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Don’t miss these 3 most auspicious days for ‘snan’ at Sangam in February – India TV

Don’t miss these 3 most auspicious days for ‘snan’ at Sangam in February – India TV

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Image Source : PTI Sadhus take part in a procession at the Sangam Kumbh Mela 2025: The Mahakumbh festival began on January 13 with the ‘Paush Purnima’ bath, followed by the first ‘Amrit Snan’ on January 14 and the second on January 29. In February, three major baths will be held, marking important moments of the festival. The Mahakumbh will conclude on February 26, after which the next Kumbh will take place in 12 years.  Let us now know the important dates for the major baths in February, including the day for the last ‘Amrit Snan’. Taking a dip in Sangam at any time during the Kumbh is considered auspicious. Devotees believe that taking a dip in the holy waters of the Sangam during the Mahakumbh brings spiritual purification and blessings. This year, the occasion is made even more special by a rare celestial alignment that occurs only once in 144 years, making it a highly auspicious event. Mahakumbh: Last Amrti Snan  The third and last Amrit Snan of Mahakumbh will take place on Basant …

Mahakumbh 2025 News LIVE: PM Modi Condoles Deaths In Stampede-Like Scene, Heavy Security As ‘Amrit Snan’ Resumes

Mahakumbh 2025 News LIVE: PM Modi Condoles Deaths In Stampede-Like Scene, Heavy Security As ‘Amrit Snan’ Resumes

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Mahakumbh Stampede LIVE Updates: Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who is closely monitoring the ‘stampede-like’ situation, spoke to Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath four times after local reports stated that at least 15 people were feared dead in Prayagraj. While there are no official confirmation on deaths, authorities said that around 35 devotees have been injured and are undergoing treatment at a hospital. Amid the tense situation, CM Yogi appealed devotees to not rush towards ‘Triveni Sangam’ river but take a holy dip in ‘snan’ ghats built at several locations in Prayagraj. He also urged people to not listen to rumours. Drone visuals showed thousands of Hindus rushing to take a holy bath in the river at the massive festival. In view of the stampede, several ‘akhadas’ had called off their ‘amrit snan’ (holy bath). However, later they decided to resume around 10am after situation was brought under control. Today (January 29) is one of the most auspicious days to take a holy dip due to ‘Mauni Amavasya’. Mauni Amavasya falls on the Hindu calendar …

Akharas Call Off Mauni Amavasya ‘Amrit Snan’ After Stampede-Like Situation At Maha Kumbh

Akharas Call Off Mauni Amavasya ‘Amrit Snan’ After Stampede-Like Situation At Maha Kumbh

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Mahakumbh Nagar: Akhil Bharatiya Akhara Parishad president Mahant Ravindra Puri on Wednesday said that due to the stampede-like situation at Maha Kumbh, the seers have called off their Mauni Amavasya’s Amrit Snan. A stampede-like situation broke out at Sangam earlier on Wednesday, where several people, including women and children, suffered injuries. “You would’ve seen what happened in the morning, and that’s why we have decided to… All of our saints and seers were ready for the ‘snan’ when we were informed about this incident. That’s why we have decided to call off our ‘snan’ on ‘Mauni Amavasya’,” Mahant Ravindra Puri told PTI Videos. As per tradition of the Kumbh Mela, Akharas belonging to the three sects ‘Sanyasi, Bairagi, and Udaseen’ take the holy dip in a set sequence following a majestic, awe-inspiring procession to the Sangam Ghat. The seers and saints, including the ash-smeared Nagas, then immerse themselves in the sacred confluence of the Ganga, Yamuna, and mythical Saraswati rivers on special bathing dates like the Mauni Amavasya, which are marked by special celestial alignments …

