With Delhi going to the polls, Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to take a holy dip at Prayagraj’s Triveni Sangam tomorrow.
PM Modi is scheduled to arrive at Prayagraj Airport at 10:05 am. From there, he will travel to the DPS helipad at 10:10 am before proceeding to Areal Ghat at 10:45 am. At 10:50 am, he will take a boat from Areal Ghat to Mahakumbh, where he will take a dip at the Sangam Ghat from 11:00 to 11:30 am.
At 11:45 am, he will return by boat to Areal Ghat and then travel back to the DPS helipad. From there, he will proceed to Prayagraj Airport. The prime minister is set to depart Prayagraj on an Air Force plane at 12:30 pm.
This visit comes just days after a stampede at the Mahakumbh Mela near Sangam left at least 30 dead and nearly 60 injured during the ‘amrit snan’ (royal bath) on Mauni Amavasya.
During the visit, PM Modi is expected to interact with saints and also review the arrangements made for the millions of pilgrims attending the Mahakumbh 2025.
SIGNIFICANCE OF FEBRUARY 5
On February 5, while Delhi’s elections draw attention, many Hindus observe Magh Ashtami and Bhishma Ashtami, days linked to religious traditions and historical events.
Magh Ashtami falls on the eighth day of the Hindu month of Magh. Many gather at the Triveni Sangam in Prayagraj for ritual baths, offer alms, and meditate. The day also aligns with Gupt Navratri, a period marked by religious practices.
Bhishma Ashtami is observed in memory of Bhishma Pitamah, a figure in the Mahabharata. According to tradition, he remained on his bed of arrows until the Sun moved into Uttarayan and Shukla Paksha, choosing the moment of his passing.