From Shankar Mahadevan to Mohit Chauhan — headline performers at Maha Kumbh

Shankar Mahadevan will perform on the opening day while Mohit Chauhan will conclude the event with his soulful music. Several acclaimed artistes, including Kailash Kher, Shaan Mukherjee, Kavita Krishnamurthy, Kavita Seth, Hariharan, Bickram Ghosh, Malini Awasthi, Rishab Rikhiram Sharma, Shovana Narayan, Dr L Subramaniam, and many others, will perform at the event, said the Ministry of Culture in a release.

The Ganga Pandal at the mela grounds will showcase performances featuring classical dance, folk music, and dramatic arts. These performances aim to tell stories of devotion, faith, and India's cultural heritage, providing devotees and visitors with both a spiritual and artistic experience.

Other notable performances include Hariharan (February 10), Kailasa's Kailash Kher (February 23), and the grand finale by Chauhan (February 24).

Several Bollywood celebrities are also expected to attend the event while taking a holy dip at Sangam. Among the stars anticipated to attend are Amitabh Bachchan, Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt, Anup Jalota, Renuka Shahane, Ashutosh Rana, Ravi Kishan, Manoj Tiwari, Akshara Singh, and others.