US EditionMahakumbh 2025: Seers, Naga Sadhus take Amrit Snan at Sangam on Makar Sankranti
- The Maha Kumbh 2025 began in Prayagraj with millions of devotees attending the first 'Amrit Snan' on Makar Sankranti.
- The event is expected to attract over 40 crore visitors over its 45-day duration, making it one of the largest religious gatherings in the world.
- Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath welcomed saints and devotees, emphasizing the cultural significance of the festival.
- Naga Sadhus traditionally take the first bath, reflecting their respected status in the religious community during the Maha Kumbh.
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Mahakumbh First Amrit Snan explained: What is it, why is it held on Makar Sankranti
Mahakumbh 2025 Amrit Snan: What is amrit snan or shahi snan, and why was the first one today? What is the significance of Makar Sankranti? What are the other auspicious dates for bathing at the Mahakumbh? We explain.
Maha Kumbh: Swami Kailashanand Giri Leads Niranjani Akhara as First 'Amrit Snan' Begins
Get latest articles and stories on India at LatestLY. Sadhus of the 13 akhadas of Sanatan Dharm will take a holy dip at Triveni Sangam - a sacred confluence of rivers Ganga, Yamuna and 'mystical' Saraswati, today. India News | Maha Kumbh: Swami Kailashanand Giri Leads Niranjani Akhara as First 'Amrit Snan' Begins.
Maha Kumbh 2025 Live Updates: Devotees Take 1st 'Amrit Snan' At Sangam In Prayagraj
Millions of devotees took a holy dip at the Triveni Sangam on Tuesday morning, marking the first 'Amrit Snan' (bath) of the Maha Kumbh 2025. Many foreign devotees also immersed themselves in the sacred tradition and sang 'bhajans'. Held once every 12 years, people attend Maha Kumbh to take a dip in the sacred waters, believed to wash away sins and purify the soul. Maha Kumbh, dubbed the largest gathering of humanity in the world, is expected to…
Mahakumbh Amrit Snan Live: First holy bath today on Makar Sankranti, lakhs of devotees gather at Sangam
Kumbh Mela 2025: The Maha Kumbh 2025, which began in Prayagraj with chants of bhajans and slogans on Paush Poornima, will witness its first 'Amrit Snan' (royal bath) of Akharas of the Sanatan Dharma today on the second day of the Mahakumbh. This Maha Kumbh is being held after 12 years, although seers claim that the celestial alignments and cosmic combinations for the event are occurring after 144 years, making the occasion even more auspicious. …
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