Live: The grand 45-day event began on Monday in Uttar Pradesh's Prayagraj and will conclude on February 26. The Uttar Pradesh govt expects participation by 45 crore people in the mega event.

Being held after 12 years, The Mahakumbh will continue in Prayagraj until February 26. Over its 45-day duration, this grand spiritual gathering is expected to draw more than 40 crore devotees, including pilgrims and visitors from across the globe.

Mahakumbh 2025 Live Updates: Lakhs of devotees arrived at the Triveni Sangam to take a holy dip at the occasion of Makar Sankranti, which marks the first ‘Amrit Snan’ of Mahakumbh in Prayagraj.

Live: Naga Sadhus blessed millions of devotees, who even collected sand from the path that they walked on after their ‘Amrit Snan’.

On day two of the Maha Kumbh Mela, the Akharas took 'Amrit Snan' on Tuesday (January 14) on the occasion of Makar Sankranti. The Maha Kumbh Mela administration has issued an order about the date, order and time for 'Amrit Snan' of 13 Akharas on Makar Sankranti and Basant Panchami.

Mahakumbh 2025 Live Updates: Lakhs of devotees arrived at the Triveni Sangam to take a holy dip at the occasion of Makar Sankranti, which marks the first ‘Amrit Snan’ of Mahakumbh in Prayagraj. Makar Sankranti is a Hindu festival which marks the transition of the Sun from the Southern to the Northern Hemisphere.

The pilgrims took the first bath formerly known as Shahi Snan (royal bath) in freezing waters at the confluence or Sangam of the Ganga, Yamuna, and the mythical Saraswati rivers

On Makar Sankranti, over two crore devotees participated in the first Amrit Snan of Mahakumbh 2025 at the Sangam in Prayagraj. Sadhus from 13 Akharas led the holy dip amid chants of Har Har Mahadev. U

A massive crowd of devotees gathered at Mahakumbh and took the holy dip at Sangam even before the break of dawn on the occasion of Makar Sankranti on Tuesday. The scene at the Sangam reflected the profound essence of Indian culture and tradition.

Mahakumbh's first ‘Amrit snan’ to take place today on the occasion of Makar Sankranti. Thirteen akharas to take holy dip at Triveni sangam.