The Maha Kumbh 2025 culminated on Wednesday but a large number of pilgrims continued to throng the Sangam here, including many who missed taking the holy dip during the 45-day grand event.
As traffic restrictions have been eased, the grounds near the mela ghats now also have become a meeting point of cars and other vehicles from different states as many people are driving straight to the ghats.
While there is no official estimate, several thousands have flocked to the Triveni Sangam since Friday morning, performing the bathing rituals till the we hours.
By 5 am, the ghats were still alive with energy and enthusiasm of people, many of whom have come from Bihar, Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, besides several local residents of Prayagraj as well.