Mahakumbh 2025 in photos: Sea of devotees gather for first 'Amrit Snan' at Triveni Sangam
Seers belonging to various 'akharas' took the first 'Amrit Snan' at the Mahakumbh 2025 on the occasion of 'Makar Sankranti'
Seers belonging to various 'akharas' took the first 'Amrit Snan' at the Mahakumbh 2025 on the occasion of 'Makar Sankranti' on Tuesday.
Published on Jan 14, 2025 12:29 PM IST 10 Photos
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Over one crore devotees attended the opening of the Mahakumbh Mela 2025, taking a sacred bath at Sangam. 'Amrit Snan' would draw millions of people first.(HT photo/Deepak Gupta)
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Early in the morning, seers and Naga Sadhus assembled at Sangam for the sacred plunge. Mahakumbh's first Amrit Snan is unique in many ways.(HT photo/Deepak Gupta)
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Mahakumbh's first Amrit Snan is unique in a lot of ways. It happens the day after the first significant "snan," which was held in the Sangam area on Monday in honour of Paush Poornima. Because the "Akharas" will be taking part, the first Amrit Snan is significant.(HT photo/Deepak Gupta)
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A record number of devotees are anticipated to participate in the first "Amrit Snan" of the Mahakumbh Mela 2025 on Tuesday, January 14, on the occasion of Makar Sankranti in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, a day after more than one crore pilgrims dipped in the holy Sangam.(Deepak Gupta/HT photo)
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