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.
Spiritual orator Jaya Kishori who reached Prayagraj on the occasion of Mahakumbh urged people to visit the Kumbh nigari and said that the energy which gets created during such an amalgamation of crowds can't be witnessed during normal days.
On the auspicious occasion of the first Amrit Snan of Mahakumbh 2025, the Kinnar Akhara, led by Acharya Mahamandaleshwar Laxmi Narayan Tripathi, became a major highlight.
On the occasion of first Amrit Snan, the Shri Panch Dashnam Juna Akhara led by Mahamandaleshwar Jayambanandgiri on Tuesday carried out a procession at Uttar Pradesh's Prayagraj to take a dip in the holy confluence (Sangam) of Ganga and Yamuna.
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.
The crowd of devotees started taking a dip in the river from the Brahma Muhurta between around 3:30 and 5:30 in the morning. Thereafter, they were visiting the Mahakaleshwar temple to worship Baba Mahakal (Lord Shiva) and seeking his blessings on the occasion.
Acharya Mahamandaleshwar Swami Avdheshanand Giri Maharaj of Juna Akhara, proceeds towards the Sangam Ghat for the first Amrit Snan of Maha Kumbh 2025 on the auspicious occasion of Makar Sankranti and will be taking a holy dip shortly at the Triveni Sangam -- a sacred confluence of the Ganga
Naga sadhus proceed towards the Sangam for the first Amrit Snan of Maha Kumbh 2025 on the auspicious occasion of Makar Sankranti and will be taking a holy dip shortly at the Triveni Sangam -- a sacred confluence of the Ganga, Yamuna and 'mystical' Saraswati river.