New Delhi

Mahakumbh 2025 has been an exhilarating and divine experience, said Ashishkumar Chauhan, Managing Director and CEO of the National Stock Exchange (NSE), on Saturday.

Chauhan took a holy dip at Triveni Sangam, the confluence of the Ganga, Yamuna, and the mythological Saraswati rivers. “It was an exhilarating, divine experience. The holy dip was made possible only with the blessings of Lord Shiva,” he told IANS.

He also commended the efforts made to facilitate the large crowds at the ongoing Mahakumbh in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh. “Kudos to the Mahakumbh management teams as the whole journey to Triveni Sangam was seamless,” Chauhan added.

The NSE MD and CEO also shared his spiritual experience on social media platform X, saying, “Today, I had the most exhilarating and divine experience at #KumbhMela in #Prayagraj – the world’s largest human gathering! Took a sacred dip in the holy Sangam, joining millions in this fulfilling pilgrimage. An ocean of faith, devotion, and spirituality!”

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The Maha Kumbh 2025, which began on January 13, will conclude on February 26, coinciding with Maha Shivratri. According to the UP government’s Information Department, over 55 crore devotees have participated in the event. Saturday marked the 41st day of the Maha Kumbh, with only four days remaining before the grand spiritual fair concludes.

To enhance the cultural experience of this monumental gathering, the Uttar Pradesh Department of Culture has also organised the 10th edition of the International Dance and Music Festival at the Mahakumbh. The two-day event, beginning Saturday, is being held in collaboration with the Indian Council of Cultural Relations (ICCR) and will feature performances by 127 artists, including 107 international performers and seven Indian artists from 30 countries.