As the world's largest gathering commenced, the first Amrit Snan, which was formerly known as Shai Snan, fell on the auspicious occasion of Makar Sankranti and saw over 3.5 crore devotees take the holy dip at the Triveni Sangam in Prayagraj.

The Maha Kumbh Mela, being held from January 13 to February 26 in Uttar Pradesh’s Prayagraj, saw its first Amrit Snan occasion of Makar Sankranti on Tuesday. This holy dip is led by sadhus or seers from akharas,

The first Amrit Snan of the Mahakumbh 2025 has been successfully completed. Here's a guide to the next important Amrit Snan dates, as well as other key bathing dates during the Kumbh Mela.

Millions of devotees took a holy dip at the Sangam on Tuesday morning, marking the first 'Amrit Snan' of the Maha Kumbh 2025.

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.

Several devotees took a dip in the Triveni Sangam on Tuesday as part of the Amrit Snan of the Maha Kumbh Mela, the world's largest religious congregation, in Uttar Pradesh's Prayagraj.