25 Lakh Take Dip In Sangam Before Maha Kumbh Mela Begins In Prayagraj

The Mela will begin on January 13 with the first royal bath on the day of Poush Purnima, and will conclude on Maha Shivaratri, February 26. There will be six shahi snans. 

In the last Kumbh Mela held in 2019, a total of 25 crore people took a dip in the Sangam.

Source : PTI

Maha Kumbh Mela: As many as 25 lakh people took a dip in the Sangam on Saturday before the grand Maha Kumbh Mela begins in Prayagraj. Maha Kumbh Mela is the world's largest religious gathering, attracting saints, sages, and devotees from around the world who take a sacred dip at the holy Triveni Sangam. Especially, the Naga Sadhus are a major attraction due to their unique lifestyle, attire, and devotion.

In the last Kumbh Mela held in 2019, a total of 25 crore people took a dip in the Sangam. The Uttar Pradesh government expects this figure to cross 45 crore this year.

The Mela will begin on January 13 with the first royal bath on the day of Poush Purnima, and will conclude on Maha Shivaratri, February 26. There will be six shahi snans. 

Paush Purnima: January 13
Makar Sankranti: January 14
Mauni Amavasya: January 29
Basant Panchami: February 3
Maghi Purnima: February 12
Maha Shivratri: February 26

Man Arrested For Making Objectionable Remarks About Kumbh

Meanwhile, a 30-year-old man was arrested for making some alleged objectionable remarks about the Kumbh Mela on social media, PTI reported. 

The man in a Facebook post on Thursday allegedly challenged not to let the Maha Kumbh Mela take place no matter how many people he had to behead, police said. Bareilly's Superintendent of Police (city) Manush Pareek said that on Friday night a team from Premnagar police station arrested the accused. Raza was sent to jail on Saturday.

The matter came to light when several locals, including Hindu organisations, brought the police's attention to the post on X. Hindu activists said the post hurt the faith of the Hindu community.

He had made objectionable and provocative comments about Sanatan Dharma, Ram Mandir and Maha Kumbh, police added.