Mahakumbh: 2.5 crore took ‘Amrit Snan’ dip, Naga sadhus continue to mesmerise visitors | Photos

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Published on Feb 04, 2025 09:49 AM IST

  • The Naga sadhus captured attention as the Maha Kumbh celebrated its third grand ‘Amrit Snan’ on the auspicious occasion of Basant Panchami.

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A vast crowd of devotees bathed at the Triveni Sangam in Uttar Pradesh's Prayagraj on Basant Panchami, marking the peaceful conclusion of the third ‘Amrit Snan’ during the Mahakumbh Mela.(HT_PRINT)
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A vast crowd of devotees bathed at the Triveni Sangam in Uttar Pradesh’s Prayagraj on Basant Panchami, marking the peaceful conclusion of the third ‘Amrit Snan’ during the Mahakumbh Mela.(HT_PRINT)

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Over 2.57 crore participated in the holy bathing rituals till 8 pm, according to the Uttar Pradesh government. 13 akharas carried out processions, each within a 40 minute window.(HT_PRINT)
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Over 2.57 crore participated in the holy bathing rituals till 8 pm, according to the Uttar Pradesh government. 13 akharas carried out processions, each within a 40 minute window.(HT_PRINT)

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The entrance of the Naga Sadhus was filled with fervor and enthralled visitors of the Mela.(Anand Prashad )
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The entrance of the Naga Sadhus was filled with fervor and enthralled visitors of the Mela.(Anand Prashad )

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The Naga sadhus wore only ash on their bodies from head to toe along with garlands of marigold and rose.(Anand Prashad )
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The Naga sadhus wore only ash on their bodies from head to toe along with garlands of marigold and rose.(Anand Prashad )

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Naga Sadhus also displayed their prowess at handling various traditional weaponry(Ishant)
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Naga Sadhus also displayed their prowess at handling various traditional weaponry(Ishant)

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Naga sadhus of Shambhu Panchayati Atal Akhara arrived at the Triveni Sangam  adorned in traditional jewellery and symbols such as tridents as well.(Nitin Sharma )
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Naga sadhus of Shambhu Panchayati Atal Akhara arrived at the Triveni Sangam  adorned in traditional jewellery and symbols such as tridents as well.(Nitin Sharma )

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Along with the male Naga sadhus, a significant number of female sanyasis were also present on the occasion, often wearing loose orange robes and garlands(Ishant)
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Along with the male Naga sadhus, a significant number of female sanyasis were also present on the occasion, often wearing loose orange robes and garlands(Ishant)

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The Naga Sadhus are smeared with ash to symbolise a complete renunciation of worldly possessions and desires.(Ishant)
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The Naga Sadhus are smeared with ash to symbolise a complete renunciation of worldly possessions and desires.(Ishant)

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They also smeared ash on their body right before taking the holy dip before washing it away in the river.(Ishant)
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They also smeared ash on their body right before taking the holy dip before washing it away in the river.(Ishant)

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