On the auspicious occasion of Makar Sankranti, the procession of Niranjani Akhada made its way towards the sacred Triveni Sangam on Tuesday for the first Amrit Snan of the Maha Kumbh 2025.
The Triveni Sangam, the confluence of the Ganga, Yamuna, and the mystical Saraswati rivers, is the focal point for the holy dip, which holds immense spiritual significance. Sadhus from the 13 Akhadas of Sanatan Dharma participated in this sacred ritual.
Ahead of the Niranjani Akhada’s procession, Mahanirvani Panchayati Akhara also began its march toward the Sangam to partake in the Amrit Snan. The atmosphere was vibrant with devotion and anticipation as these revered Akhadas proceeded in a grand spectacle.
Naga Baba Pramod Giri of the Shambu Panchayati Atal Akhara expressed his joy over the unity displayed during the event. “It’s a matter of happiness for us that Shambu Panchayati Atal Akhara and Mahanirvani Panchayati Akhada are going together for the Shahi (Amrit) Snan. It has been a tradition that Naga Sadhus are placed at the forefront,” he said while speaking to ANI.
Ravindra Puri, president of the Akhada Parishad, elaborated on the schedule, stating, “Each Akhada has been allotted 40 minutes for the Amrit Snan, and the holy dips will be performed one after another.”
The Maha Kumbh, one of the largest religious congregations in the world, occurs every 12 years at one of four sacred locations in India. The ongoing Maha Kumbh 2025, a Poorna Kumbh, will continue until February 26, 2025.
Key dates for the sacred baths 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
- February 26: Maha Shivaratri
The Maha Kumbh remains a profound expression of India’s spiritual and cultural heritage, drawing millions of devotees and saints from across the globe to partake in its divine rituals.
