During Basant Panchami people attended the third Amrit Snan at the Triveni Sangam sacred confluence in Prayagraj for their holy dip during Maha Kumbh 2025. A spiritual event started during the early morning of Monday drew millions of worshipers who came to bathe in the holy Triveni Sangam waters.
A Grand Spiritual Celebration at Triveni Sangam
The holy bathe was performed by Naga sadhus alongside other saints who belonged to multiple akhadas during morning hours. Sect representatives from Juna Akhada initiated their religious rites first since they were the pioneers followed by the dominant spiritual groups. Devotees together with sadhus started their spiritual practices at the ghats during early hours of 6 AM. The spiritual atmosphere received further elevation through helicopter-borne rose petals that decorated the event.
Through reports from the Uttar Pradesh Information Department it became known that at 8 AM over 62.25 lakh devotees had taken the holy dip. Total Maha Kumbh pilgrims who participated from January 13 have reached above 34.97 crore.
CM Yogi Adityanath Extends Congratulations
The religious leader and Uttar Pradesh head of government Yogi Adityanath sent his well wishes to all those who took part in the Amrit Snan event. Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has kept a close watch on the preparations between Lucknow and the event site for maintaining its smooth operation.
यह सनातन संस्कृति का वंदन है,
भारत की एकता व आस्था का अभिनंदन है,
श्रद्धा का अभिवादन है,
महाकुम्भ का आह्वान है…हर-हर गंगे! pic.twitter.com/dIMsLFgBlB
— Yogi Adityanath (@myogiadityanath) February 3, 2025
The Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister posted on X (previously known as Twitter) to express his appreciation to religious leaders from all Akharas who achieved spiritual enlightenment through the Triveni Sangam ritual during Maha Kumbh.
The great news arrives for respected holy figures together with religious leaders and every Akhara and Kalpvasi and devotee who received beneficial spiritual consequences upon their ‘Amrit’ bath at the sacred Triveni Sangam during Basant Panchami at Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj.
His office remains updated in real time about the Amrit Snan’s advancement to check both the comfort and safety aspects of worship visitors.
Security and Crowd Management at Maha Kumbh 2025
All crowd control procedures operated neatly to handle the tremendous flow of devotees according to assurances from DIG Maha Kumbh Vaibhav Krishna. All major akharas such as Mahanirvani, Niranjani with Juna Akhara accomplished their holy bathing rituals successfully.
During our interview Mela Officer Vivek Chaturvedi discussed the arrangements for Maha Kumbh 2025.
The current holy ritual stands as the third Amrit Snan which occurs on the auspicious day of Basant Panchami. Akharas follow a specific order to perform their holy rituals during the sacred bath. The security measures are strong and continuous monitoring systems exist to stop possible incidents.‘
At 4 AM on Mauni Amavasya the number of people performing the ritual reached 16.58 lakh with expectations to reach 5 crore by sunset.
Reinforced Security Measures After the Mauni Amavasya Incident
The authorities implemented advanced safety measures to combat overcrowding after the stampede that occurred on January 29 during Mauni Amavasya Amrit Snan. The collaboration between administrative staff and police forces has succesfully arranged devotees throughout various ghats to provide every participant with a smooth and secure bathing experience.
The Rare Triveni Yog: A Once-in-144-Year Celestial Event
The 2019 Maha Kumbh has obtained additional spiritual weight due to the Triveni Yog celestial occasion that arises **only 144 years once** this millennium. According to astrologers the Triveni Yog celestial configuration magnifies the sacred value of the holy dip because of which it becomes an extremely fortunate occasion.
Different religious groups followed a predefined order for their sacred water immersion according to traditional practices.
- Sanyasi Sect (first)
- Bairagi Sect (second)
- Udaseen Sect (third)
Pilgrims Reflect on the Spiritual Energy of Maha Kumbh
A large number of spiritual leaders alongside believers of various faiths related their deeply moving spiritual encounters with the Amrit Snan experience.
South American Sadhvi Mahamandaleshwar Shri Devi Maa expressed appreciation when she said:
Divine blessings from Goddess Ganga become a great gift during this holy bathing ceremony. People regard Maha Kumbh as a sacred interval for spiritual development and religious enlightenment.
Swami Vishnu Maharaj from Shambhu Panch Agni Akhada expressed his thoughts about the deep spiritual aspect of the occasion.
“The energy here is powerful. Prayagraj has developed deep spiritual energies because saints and devotees have come into its presence. The arrangements made for pilgrims guarantee they will experience an authentic spiritual journey.
Conclusion: A Historic and Safe Maha Kumbh Amrit Snan
The third Amrit Snan session at Maha Kumbh 2025 moved forward steadily without interruptions because authorities took both enhanced security steps and proficient crowd handling measures. The 2025 Kumbh attracts numerous devotees who experience an important religious gathering that continues its historical significance.
The event progresses while authorities continuously ensure security along with organizational excellence and spiritual commitment among the participants.
Input from Agencies
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