Mahakumbh 2025: Dreadlocked and ash-smeared sadhus converge in Prayagraj | Pics

Published on Jan 10, 2025 01:29 pm IST

The Mahakumbh Mela will commence on January 13 in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, and several social and religious organisations have begun their journey there.

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'Sadhus' of 'Shri Panch Digambar Ani Akhara', 'Shri Panch Nirmohi Ani Akhara', and 'Shri Panch Nirvani Ani Akhara' take part in the 'Chavni Pravesh', the royal entry procession for Maha Kumbh Mela 2025, (PTI) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Published on Jan 10, 2025 01:29 pm IST

'Sadhus' of 'Shri Panch Digambar Ani Akhara', 'Shri Panch Nirmohi Ani Akhara', and 'Shri Panch Nirvani Ani Akhara' take part in the 'Chavni Pravesh', the royal entry procession for Maha Kumbh Mela 2025, (PTI)

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A saint of Shri Panchayati Mahanirvani Akhara displays a sword during a religious procession on the first Royal Entry 'Chavni Pravesh' for the Maha Kumbh Mela 2025, in Prayagraj.(ANI) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Published on Jan 10, 2025 01:29 pm IST

A saint of Shri Panchayati Mahanirvani Akhara displays a sword during a religious procession on the first Royal Entry 'Chavni Pravesh' for the Maha Kumbh Mela 2025, in Prayagraj.(ANI)

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Saints, seers, and naga Sadhus gather to mark the Maha Kumbh festival once in every 12 years. (PTI) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Saints, seers, and naga Sadhus gather to mark the Maha Kumbh festival once in every 12 years. (PTI)

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Sadhus arrive to raise Dharam Dhwaja (religious flag) ahead of the Maha Kumbh Mela festival in Prayagraj.(AFP) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Sadhus arrive to raise Dharam Dhwaja (religious flag) ahead of the Maha Kumbh Mela festival in Prayagraj.(AFP)

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Prayagraj: A 'sadhu' performs 'puja' at his tent ahead of Maha Kumbh Mela.(PTI) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Prayagraj: A 'sadhu' performs 'puja' at his tent ahead of Maha Kumbh Mela.(PTI)

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The Maha Kumbh in Haridwar is being held after twelve years.(Reuters) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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The Maha Kumbh in Haridwar is being held after twelve years.(Reuters)

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Sadhus partake in a stick fight in the 'Chavni Pravesh' procession on their way to the Maha Kumbh. (PTI) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Published on Jan 10, 2025 01:29 pm IST

Sadhus partake in a stick fight in the 'Chavni Pravesh' procession on their way to the Maha Kumbh. (PTI)

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