To dip, or not to dip in the holy water of the Sangam. That is the question on my mind as I navigate the calm waters of the Yamuna in a boat. I wouldn’t have spared it a second thought on any other occasion. But this is the Mahakumbh, a monumental event that occurs only once in 144 years! Even the sceptic in me is overwhelmed by the sheer significance and energy of the occasion. As my boat inches closer to the Triveni Sangam, the sacred confluence of the holy rivers Ganga, Yamuna and the mythical Saraswati that the city of Prayagraj in Uttar Pradesh is best known for, the air thickens with the rhythmic sound of chants, the fragrance of incense and the collective anticipation of thousands. It’s impossible to remain indifferent. I decide to take the plunge, nudged by the belief that this act, steeped in tradition, might be more than just a ritual—it might be a moment of connection, transformation, or even clarity.
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