Lakhs Of Devotees Gather In Maha Kumbh To Take Holy Dip On Basant Panchami – IN PICS

More than 1.65 million devotees took the third ‘amrit snan’ in the Sangam at 4 am on Monday, marking the occasion of Basant Panchami.

By : ABP News Bureau | Updated at : 03 Feb 2025 10:19 AM (IST)

More than 1.65 million devotees took the third ‘amrit snan’ in the Sangam at 4 am on Monday, marking the occasion of Basant Panchami.

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The bathing ritual began with Naga Sadhus taking a dip at the ghats, a key part of the ongoing Maha Kumbh 2025 in Prayagraj. (Image: PTI)

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As of February 3, over 34 crore devotees have participated in the sacred bathing ritual since the Mela’s commencement. (Image: PTI)

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A devotee holding a gada while taking a holy dip took the third ‘amrit snan’ in the Sangam on Monday. (Image: PTI)

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A large number of devotees gathered at Prayagraj to take a holy dip in the River Ganga and offer prayers to Maa Saraswati on 'Basant Panchami'. (Image: PTI)

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It is believed that Goddess Saraswati was born on Basant Panchami, and taking a dip in the Ganga on this auspicious day holds great significance. (Image: PTI)

Published at : 03 Feb 2025 10:19 AM (IST)

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