Google Joins Maha Kumbh 2025 Festivities with Virtual Petal Showers

Lucknow – Google has added a unique touch to the Maha Kumbh 2025 celebrations by featuring a special animation on its search screen that showers virtual petals.

When users search for terms like "Kumbh," "Maha Kumbh," or "Kumbh Mela," a vibrant animation of rose petals falling appears on the screen, bringing the festive spirit to life.

The animation can be shared via email, Facebook, X, or WhatsApp. Users also have the option to replay the animation or dismiss it.

The official Maha Kumbh handle on X posted, “Google is celebrating the commencement of Maha Kumbh 2025 in Prayagraj uniquely. When you search for Maha Kumbh, it honors the event with a petal shower on the screen.”

A Spiritual Gathering of Epic Proportions

The Maha Kumbh is one of the world’s largest spiritual gatherings, held every 12 years at the Triveni Sangam in Prayagraj, where the Ganga, Yamuna, and the mythical Saraswati rivers converge. This year’s grand festival began on January 13 and will continue until February 26.

Millions of Hindu devotees flock to the sacred site, seeking liberation and cleansing of sins by taking holy dips in the waters. Over the first two days alone, nearly five crore pilgrims visited the site. The Uttar Pradesh government, which is hosting the event, anticipates a turnout of 40 to 45 crore visitors over the festival’s duration.

This digital celebration by Google adds to the global recognition of Maha Kumbh, bringing the essence of the event to internet users worldwide.