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Mahakumbh 2025: Holy dip taken by 3.5 crore devotees on Makar Sankranti, says Yogi Adityanath

Mahakumbh 2025: The grand 45-day event began on Monday in Uttar Pradesh's Prayagraj and will conclude on February 26. The Uttar Pradesh govt expects participation by 45 crore people in the mega event.
Mahakumbh 2025: Naga Sadhu's take a holy dip at Sangam on the occasion of Makar Sakranti, the confluence of the Ganges, Yamuna and Saraswati rivers, during the "Maha Kumbh Mela" in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, India on Tuesday, January 14, 2025. (Deepak Gupta/ Hindustan Times)
Mahakumbh 2025: Naga Sadhu's take a holy dip at Sangam on the occasion of Makar Sakranti, the confluence of the Ganges, Yamuna and Saraswati rivers, during the "Maha Kumbh Mela" in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, India on Tuesday, January 14, 2025. (Deepak Gupta/ Hindustan Times)

Mahakumbh 2025: Bracing cold and dense fog, lakhs of devotees flocked to the Triveni Sangam in Prayagraj on Tuesday to take a holy dip called the “Amrit Snan” on the occasion of Makar Sankranti festival. Uttar Pradesh said that over one crore devotees took a holy dip at the Triveni Sangam on Tuesday. The state information department said that the first day of the 2025 Mahakumbh Mela gave the message of “unity and Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam”. (the world is one family)....Read More

Uttar Pradesh DGP Prashant Kumar said that instructions were given to use all modern technologies and AI tools for crowd and traffic management, underwater monitoring, and fire fighting. “Everything is under control,” he said.

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Allotted slots for the Akharas

  • Shri Panchayati Akhara, Naya Udasin, and Nirvana left the camp at 1.20 pm.
  • Shri Panchayati Nirmal Akhara were to be the last to take the Amrit bath. This Akhara left the camp at 2.40 pm.

Observed on January 14 every year, Makar Sankranti is known by various names in different parts of the country, such as Pongal, Bihu, and Maghi. Devotees in several parts of the country perform rituals according to local traditions at different ghats.

The Maha Kumbh-2025, which is Poorna Kumbh, will take place until February 26. Key 'snan' dates include January 14 (Makar Sankranti—First Shahi Snan), January 29 (Mauni Amavasya—Second Shahi Snan), February 3 (Basant Panchami—Third Shahi Snan), February 12 (Maghi Purnima), and February 26 (Maha Shivaratri).

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Jan 15, 2025 5:25 AM IST

Mahakumbh Mela 2025: 3.5 crore people take Amrit Snan on Makar Sankranti

Millions of devotees thronged the Mahakumbh Mela on the first Amrit Snan day which coincided with Makar Sankranti, with more than 3.5 crore people, including saints and seers, taking a holy dip in the Triveni Sangam.

Jan 15, 2025 2:25 AM IST

Mahakumbh Mela 2025 Live: Schools from class 1 to 8 to remain closed in Prayagraj today

School from class 1st to class 8th will remain closed tomorrow in Prayagraj because of the traffic congestion after the first 'Shahi Snan' of Maha Kumbh on the occasion of Makar Sankranti.

Basic Education Officer, on the orders of the District Magistrate, issued a public notice ordering the closure of all English and Hindi medium schools till class 8th on January 15.

Jan 15, 2025 12:59 AM IST

Mahakumbh Mela 2025 Live: ‘Fortunate to be…’, says BJP leader Sadhvi Jyoti on Maha Kumbh

Highlighting the significance of this year's Maha Kumbh, former MP and the BJP leader Sadhvi Niranjan Jyoti on Tuesday termed it a "once in 144 years celebration" and said that it is extremely fortunate to be able to be part of this grand event.

Jan 15, 2025 12:35 AM IST

Mahakumbh Mela 2025 Live: Akhilesh Yadav takes dip in Ganga in Haridwar on Makar Sankranti

Samajwadi party chief Akhilesh Yadav took a dip in the Ganga river in Haridwar on the occasion of Makar Sankranti on Tuesday.

"Taking Maa Ganga's blessing on Makar Sankranti festival," he said in a post on social media platform X and attached with it pictures of him taking a dip in the river.

Jan 15, 2025 12:34 AM IST

Mahakumbh Mela 2025 Live: CM Yogi describes Mahakumbh as ‘symbol of immense power of Sanatan Dharma’

CM Yogi described Mahakumbh as a symbol of the immense power and faith of Sanatan Dharma. He wrote, "On the first Amrit Snan day, more than 3.5 crore revered saints and devotees earned the merit of bathing in the eternal and pure Triveni Sangam."

