Maha Kumbh 2025: Millions take 'amrit snan' on Makar Sankranti
Amrit Snan of Maha Kumbh 2025 on the auspicious occasion of Makar Sankranti began as Sadhus from Sadhus of MahanirvPanchayati Akhada took a holy dip at the Triveni Sangam — a sacred confluence of the Ganga, Yamuna and 'mystical' Saraswati river.
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The 13 akhadas are divided into three groups — Sanyasi (Shaivite), Bairagi (Vaishnav) and Udaseen. The Shaivite akhadas include Shree Panch Dashnam Juna Akhada, Shree Panchayati Akhada Niranjani, Shree Shambhu Panchayati Atal Akhada, Shree Panchayati Akhada Mahanirvani,Shree Shambhu Panchagni Akhada, Shree Panchdashnam Aavahan Akhada and Taponidhi Shri Anand Akhada Panchayti.
Kumar Swami Ji Maharaj from Anand Akhara said, «Nothing is bigger than this (Mahakumbh). Those who are able to come here are extremely fortunate… Wherever we see people are fighting among themselves. Here it's peaceful. Merely being present here and watching everything unfold, brings joy and peace… Our saints and shastras have always wanted for peace in the world. I bow down to our great seers and our religious texts, I bow down to our earth and Lord Shiva for giving us this day. Everyone should come here...»
Mahamandleshwar Swami Gyan Puri of Mahanirvana Akhara said, «It's a huge crowd but it's amazing how everything flows. Everyone finds a place
