Grammy-winning composer and singer Shankar Mahadevan performed at the

Maha Kumbh Mela 2025

in Prayagraj on Thursday evening.
The performance marked Mahadevan’s first-ever visit to the Kumbh Mela that began on January 13. Reflecting on the significance of the event, Shankar said, “I feel blessed and happy to do my music seva. This is the punya of my 30-35 years of musical journey, aur yeh meri sabse badi kamaai hai.

This is my first time attending the Maha Kumbh and sacred moment for me. I’ve always wished to perform at the Kumbh, but the timing never aligned. Now, I’m looking forward to taking a holy dip at the

Triveni Sangam

, too.”

Mahadevan, who is known for his soul-stirring renditions of bhajans and

devotional songs

, was especially excited to perform the song

Chalo Kumbh Chalein

, the anthem of the previous Kumbh Mela, written by lyricist Prasoon Joshi and others. Mahadevan’s repertoire also included popular renditions of bhajans, all of which enthralled the large crowd gathered at the

Ganga Pandal

set up at the Kumbh Mela area.
-Ankita Bharti