LUCKNOW: Google is celebrating the ongoing Maha Kumbh with a rose petal animation on its search screen.
When users search for terms such as "Kumbh", "Maha Kumbh", "Kumbh Mela", "Mahakumbh", or similar variations, a virtual shower of rose petals appears in the background of the screen.
Google also allows users to replay the animation or share it via email, Facebook, X, and WhatsApp. Alternatively, users can dismiss the animation.
"Google search engine uniquely celebrates the commencement of Maha Kumbh 2025 at Prayagraj. When you search for Maha Kumbh, it will shower petals on the screen in honour of the Maha Kumbh," stated a message posted on the official X handle of the Maha Kumbh.
The Maha Kumbh, one of the largest spiritual gatherings on the planet, is being held on the banks of the Triveni Sangam—the confluence of the Ganga, Yamuna, and the mythical Saraswati rivers—in Prayagraj.
The mega fair, where millions of pilgrims gather for a holy dip in the Sangam in their quest for 'Moksha' and to cleanse their sins in the sacred waters, began on 13 January and will continue until 26 February.
While nearly 5 crore people attended the Maha Kumbh in the first two days alone, the Uttar Pradesh government, which is hosting the event, expects a footfall of 40 crore to 45 crore during the entire Mela period.