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Mahakumbh 2025: Seers, Naga Sadhus and devotees take Amrit Snan on Makar Sankranti | In pics

Mahakumbh 2025: Mahakumbh mela on Makar Sankranti is witnessing a massive turnout as over a crore devotees have already performed the 'Amrit Snan'. Seers belonging to various 'akharas' took the first 'Amrit Snan'.

devanshe-pandey Edited By: Devanshe Pandey @devanshe_pandey [Published on: January 14, 2025 13:14 IST]
  • Amrit Snan is a ceremonial holy dip performed by saints and devotees at sacred confluence of Ganga, Yamuna and the mythical Saraswati rivers in Prayagraj during the Maha Kumbh.
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    Amrit Snan is a ceremonial holy dip performed by saints and devotees at sacred confluence of Ganga, Yamuna and the mythical Saraswati rivers in Prayagraj during the Maha Kumbh.
  • The banks of the Sangam were completely filled with devotees, with many chanting slogans like
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    The banks of the Sangam were completely filled with devotees, with many chanting slogans like "Jai Shri Ram" and "Har Har Gange" as they took the holy dip.
  • Till around 12 in the noon, 1.60 crore devotees have taken a holy dip in the Sangam at Prayagraj on Tuesday during the first 'Amrit Snan' of Mahakumbh 2025.
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    Till around 12 in the noon, 1.60 crore devotees have taken a holy dip in the Sangam at Prayagraj on Tuesday during the first 'Amrit Snan' of Mahakumbh 2025.
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  • Sadhus of the 13 Akharas of Sanatan Dharm are taking a holy dip at Triveni Sangam. Shri Panchayati Akhara Mahanirvani and Shri Shambhu Panchayati Atal Akhara were the first ones to take 'Amrit Snan'.
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    Sadhus of the 13 Akharas of Sanatan Dharm are taking a holy dip at Triveni Sangam. Shri Panchayati Akhara Mahanirvani and Shri Shambhu Panchayati Atal Akhara were the first ones to take 'Amrit Snan'.
  • Most significant 'snan' dates include January 14 (Makar Sankranti), January 29 (Mauni Amavasya), February 3 (Basant Panchami), February 12 (Maghi Purnima), and February 26 (Maha Shivaratri).
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    Most significant 'snan' dates include January 14 (Makar Sankranti), January 29 (Mauni Amavasya), February 3 (Basant Panchami), February 12 (Maghi Purnima), and February 26 (Maha Shivaratri).
  • CM Adityanath extended heartfelt congratulations to all the devotees who participated in the first 'Amrit Snan'. In a post on X, CM Yogi described this sacred event as a living testament to India's eternal culture and faith.
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    CM Adityanath extended heartfelt congratulations to all the devotees who participated in the first 'Amrit Snan'. In a post on X, CM Yogi described this sacred event as a living testament to India's eternal culture and faith.
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Mahakumbh 2025 began yesterday on the occasion of Paush Purnima and over 1.65 crore devotees took dip in the Sangam.
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    Mahakumbh 2025 began yesterday on the occasion of Paush Purnima and over 1.65 crore devotees took dip in the Sangam.
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