Jan 14, 2025 11:27 PM IST

Mahakumbh Mela 2025 Live: Over 35 million devotees perform ‘Amrit Snan’ in Prayagraj

'Amrit Snan' in Maha Kumbh Mela 2025 concluded with spiritual celebration as over 35 million devotees performed the sacred Snan at the Triveni Sangam in Prayagraj on the auspicious occasion of Makar Sankranti, ANI reported.

Jan 14, 2025 6:58 PM IST

Mahakumbh Mela 2025 Live: Maharashtra politician dies during holy dip

Mahakumbh Mela 2025 Live: Former Solapur mayor and NCP (SP) leader Mahesh Kothe died after he suffered a heart attack while taking a holy dip at the triveni confluence in Prayagraj on Tuesday, his aide said.

The incident occurred around 7:30 AM at the Triveni Sangam, a confluence of the Ganga, Yamuna, and the legendary Saraswati River.

Jan 14, 2025 6:28 PM IST

Mahakumbh Mela 2025 Live: Holy dip performed by over 3.5 crore devotees on first ‘Amrit Snan,’ says Yogi Aditynath

Mahakumbh Mela 2025 Live: “Heartiest greetings to all revered saints, Kalpvasis and devotees who took a holy dip of faith in the holy confluence on the auspicious occasion of holy 'Makar Sankranti' at the grand confluence of faith, equality and unity 'Mahakumbh-2025, Prayagraj'! Today, on the first Amrit Snan festival, more than 3.50 crore revered saints/devotees earned the holy benefit of bathing in the uninterrupted-clean Triveni,” UP chief minister Yogi Adityanath on X.

Jan 14, 2025 6:14 PM IST

Mahakumbh Mela 2025 Live: Air India to operate daily flights to Prayagraj

Mahakumbh Mela 2025 Live: Air India announces it will operate daily flights between Delhi and Prayagraj to meet high travel demand. The service will be in operation from January 25 to February 28.

Jan 14, 2025 5:42 PM IST

Mahakumbh Mela 2025 Live: FIR against youth for ‘false info’ on Mahakumbh

Mahakumbh Mela 2025 Live: A case has been registered against a youth for allegedly spreading false information on social media about the death of 11 devotees during a Maha Kumbh ritual in Prayagraj, police officials said on Tuesday.

According to police, a First Information Report (FIR) was lodged at Pakdi police station on the complaint of Station House Officer (SHO) Rajendra Prasad Singh. The accused, identified as Lalu Yadav Sanjeev, was booked under Section 353(2) of the BNS.

Jan 14, 2025 4:55 PM IST

Mahakumbh Mela 2025 Live: Flowers showered on devotees from helicopters

Mahakumbh Mela 2025 Live: Rose petals were showered on devotees during their 'Amrit Snan' at the Maha Kumbh on Makar Sankranti, draping the ghats and akharas at the Sangam bank with flowers.

As the rose petals rained down on the devotees, they responded with chants of "Jai Shri Ram" and "Har Har Mahadev."

Jan 14, 2025 4:20 PM IST

Mahakumbh Mela 2025 Live: ‘We believe more than 50 crore people will come,’ says UP CM's advisor

Mahakumbh Mela 2025 Live: “Under the guidance of Prime Minister Modi and the arrangements of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, the 2019 Kumbh was very good, with more than 25 crore people visiting. About 1.5 crore people came to the Maha Kumbh yesterday and 2 crore people have come today so far. Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath is monitoring the Maha Kumbh every hour. We believe that this time more than 50 crore people will come to the Maha Kumbh,” says Awanish Kumar Awasthi.

Jan 14, 2025 3:59 PM IST

Mahakumbh Mela 2025 Live: Why do Naga Sadhus lead sacred bath in first ‘Amrit Snan’?

Mahakumbh Mela 2025 Live: On Makar Sankranti, millions of pilgrims flocked to the Triveni Sangam to take a sacred bath during the first 'Amrit Snan' of the Mahakumbh 2025 on Tuesday. Sadhus from 13 akharas took the holy plunge in the Sangam first at this revered occasion, followed by the general public. The Amrit Snan, where Naga Sadhus are given the first chance to bathe, is regarded as the Maha Kumbh Mela's primary attraction. Read more

Jan 14, 2025 3:41 PM IST

Mahakumbh Mela 2025 Live: Spiritual orator Jaya Kishori on Mahakumbh

Mahakumbh Mela 2025 Live: “Anyone who comes here will find everything here- peace, knowledge, spirituality, and culture. Prayagraj is currently seeing an amalgamation of all these,” spiritual orator Jaya Kishori said.

"The emotions of all those who have come here are magnificent. Such a large number of people who have come here despite such cold weather is amazing," she added.

