Faith in Flow: Mahakumbh Mela 2025 Begins with Sacred Shahi Snan

Jan 13, 2025 Komal Das

Massive Crowd Gathers at Prayagraj’s Triveni Sangam for Maha Kumbh Shahi Snan on Paush Purnima

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Maha Kumbh, held every 12 years, expects 45 crore devotees and ends on Feb 26. A devotee takes a holy dip at Sangam on Monday

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This Maha Kumbh, marked by a rare 144-year celestial event, sees devotees dipping at Triveni Sangam early Monday

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Devotees enter via Nehru Marg, exit through Triveni Marg; Akshayavat Darshan closed on key days. Security by RAF, Police, and CRPF

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Over 50 lakh devotees arrived by Sunday. District Magistrate Vijay Kiran Anand confirmed all preparations for Paush Purnima are complete

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The Panchayati Akhada Bada Udaseen held its Chavani Pravesh procession in Mahakumbh Nagar, Prayagraj, on Sunday

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A Naga sadhu, covered in ash, sits in his camp during Mahakumbh 2025 at Mahakumbh Nagar in Prayagraj on Sunday

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A woman takes a holy dip at Triveni Sangam during Mahakumbh in Prayagraj on Monday

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