The Mahakumbh draws an immense number of devotees and religious leaders, including the 13 major Akharas (monastic orders) that participate in the Amrit Snan ritual. Know the significance of these Akharas and their connection with the holy bath.

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Tuesday confirmed that more than 35 million devotees have taken a holy dip at Sangam in Prayagraj on the occasion of Makar Sankranti.

Live: 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.

A massive crowd of devotees gathered at Mahakumbh and took the holy dip at Sangam even before the break of dawn on the occasion of Makar Sankranti on Tuesday. The scene at the Sangam reflected the profound essence of Indian culture and tradition.

Holy men began to come to the ghats of Prayagraj at 6:115 am and began the ritual bathing in the waters of Ganga. Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath took to social media platform X (formerly Twitter) to congratulate everyone who took part in the Amrit Snan.

Mahakumbh's first ‘Amrit snan’ to take place today on the occasion of Makar Sankranti. Thirteen akharas to take holy dip at Triveni sangam.

Prayagraj: Maha Kumbh 2025 kicked off with a record-breaking gathering of over 1.5 crore devotees on the first day. On Tuesday, on the auspicious occasion of Makar Sankranti, the event witnesses its first Amrit Snan at Triveni Sangam.

The first Amrit Snan of Maha Kumbh is special in many ways. It takes place a day after the first major 'snan' which took place on Monday. Mahakumbh 2025 Live: Lakhs of devotees ar