Jan 14, 2025 3:16 PM IST

Mahakumbh Mela 2025 Live: Over 20 milion people have taken dip so far on Makar Sankranti, says UP principal secretary

Mahakumbh Mela 2025 Live: According to UP principal secretary (home), so far about 20 million (2 crore) people have taken a dip in the Sangam on Makar Sankranti, which is the second day of the Mahakumbh 2025.

"By evening, more than 2.50 crore people will have taken a dip," he added.

Jan 14, 2025 2:53 PM IST

Mahakumbh Mela 2025 Live: Origin, Akharas, Naga Sadhus and rituals | All about Mahakumbh Mela

Mahakumbh Mela 2025 Live: The good vs evil battle, salvation and a larger narrative surrounds the significance of the Mahakumbh Mela. From ‘Samudra Manthan’ to the institution of ‘Akharas’ by an eighth-century Hindu philosopher to the 2025 Mahakumbh Mela, let's take a closer look at this auspicious gathering. Read more

Jan 14, 2025 2:35 PM IST

Mahakumbh Mela 2025 Live: PM Modi shares X post on Mahakumbh

Jan 14, 2025 2:21 PM IST

Mahakumbh Mela 2025 Live: ‘Have been attending Kumbh since 1982,’ says BJP's Niranjan Jyoti

Mahakumbh Mela 2025 Live: “I have been attending the Kumbh Mela since 1982... This time the experience is very different. A new city has been set up... We are extremely fortunate to be able to be part of this once in 144 years celebration,” says BJP leader Sadhvi Niranjan Jyoti.

Jan 14, 2025 1:49 PM IST

Mahakumbh Mela 2025 Live: Steve Jobs' wife falls ill at Maha Kumbh

Mahakumbh Mela 2025 Live: Steve Jobs' wife, Laurene Powell Jobs, reportedly developed allergies on her second day at the Maha Kumbh 2025 in Prayagraj but will participate in the ritual of taking a dip in the Ganga river.

Jan 14, 2025 12:56 PM IST

Mahakumbh Mela 2025 Live: Modern technologies being used, says UP DGP

Mahakumbh Mela 2025 Live: Uttar Pradesh DGP Prashant Kumar said that instructions were given to use all the modern technologies and AI tools for crowd and traffic management, underwater monitoring or our latest fire fighting equipment.

“All our department officials are staying on the spot; along with that, the state officials are here in our control room,” said Kumar.

Jan 14, 2025 12:31 PM IST

Mahakumbh Mela 2025 Live: Happy to participate in Amrit Snan, says Kinnar Akhara's Acharya

Kinnar Akhara's Acharya Mahamandaleshwar Laxmi Narayan Tripathi expressed happiness over their participation in the Amrit Snan and wished everyone a 'happy Makar Sankranti', ANI reported.

Jan 14, 2025 12:28 PM IST

Mahakumbh Mela 2025 Live: Day 1 of event gave message of 'Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam'

The Uttar Pradesh government's information department said that the first day of the 2025 Mahakumbh Mela gave the message of "unity and 'Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam' (word is one family)" as people from across the world and the nation participated in the Amrit Snan.

Jan 14, 2025 12:03 PM IST

Mahakumbh Mela 2025 Live: Japanese devotee attends Kumbh Mela

Mahakumbh Mela 2025 Live: Yogmata Keiko Aikawa, a devotee from Japan, said, "I did samadhi four times. Today, I have come here to take a holy dip in Ganga water. I bless everyone. Maha Kumbh is a chance for everyone to purify and energise... word of love and peace to spread out."

Jan 14, 2025 11:28 AM IST

Mahakumbh Mela 2025 Live: Niranjan Peethadheeshwar Swami Kailashanand Giri Maharaj thanks news media

Mahakumbh Mela 2025 Live: “We took a bath in Triveni today. Lakhs of devotees have come here to take the holy dip in Ganga. It’s the history of Indian culture… It’s because of you - the media that today everyone is able to witness ‘Sanatan’,” says Niranjan Peethadheeshwar Swami Kailashanand Giri Maharaj.

Jan 14, 2025 10:41 AM IST

Mahakumbh Mela 2025 Live: Experience is very unique, says Greek devotee

Mahakumbh Mela 2025 Live: “I am Greek. I am happy to be here. All thanks to my (Indian) husband. I am into yoga for last 20 years but now I have got the opportunity to know about Maha Kumbh. This experience is very unique and I feel grateful. It’s a good opportunity to get ‘Moksh’,” says Pinelopi Khanna, a Greek national, as she participates in ‘Amrit Snan’,” said a devotee.

Jan 14, 2025 10:12 AM IST

Mahakumbh Mela 2025 Live: More than one crore people perform holy dip, says UP govt

Mahakumbh Mela 2025 Live: The Uttar Pradesh government said that more than one crore devotees took a holy dip until 8:30 a.m. on Tuesday to celebrate Makara Sankranti.

