On searching 'Kumbh', 'Maha Kumbh', 'Kumbh Mela', 'Mahakumbh' on Google…
On Thursday, Google celebrates the ongoing Maha Kumbh with a rose petal animation on its search screen.
Suppose one looks up 'Kumbh', 'Maha Kumbh', 'Kumbh Mela', 'Mahakumbh', or anything similar to Kumbh on Google. In that case, the screen plays an animation in the background showing a virtual shower of rose petals.
Google also allows the animation to be replayed or shared with others via email, Facebook, X, and WhatsApp. A third option allows dismissing the animation.
"Google search engine celebrates the commencement of Maha Kumbh 2025 at Prayagraj in a unique style. When you search Maha Kumbh it will shower petals on the screen in honor of Maha Kumbh," stated a message posted on the official Maha Kumbh X handle.
The Maha Kumbh is one of the largest spiritual gatherings being held on the banks of the Triveni Sangam, the confluence of Ganga, Yamuna, and the mythical Saraswati rivers, in Prayagraj.
The mega fair, where millions of pilgrims turn up for a holy dip in the Sangam in their quest for 'Moksha' and to cleanse their sins in the sacred waters, kicked off on January 13 and will continue till February 26.
Nearly 5 crore people descended for the Maha Kumbh on the first two days, the UP government, which is hosting the event, expects a footfall of 40 crore to 45 crore during the entire Mela period.
Edited By: Tanvi Walia
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