Maha Kumbh: Naga Sadhus take centrestage as akharas lead first Amrit Snan after stampede | Pics

Published on Feb 03, 2025 10:53 am IST

The 3rd ‘Amrit Snan' took place on Monday at Maha Kumbh mela in Uttar Pradesh's Prayagraj, the world's largest religious gathering currently underway.

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The third ‘Amrit Snan' took place on Monday, February 3, at Maha Kumbh mela in Uttar Pradesh's Prayagraj, the world's largest religious gathering currently underway. (Deepak Gupta/Hindustan Times) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Published on Feb 03, 2025 10:53 am IST

The third ‘Amrit Snan' took place on Monday, February 3, at Maha Kumbh mela in Uttar Pradesh's Prayagraj, the world's largest religious gathering currently underway. (Deepak Gupta/Hindustan Times)

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The Amrit Snan took place under tight vigil by authorities over crowding as this was the first key bathing ritual after the previous one on January 29, Mauni Amavasya, saw a stampede that killed 30 (UP Information dept) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Published on Feb 03, 2025 10:53 am IST

The Amrit Snan took place under tight vigil by authorities over crowding as this was the first key bathing ritual after the previous one on January 29, Mauni Amavasya, saw a stampede that killed 30 (UP Information dept)

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Akharas or spiritual sects led the Amrit Snan on Monday on the occasion of Basant Panchami at Triveni Sangam, the confluence of rivers Ganga, Yamuna and Saraswati(Deepak Gupta/Hindustan Times) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Published on Feb 03, 2025 10:53 am IST

Akharas or spiritual sects led the Amrit Snan on Monday on the occasion of Basant Panchami at Triveni Sangam, the confluence of rivers Ganga, Yamuna and Saraswati(Deepak Gupta/Hindustan Times)

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Till 8 am on Monday, over 62 lakh devotees had taken a dip at the confluence of Ganga, Yamuna and the mystical Saraswati in Prayagraj, according to the government statement on Maha Kumbh.(UP Information dept) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Published on Feb 03, 2025 10:53 am IST

Till 8 am on Monday, over 62 lakh devotees had taken a dip at the confluence of Ganga, Yamuna and the mystical Saraswati in Prayagraj, according to the government statement on Maha Kumbh.(UP Information dept)

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Shaken by the stampede incident, the Uttar Pradesh government had stepped up its crowd management system, and safety, medical and transport arrangements, with Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath directing officials to ensure a "zero-error" Amrit Snan on Basant Panchami.(Deepak Gupta/Hindustan Times) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Published on Feb 03, 2025 10:53 am IST

Shaken by the stampede incident, the Uttar Pradesh government had stepped up its crowd management system, and safety, medical and transport arrangements, with Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath directing officials to ensure a "zero-error" Amrit Snan on Basant Panchami.(Deepak Gupta/Hindustan Times)

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The Uttar Pradesh government on Monday showered flower petals on saints and seers who gathered for the 'Amrit Snan' at the Triveni Sangam on the occasion of Basant Panchami.(UP Information dept) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Published on Feb 03, 2025 10:53 am IST

The Uttar Pradesh government on Monday showered flower petals on saints and seers who gathered for the 'Amrit Snan' at the Triveni Sangam on the occasion of Basant Panchami.(UP Information dept)

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The Naga sadhus became the centre of attraction at the third grand 'Amrit Snan' on the auspicious occasion of Basant Panchami on Monday, captivating a sea of devotees with their distinctive appearance and unique rituals.(Deepak Gupta/Hindustan Times) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Published on Feb 03, 2025 10:53 am IST

The Naga sadhus became the centre of attraction at the third grand 'Amrit Snan' on the auspicious occasion of Basant Panchami on Monday, captivating a sea of devotees with their distinctive appearance and unique rituals.(Deepak Gupta/Hindustan Times)

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Smeared with ash and symbolising a complete renunciation of worldly possessions and desires, the unique presence of the Naga Sadhus on the banks of Triveni left the onlookers in awe.(Deepak Gupta/Hindustan Times) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Published on Feb 03, 2025 10:53 am IST

Smeared with ash and symbolising a complete renunciation of worldly possessions and desires, the unique presence of the Naga Sadhus on the banks of Triveni left the onlookers in awe.(Deepak Gupta/Hindustan Times)

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Naga Sadhus led most of the akharas during the sacred bathing ritual on Basant Panchami, displaying their weapon-handling skills by wielding spears, swords and tridents with precision. Some Naga sadhus were seen riding horses, while others walked barefoot with garlands draped around their necks and tridents held high.(Deepak Gupta/Hindustan Times) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Published on Feb 03, 2025 10:53 am IST

Naga Sadhus led most of the akharas during the sacred bathing ritual on Basant Panchami, displaying their weapon-handling skills by wielding spears, swords and tridents with precision. Some Naga sadhus were seen riding horses, while others walked barefoot with garlands draped around their necks and tridents held high.(Deepak Gupta/Hindustan Times)

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(Deepak Gupta/Hindustan Times)

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