Mahakumbh 2025 LIVE: Akharas postpone ‘snan’ due to stampede, excessive crowd

Mahakumbh 2025 LIVE: Akharas postpone ‘snan’ due to stampede, excessive crowd

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Mahakumbh 2025 LIVE: Massive crowds are thronging the ghats and Triveni Sangam in Prayagraj on Mauni Amavasya, which falls on Wednesday. Devotees stand after a deadly stampede before the second “Shahi Snan” (grand bath), at the “Kumbh Mela” or the Pitcher Festival, in Prayagraj, previously known as Allahabad, India, January 29, 2025. REUTERS/Sharafat Ali Mahakumbh 2025 LIVE: A stampede took place at the Sangam in Uttar Pradesh’s Prayagraj in the wee hours of Wednesday as large crowds thronged the ghats for holy dip on the occasion of Mauni Amavasya. Officials are tight-lipped about the number of casualties in the incident. According to a Prayagraj-based social media content creator, an eyewitness, the stampede took place around 2:30 am when a large number of devotees reached at the Sangam banks. …Read More “The problem was mainly due to the fact crowd had no idea where to go after bathing. These people were carrying heavy luggage on their head. There were large number of iron dustbins that could not be seen by pilgrims. A few people fell as …

Maha Kumbh: 10 cr pilgrims likely at Mauni Amavasya Amrit Snan today | Lucknow News

Maha Kumbh: 10 cr pilgrims likely at Mauni Amavasya Amrit Snan today | Lucknow News

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The Uttar Pradesh government has stepped up security as it gears up for the ‘Amrit Snan’ on ‘Mauni Amavasya’ on Wednesday, which is expected to draw around 10 crore pilgrims to the Maha Kumbh in just a day. The Maha Kumbh 2025 has already witnessed over 15 crore pilgrims taking a holy dip in the past 17 days, the state government said on Tuesday. Security measures have reached unprecedented levels for the day with deployment of personnel at every nook and turn along with installation of AI-powered CCTV cameras and drones keeping eye on the Mela area, spread over several hectares along the Triveni Sangam – the confluence of the Ganga, Yamuna and the mythical Saraswati. Story continues after this ad While the Mela area has already been declared a no-vehicle zone for the next few days, the Prayagraj administration has also made a fervent appeal to local residents to avoid using four wheelers and opt for two wheelers only if carrying senior citizens to the Sangam. “Residents are requested to use two-wheelers or walk …

Maha Kumbh 2025: Authorities issue advisory ahead of `Mauni Amavasya snan`

Maha Kumbh 2025: Authorities issue advisory ahead of `Mauni Amavasya snan`

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Authorities managing Maha Kumbh 2025 in Uttar Pradesh have issued a detailed advisory for the Mauni Amavasya `Amrit Snan` on Wednesday, urging devotees to follow safety protocols and cooperate with officials, news agency PTI reported. With millions of pilgrims expected to participate, extensive arrangements have been made to ensure a smooth and safe experience for all attendees, they said. According to an official statement, the fair administration and police have reinforced security and crowd-management measures. Dedicated teams, including fair police, traffic officers and specialised doctors, will be on duty around the clock to provide assistance in case of any emergencies, PTI reported. Rajesh Dwivedi, the Senior Superintendent of Police, Mahakumbh Nagar, emphasised the importance of public cooperation. “Robust arrangements have been made for the second Amrit Snan of the Maha Kumbh, especially for Mauni Amavasya. We urge the devotees to cooperate with police, remain vigilant and seek help whenever needed,” he said. The authorities have urged the devotees to follow the crowd-management guidelines for their own safety and convenience, PTI reported. The pilgrims have been …

Coldplay’s Chris Martin reaches Prayagraj to attend Maha Kumbh with girlfriend Dakota Johnson ahead of shahi snan. Watch

Coldplay’s Chris Martin reaches Prayagraj to attend Maha Kumbh with girlfriend Dakota Johnson ahead of shahi snan. Watch

