Sangam Triveni area expanded, boosts bathing space

"In this sequence, a remarkable achievement has been recorded as the mechanical branch of the irrigation department--Barrage Mechanical Section Maintenance Varanasi--successfully expanded the Sangam Triveni area by over 2 hectares in just 85 days," a state government spokesperson said.

- DEEPAK GUPTA/HT, AGENCY

MAHAKUMBH NAGAR (PRAYAGRAJ): The Uttar Pradesh government has made massive efforts to facilitate smooth bathing experience at the Sangam for devotees during the Mahakumbh 2025.

The expansion will allow up to 2 lakh devotees to bathe comfortably every hour during the sacred Amrit Snan. The newly expanded triangular area, referred to as Sangam Nose, has created a bathing zone accessible from three sides, significantly enhancing the capacity and convenience for pilgrims, according to the press release.