Kumbh Mela, Amrit and Akhara

Maha Kumbh: Akharas take ‘Amrit Snan,’ know how it is different from 'Shahi Snan'
Among the first ones to take 'Amrit Snan' were Shri Panchayati Akhara Mahanirvani and Shri Shambhu Panchayati Atal Akhara. This comes a day after the first major 'snan' on Monday in the Sangam area to mark the occasion of 'Paush Purnima'.
Over 1 Crore Take First 'Amrit Snan' Of Maha Kumbh Mela, 13 Akharas To Take Holy Dip For 10 Hours
Shri Panchayati Akhara Mahanirvani and Shri Shambhu Panchayati Atal Akhara are the first ones to take Amrit Snan and have been given 40 minutes to bathe.
Maha Kumbh 2025: PM Modi shares photos of first Amrit Snan, congratulates devotees
The Akharas took ‘Amrit Snan’ on the auspicious occasion of Makar Sankranti at the Maha Kumbh Mela at Triveni Sangam – the confluence of the Ganga, Yamuna and 'mythical' Saraswati rivers – in Uttar Pradesh's Prayagraj.
Maha Kumbh: 3.5 crore seers, devotees take Amrit Snan
Seers from various 'akharas' took the first 'Amrit Snan' at the Maha Kumbh on Makar Sankranti on Tuesday as an unbroken stream of people converged at the Triveni Sangam on the occasion with around 3.5 crore devotees taking a dip.
Maha Kumbh: First ' Amrit Snan' held, sea of devotees at Triveni Sangam
Seers belonging to various 'akharas' took the first 'Amrit Snan' at the Maha Kumbh on the occasion of 'Makar Sankranti' on Tuesday, with 1
Mahakumbh 2025: Seers, Naga Sadhus take Amrit Snan at Sangam on Makar Sankranti | See pics
Seers and Naga Sadhu joined the procession to take the first Amrit Snan, also referred to as Shahi Snani, on Makar Sankranti, January 14.
Maha Kumbh 2025: Millions Of Devotees Take Part In First 'Amrit Snan' On Makar Sankranti
According to religious leaders, the first 'Amrit Snan' holds significance because the 'Akharas' or the monastic orders of Hinduism are participating in it. The Uttar Pradesh government expects an estimated 35 crore devotees to visit Prayagraj during the rare religious congregation of Maha Kumbh 2025.
3.5 cr: Wave of humanity at Sangam for Maha Kumbh ‘Amrit Snan’
During the Amrit Snan, the akhadas hold the privilege of taking the first holy dip, and their bathing sequence is determined by the Akhada Parishad, which allocates time slots based on each one’s hierarchy.
Around 35 mn take dip in Maha Kumbh on 1st 'Amrit Snan' on Makar Sankranti
Seers from various 'akharas' took the first 'Amrit Snan' at the Maha Kumbh on Makar Sankranti on Tuesday as an unbroken stream of people converged at the Triveni Sangam on the occasion with around 3.5 crore devotees taking a dip.
Millions take holy dip as India's Maha Kumbh Mela begins
Nearly 15 million Hindus, six times the number expected, took a dip in freezing waters seeking absolution of their sins on Monday (January 13), the first day of India's Maha Kumbh festival, according to State Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath.
Mahakumbh Mela 2025 live updates: Over 3.5 crore take ‘Amrit Snan’; Yogi govt showers flowers on ghats
Live: Naga Sadhus blessed millions of devotees, who even collected sand from the path that they walked on after their ‘Amrit ...
3.5 cr devotees take holy dip in Sangam on1st ‘Amrit Snan’
More than 3.5 crore devotees took part in the first ‘Amrit Snan’ at the Sangam — the confluence of Ganga, Yamuna and the ...
Difference Between Amrit Snan and Shahi Snan
Kumbh Mela's Shahi Snan is now Amrit Snan, marking a cultural revival of ancient Hindu traditions with spiritual significance ...
Kinnar Akhara performs Amrit Snan, praying for welfare of society
On the auspicious occasion of the first Amrit Snan of Mahakumbh 2025, the Kinnar Akhara, led by Acharya Mahamandaleshwar ...