Katrina Kaif visited the ongoing Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj, where she took a holy dip at the Triveni Sangam. During her visit on Monday ( February 24), she met Swami Chidanand Saraswati and sought his blessings. Katrina was accompanied by her mother-in-law, Veena Kaushal.
Speaking to ANI, Katrina expressed her gratitude and excitement about participating in the sacred Maha Kumbh Mela. She stated, “I am very fortunate that I could come here this time. I am really happy and grateful. I met Swami Chidanand Saraswati and took his blessings. I am just starting my experience here. I like the energy, the beauty, and the significance of everything. I am looking forward to spending the whole day here.”
On February 13, her husband, actor Vicky Kaushal, visited the Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj, just before the release of his film ‘Chhaava’. The Mela remains a major attraction for devotees and celebrities, who come to take a holy dip and seek blessings.
Earlier in the day, Akshay Kumar participated in the sacred ritual at the Mela, taking a holy dip. He expressed his gratitude for the seamless and well-organised arrangements at the venue, praising the efforts made to ensure a smooth experience for all attendees.
The Maha Kumbh Mela is approaching its conclusion, with the final major bathing ritual taking place on February 26, coinciding with Mahashivratri. As of Sunday, nearly 630 million people had visited the sacred site, according to reports from the Uttar Pradesh Government’s Information Department.