managing director of Adani Ports and SEZ Limited (APSEZ), also offered prayers at Triveni Sangam.
The Adani Group and ISKCON have collaborated to serve meals to devotees at the mela till February 26.
3. Laurene Powell Jobs, the wife of Apple’s visionary Steve Jobs, made her way to the Niranjini Akhara, accompanied by an impressive entourage of 40 people. She flew to Mahakumb in a Bhutan Airways aircraft, marking Prayagraj’s first international flight in 93 years.
According to reports, she remained at the camp until January 15.
4. Industrialist Anil Ambani along with his wife former actor Tina Ambani, also visited Prayagraj for the ongoing Mahakumbh. In a video shared on Instagram, the industrialist was wearing a simple white kurta-pajama onboard a boat with his wife before taking a holy dip in the river.
6. Choreographer and reality show judge Remo D’Souza shared a video of his visit to Mahakumbh, where he also took a holy dip in the Ganga, on Instagram. D’Souza walked on the street of Prayagraj and kept a low profile to not attract any attention.
7. Filmmaker Kabir Khan was seen at Prayagraj airport on January 28, when he told to ANI reporters that he had come to take a dip in the holy Ganges. “I am very excited. This happens once in 12 years. I feel fortunate to have come here. I will take a holy dip here too. These things are not about Hindus and Muslims, these are the things of our origin, our country and our civilization,” he said..
8. Veteran actor Anupam Kher also took a holy dip at Triveni Sangam on January 23. Taking to Instagram, he shared a glimpse of himself chanting mantras while offering his prayers. “Mahakumbh mein snaan karke jeevan safal hua!! Pehli baar uss sthaan par pahaunch ke mantra uccharan kiye…” he wrote.
He also told ANI was thrilled to be a part of a spiritual event. “I am here to participate in this spiritual gathering. It feels so good to see people from all walks of life here. I also applaud the Uttar Pradesh government and CM Yogi Adityanath for organising this historic festival in a responsible and safe manner,” he added.
9. Music composer and singer Shankar Mahadevan graced the Maha Kumbh Mela with not one but two performances. He first took the stage on January 16 at the inaugural ceremony of cultural events and returned for another mesmerising performance on January 28.
10. Experiencing the Mahakumbh for the first time, Sharma captivated the audience by reciting the Shiv Tandav Stotram live on stage. Reflecting on the moment in an interview, she shared, “There were countless people… maybe even lakhs. My connection to Lord Shiva is beyond words.
11. On January 25, Singer Guru Randhawa, taking to Instagram, shared a video from his spiritual visit, “Blessed to take a sacred dip in Maa Ganga at Prayagraj, where faith flows and spirituality thrives. Starting my new journey with God’s blessing. Har Har Gange!”
12. Milind Usha Soman and his wife, Ankita Konwar, took a holy dip at the Kumbh and shared their experience on social media on January 29. Expressing his thoughts, Milind wrote, “Feeling blessed to be at the Mahakumbh with @ankita_earthy on the auspicious occasion of Mauni Amavasya! This deeply spiritual space and experience serve as a reminder of how small and insignificant we are in the vastness of existence, making every moment here truly special. While my heart is full, I am deeply saddened by the events of last night, and my prayers go out to the families who lost their loved ones. Har Har Gange! Har Har Mahadev!!”
13. Poonam Pandey posted pictures of herself taking a holy dip in the Ganga at the Mahakumbh. She was dressed in a black printed shirt with the word ‘Mahakal,’ along with the chant ‘Jai Mahakal’ and the ‘Om’ symbol written on it. Following the dip, she performed Suryanamaskar.
14. Actor-comedian Sunil Grover was one among the crores of people who made a beeline for the Mahakumbh for spiritual purification. He also shared his experience and gratitude on Instagram. “Divine, Celestial, Godly. Divine to be here at the Mahakumbh 2025. Feeling blessed to take a much-awaited dip. So many Sadhu, Sant, Rishi, Muni, Mahatma have been coming here for thousands of years in the same water. I feel full, complete. Gratitude to each and everyone who helped me to reach here. Jai ho!” Sunil wrote.
On February 1, Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar offered prayers at the Mahakumbh after taking a dip in the Sangam.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah also took a holy dip at the Sangam Ghat and sought blessings from the saints at the Mahakumbh Mela on January 27. He was joined by Baba Ramdev, among other seers. Shah also performed aarti with his wife Sonal Shah, and son Jay Shah at the Triveni Sangam.
Besides Shah, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, Union Minister of Minority Affairs Kiren Rijiju, Union Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal, MPs Hema Malini, Arun Govil and Ravi Kishan also participated in the sacred bathing ritual.
The Yogi government also held a cabinet meeting at Mahakumbh.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to visit the Mahakumbh on Wednesday (February 5).
Samajwadi Party (SP) chief and Kannauj MP Akhilesh Yadav on January 26 took the dip eleven times in the Sangam waters.
