The Mahakumbh draws an immense number of devotees and religious leaders, including the 13 major Akharas (monastic orders) that participate in the Amrit Snan ritual. Know the significance of these Akharas and their connection with the holy bath.

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.

Holy men began to come to the ghats of Prayagraj at 6:115 am and began the ritual bathing in the waters of Ganga. Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath took to social media platform X (formerly Twitter) to congratulate everyone who took part in the Amrit Snan.

Prayagraj: Maha Kumbh 2025 kicked off with a record-breaking gathering of over 1.5 crore devotees on the first day. On Tuesday, on the auspicious occasion of Makar Sankranti, the event witnesses its first Amrit Snan at Triveni Sangam.

The first Amrit Snan of Maha Kumbh is special in many ways. It takes place a day after the first major 'snan' which took place on Monday. Mahakumbh 2025 Live: Lakhs of devotees ar