On Tuesday, during the first Amrit Snan of Mahakumbh 2025 on Makar Sankranti, the Uttar Pradesh government-led by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath organized a grand flower shower from helicopters, draping the lakhs of devotees at the Sangam bank in rose petals.
The Maha Kumbh Mela, one of the world's largest gatherings, witnessed a massive turnout on the occasion of Makar Sankranti on Tuesday, with millions of devotees taking a holy dip in the sacred waters of the Ganges at the Sangam.
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami extended his wishes to the people of the state on the occasion of the Uttarayan festival on Tuesday. He said that may Lord Surya Dev bring good luck in the lives of people.
Actor Ram Charan, whose recent film 'Game Changer' has been performing exceptionally well at the box office, thanked his fans for their "unwavering" love and support and also wished everyone a joyous 'Makar Sankranti.'
Ahead of the upcoming legislative elections in Bihar, RJD MP and Lalu Prasad Yadav's daughter, Misa Bharti, has dropped what could be widely deemed a big hint of what the coming weeks might hold for the state's political landscape.
"'Makar Sankranti' is a festival of unwavering faith in Indian culture and tradition. Heartiest greetings to the countrymen on this holy festival of energy, enthusiasm and progress," Shah said on X.
Around two million devotees have taken a holy dip in the Sangam so far during the first 'Amrit Snan' of Maha Kumbh 2025 on Tuesday, Amrit Abhijat, Uttar Pradesh principal secretary, urban development told ANI.
After taking 'Amrit Snan' Triveni Sangam -- a sacred confluence of the Ganga, Yamuna and 'mystical' Saraswati river, on Makar Sankranti Acharya Mahamandaleshwar Swami Avdheshanand of Juna Akhara said "Yaksha, Gandharva, and kinnars, all took a holy dip today" and he is praying for the wel
The Maha Kumbh Mela, one of the world's largest Hindu gatherings, witnessed a massive turnout on the occasion of Makar Sankranti on Tuesday, with millions of devotees taking a holy dip in the sacred waters of the Ganges at the Sangam.