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Mahakumbh 2025 Day 1: Capturing the spirit in stunning pictures
Mahakumbh 2025 Day 2 in Pics: Amrit Snan at Triveni Sangam
Mahakumbh Mela 2025 Photos: Find and download Maha Kumbh Mela pics, images in HD quality from News9. This photo gallery shows the images of the Maha Kumbh Mela's first Amrit Snan, a sacred dip at the Triveni Sangam, which took place on Makar Sankranti on January 14. The Kinnar Akhara's participation highlighted inclusivity. This auspicious event, believed to cleanse sins, is part of a 144-year cycle, attracting millions to Prayagraj.
Devika Kapoor Updated On: 14 Jan 2025 20:50:PM Seers from different 'akharas' took the first 'Amrit Snan' at the Maha Kumbh for 'Makar Sankranti' on Tuesday. By 8:30 am, 1.38 crore devotees had taken a dip at the Triveni Sangam. (Photo credit: PTI)1 / 29 Shri Panchayati Akhara Mahanirvani and Shri Shambhu Panchayati Atal Akhara were the first to take the 'Amrit Snan'. Thirteen akharas are participating in the Maha Kumbh. (Photo credit: PTI)2 / 29 The Amrit Snan started around 3 am during the 'Brahma Mahurat'. The cold waters of the Triveni Sangam did not stop the devotees. (Photo credit: PTI)3 / 29 The 'Amrit Snan', previously called 'Shahi Snan', is a holy dip taken by saints and devotees at the meeting point of the Ganga, Yamuna, and the mythical Saraswati rivers in Prayagraj during the Maha Kumbh. It is believed to wash away sins and bring spiritual benefits, drawing millions of Hindu pilgrims. (Photo credit: PTI)4 / 29 The first 'Amrit Snan'........© News9Live
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