Mahakumbh commenced with great enthusiasm in Prayagraj. All preparations are now in place for the 'Amrit Snan', which will take place on Makar Sankranti, on January 14.
Mahant of Nirmohi Akhara, Digambar Akhara and Nirvani Ani Akhara inspected the route for the 'Rajsi Snan' (Shahi Snan) built from the saints camps to the Sangam Ghat on Sunday.
A saint belonging to the Juna Akhara, residing in Shanti Bhavan located in the Kankhal police station area of Haridwar, was found dead, said the police on Sunday.
Mahamandaleshwar Avdhoot Baba alias 'Environment Baba' said that Sanatan Dharma teaches that everyone should plant 2 trees, one of which is needed during final rites and one Peepal tree for oxygen.
The Digambar, Nirvani, and Nirmohi akharas will be joining the holy celebrations in Uttar Pradesh's Prayagraj for the Kumbh, which is scheduled to be held on January 13.
With only a few days left for Mahakumbh to begin, the excitement in the air is palpable, with the clanging of bells, chanting of mantras, and all the prominent Akharas arriving to witness the grand mela.
Commissioner Gauba told ANI that the police will be using underwater drones to monitor any kind of security intervention and meet disaster management needs.
The Maha Kumbh, expected to draw a massive crowd of around 40 crore people, is being celebrated after 12 years and a huge turnout of devotees is expected in Prayagraj from January 13 to February 26
Various saints and sages of the Niranjani akhara, riding on elephants, horses passed through different areas of Prayagraj and reached Sangam Ghat today. The sages were welcomed on the banks of the ghat by senior administration officials with garlands.
Seers from several major akhadas have already arrived at the campsite, including Atal Akhara, Mahanirvani Akhara, Niranjani Akhada, Ahwan Akhada, and Juna Akhada, the largest Akhada in the Sanyasi tradition.