[4] This gathering contains millions of devotees immersing themselves in the Ganges, Yamuna, and the Saraswati, waters of which are considered holy by the Hindus, symbolising a purification of the soul and a path to attaining Moksha or liberation.

[15][16] The Government of Uttar Pradesh have set up a temporary city covering 4,000 hectares (40 km2) to accommodate the pilgrims attending the event.

To expand the available land, four dredging machines were used to reclaim 26 additional hectares (0.26 km2), significantly increasing the capacity to three times more than in 2019 Prayag Ardh Kumbh Mela.

[1] Indian Railways has announced an increase in the number of coaches in key trains, such as the Prayagraj Express and Lucknow Mail, to accommodate the expected influx of pilgrims during the Mahakumbh 2025.

[22] The Uttar Pradesh State Government deputed 500 dedicated Ganga Praharis for cleaning the river during Maha Kumbh.

[25] The official death toll count has been disputed, with reports suggesting the actual number of fatalities being higher than the government's figure.

A report by the Indian media watchdog Newslaundry based on hospital and police records claims the death toll to be at least 79.

The organising committee set up ten lost and found centres across various sectors to reunite missing individuals with their families.

[28] As of 12 February 2025, the Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj has seen an unprecedented number of devotees participating in the sacred bathing rituals.

By 6 AM on 12 February, over 73 lakh (7.3 million) devotees had taken the ritual dip at the Triveni Sangam and other ghats during the Maghi Purnima Snan.

[45] President Droupadi Murmu on 10 February visited the Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj and took a holy dip at the Triveni Sangam.

His visit was marked by grand ceremonial events and prayers,[47][48] and a boat ride to the Sangam with Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath.

[128] The official death toll count has been disputed, with reports suggesting the actual number of fatalities being higher than the government's figure.

A report by the Indian media watchdog Newslaundry based on hospital and police records claims the death toll to be at least 79.