Mahakumbh Mela: More than 1 crore people took a holy dip in Triveni Sangam.

Mahakumbh Mela: Over 1 Crore Devotees Take Holy Dip at Triveni Sangam

Written by: Supriya Kadu

Edited by: Pinky Deshmukh

Last Updated: January 14, 2025

Summary: Many Sadhun and about 1 crore people take a holy dip on Makar Sankranti.

The UP DGP declares that "everything is under control" after Naga Sadhus takes the holy dip known as "Amrit Snan" on Makar Sankranti. Orders are issued to expedite ritual bathing by sadhus from different Akharas.

Yogi Adityanath, the chief minister of Uttar Pradesh, sent greetings on Makar Sankranti. He wrote, “Today is the first day of the first Amrit Snan of Maha Kumbh. Witnessing the attraction towards the Maha Kumbh in the country and the world is incredible. Almost 1.75 crore devotees dipped at the Triveni Sangam yesterday.”

Vibrant cries of slogans and bhajans marked the official start of the Maha Kumbh 2025. As pilgrims, many in groups approached the Ganga River and chanted "Jai Ganga Maiyya" before taking the holy bath, the excitement at the Sangam area was evident.

The Sangam Ghat saw a sizable influx of pilgrims from both India and beyond, according to the state government.

Mahakumbh Mela occurs once every 144 years. Seers pointing out that the celestial alignments for it only happen once every 144 years increase the event's spiritual significance.