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Jan 27, 2025 07:36 PM IST Coldplay’s vocalist Chris Martin and actor Dakota Johnson were spotted arriving at the Maha Kumbh mela on Monday. Recommended Topics News / Entertainment / Music / Coldplay’s Chris Martin reaches Prayagraj to attend Maha Kumbh with girlfriend Dakota Johnson ahead of shahi snan. Watch See Less Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

Watch! Anupam Kher enjoys `Ganga snan` at Maha Kumbh

Watch! Anupam Kher enjoys `Ganga snan` at Maha Kumbh

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Anupam Kher is currently in Prayagraj for the Maha Kumbh Mela. The actor, who has a deep love for Indian traditions, reached the Maha Kumbh and has now shared a video of himself receiving divine blessings by bathing in the Ganga river. The actor, who was most recently seen in Kangana Ranaut`s Emergency, took to his Instagram and shared a video of himself standing in the middle of the river Ganga and taking a bath. He has also attached a heartfelt caption along with the post.           View this post on Instagram                       A post shared by Anupam Kher (@anupampkher) Anupam Kher shares post from Maha Kumbh  While sharing the video of himself enjoying the sacred bath, Kher wrote in Hindi, “महाकुंभ में गंगा स्नान करके जीवन सफल हुआ !! पहली बार उस स्थान पर पहुँच के मंत्र उच्चारण किए जहाँ माँ गंगा, जमुना जी और सरस्वती जी का संगम होता है! प्रार्थना करते करते अश्रु स्वयं ही आँखो से बहने …

Mahakumbh: Why ‘Shahi Snan’ became ‘Amrit Snan’?

Mahakumbh: Why ‘Shahi Snan’ became ‘Amrit Snan’?

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Image Source : PTI Sadhus take a holy dip at the Sangam on the occasion of Makar Sankranti Kumbh Mela 2025: The Mahakumbh, held once every 12 years, has commenced on the banks of the Triveni Sangam in Prayagraj and will continue until February 26. This year’s first ‘Amrit Snan’ took place on January 14, coinciding with the occasion of Makar Sankranti. On this day, the Sun moved from Sagittarius to Capricorn. Following tradition, the Naga sadhus took the holy dip  in the Sangam followed by over 3.5  crore devotees. Earlier, referred to as ‘Shahi Snan’, it was renamed to ‘Amrit Snan’ this year. Let’s explore the reason behind this change. Taking a dip in Sangam at any time during the Kumbh is considered auspicious, however, the ‘Amrit Snan’ holds special significance. Bathing on the day of ‘Amrit Snan’ is believed to bring multiplied spiritual benefits. Amrit Snan takes place on important days only.  This bath is considered the main highlight of the Kumbh Mela, with special arrangements made for it. It is believed that anyone …

Laurene Powell Jobs faces health issues at Maha Kumbh, recovering after ‘Ganga snan’

Laurene Powell Jobs faces health issues at Maha Kumbh, recovering after ‘Ganga snan’

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Laurene Powell Jobs in Prayagraj. | Photo Credit: ANI Overwhelmed by the huge crowds at the Maha Kumbh, Laurene Powell Jobs, the widow of Apple co-founder Steve Jobs, was briefly indisposed but is recovering after ‘Ganga snan’ and rest. Her enthusiasm to learn about Sanatan Dharma remains strong, according to a statement issued by the Uttar Pradesh government on Tuesday (January 14, 2025). The billionaire businesswoman-philanthropist has been given a new name, ‘Kamla’, by her guru Mahamandaleshwar Swami Kailashanand Giri of the Niranjani Akhara. “Laurene was briefly unwell on Monday but is feeling better after ‘Ganga Snan’ and rest. Her enthusiasm to delve deeper into Sanatan Dharma remains strong,” the government statement quoted Swami Kailashanand as saying. Swami Kailashanand told PTI Videos that she faced some health issues due to the crowds. He described his newest disciple as a “simple, virtuous, and humble” woman with a keen interest in Sanatan Dharma. “She is free from ego and fully devoted to her guru,” he said. “All her questions revolve around Sanatan Dharma and she finds great …