Jan 14, 2025 10:06 AM IST

Mahakumbh 2025 live updates: ‘Everything is under control’, says UP DGP

UP DGP Prashant Kumar said that the police continuously monitor the situation, and all senior officers have been deployed in the control rooms.

“Everything is under control. Amrit Snan is going on in a peaceful manner. Devotees are peacefully taking a holy dip at several places in the state on the occasion of Makar Sankranti. There are separate ghats for Akharas and separate ghats for the devotees where they are taking holy dips. We are using CCTVs, drones and underwater drones this time,” he said.

Jan 14, 2025 9:51 AM IST

Mahakumbh 2025 live updates: Almost one crore devotees took holy dip, says UP DGP

UP DGP Prashant Kumar told ANI that around 98.20 lakh people took a holy dip, ‘Amirt Snan’, by 7 am on Tuesday, and the numbers must have crossed one crore by now.

“Today is the first Amrit Snan of the 2025 Maha Kumbh where Sadhus from several Akharas are taking a holy dip from Brahma Muhurta. Niranjani Akhara, Atal Akhara, Mahanirvani Akhara and Anand Akhara have taken a holy dip,” he said.

Jan 14, 2025 9:34 AM IST

Mahakumbh 2025 live updates: Foreign devotee thankful for security arrangements

Mahakumbh 2025 live updates: “I can't even explain it in words. This is my third Kumbh. I went to Haridwar in 2010, Prayagraj in 2013 and now here again. All the craziness here, but beneath that is something that doesn't change. Fortunately, there is a lot of Police personnel here doing crowd control. Here, you just learn to go with the flow,” said a devotee.

Jan 14, 2025 9:19 AM IST

Mahakumbh 2025 live updates: People have forgotten about the cold, says Swami Chidambaranand

Swami Chidambaranand of Mahanirvan Akhara said the mahakumbh is a “grandeur of Indian civilisation” and expressed happiness on witnessing “unbelievable scenes” at Triveni Sangam.

“There is joy and excitement everywhere. People have forgotten about the cold and have been waiting since 2 am for a sight of the saints. There are unbelievable scenes here,” he said.

Jan 14, 2025 9:04 AM IST

Mahakumbh 2025 live updates: Naga sadhus procession to perform ‘Amir Snan’ | Video

Jan 14, 2025 8:46 AM IST

Mahakumbh 2025 live updates: Foreign devotees join Mahakumbh mela

Mahakumbh 2025 live updates: "I am basically from the USA, but I live in Vrindavan. I feel like we came to a very pure place. I am anticipating being in the water with devotees from India and so many countries and chanting with them. Visiting holy places is not enough unless you meet a Sadhu explaining the significance of that place," said a devotee.

Jan 14, 2025 8:23 AM IST

Mahakumbh 2025 live updates: ‘Nothing is bigger than this’, says Kumar Swami Ji Maharaj

Mahakumbh 2025 live updates: Kumar Swami Ji Maharaj from Anand Akhara invited people to join celebrations at the Mahakumbh mela in Prayagraj.

“Nothing is bigger than this. Those who are able to come here are extremely fortunate. Wherever we see people are fighting among themselves. Here it's peaceful. Merely being present here and watching everything unfold, brings joy and peace,” he said.

Jan 14, 2025 8:06 AM IST

Mahakumbh 2025 live updates: Security arrangements for Akharas processions

Mahakumbh 2025 live updates: SSP Kumbh Mela Rajesh Dwivedi said that police personnel have been deployed across the route where Akharas will lead their procession to perform Amrit Snan. “Police, PAC, horse-mounted police and Paramilitary force are accompanying the Akharas,” he added.

Jan 14, 2025 7:57 AM IST

Mahakumbh 2025 live updates: Swami Kailashanand Giri leads Akharas processions

Mahakumbh 2025 live updates: Spiritual leader Swami Kailashanand Giri lead the processions for the first Amrit Snan on the auspicious occasion of Makar Sankranti.

Sadhus of the 13 akhadas of Sanatan Dharm will take holy dip at Triveni Sangam in Prayagraj - a sacred confluence of rivers Ganga, Yamuna and 'mystical' Saraswati, today.

Jan 14, 2025 7:22 AM IST

Mahakumbh 2025 live updates: Naga Sadhus take ritual bathing

Mahakumbh 2025 live updates: “It's a matter of happiness for us that Shmbhu Panchayati Atal Akhara and Mahanirvani Panchayati Akhada are going together to have Shahi (Amrit) Snan. It has been a tradition that Naga Sadhus are kept ahead,” said Naga Baba Pramod Giri of Shambhu Panchayati Atal Akhara.

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