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Mahakumbh 2025 Highlights: Special flights, trains to Prayagraj; Schools from class 1 to 8 to remain shut in city

Mahakumbh 2025 Highlights: Aircraft operator Air India has announced that it would operate daily flights between Delhi and Prayagraj. Meanwhile, schools will remain shut on Wednesday due to traffic congestion after Amrit Snan 

Mahakumbh 2025 Highlights: Lakhs of devotees took holy dip in Sangam on Makar Sankranti. Administration has announced school holiday on January 15. (PTI)Premium
Mahakumbh 2025 Highlights: Lakhs of devotees took holy dip in Sangam on Makar Sankranti. Administration has announced school holiday on January 15. (PTI)

Mahakumbh 2025 Highlights: Lakhs of devotees arrived at the Triveni Sangam to take a holy dip at the occasion of Makar Sankranti, which marks the first ‘Amrit Snan’ of Mahakumbh in Prayagraj. After the first Amrit Snan, schools from classes 1 to class 8 will remain closed on Wednesday because of the traffic congestion, reported ANI.

Makar Sankranti is a Hindu festival which marks the transition of the Sun from the Southern to the Northern Hemisphere.

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath congratulated lakhs of devotees who participated in the first ‘Amrit Snan’ at Triveni Sangam during Mahakumbh Mela 2025 on Tuesday.

In a social media post, CM Yogi Adityanath cheered the devotees who “earned the virtue by taking the first Amrit Snan at the Triveni Sangam."

Mahakumbh 2025 significance

Mahakumbh is the largest religious congregation in India where people from across the world come to attend the religious gathering. Key highlights of the Mahakumbh Mela is the presence of extraordinary array of religious ascetics, sadhus and mahants. Mahakumbh Mela 2025 is also attended by legions of Naga Sadhus or Naga Babas, who cover their naked bodies with ash and wear hair in long dreadlocks. 

The Kumbh originates from the Hindu belief that four drops of the nectar of immortality fell to Earth during a battle between Lord Vishnu, the Preserver, and demons who sought to possess a golden pitcher containing the elixir. One of these drops is said to have fallen in Prayagraj.

Who are Naga Sadhus?

The sadhus, who see themselves as guardians of the faith, approach the confluence at the scheduled time with all the pomp and bravado of a charging army. Naga Sadhus are recognised by their ash-covered naked bodies and long matted hair. Apart from Mahakumbh they live in seclusion in caves and forests and come out during the Kumbh Mela to participate in Amrit Snan, first one of Mahakumbh Mela 2025 was held today.

Mahakumbh 2025: What are the key dates?

January 13 - Paush Purnima Snan (Opening day)

January 14 - Makar Sankranti Snan today (Shahi Snan/ Amrit Snan)

January 29 - Mauni Amavasya Snan (Royal Bath/Shahi Snan)

February 3 - Basant Panchami Snan (Royal Bath/Shahi Snan)

February 12 - Maghi Purnima Snan

February 26 - Maha Shivratri Snan (Concluding Day)

Mahakumbh helpline number

Tourists who are visiting Mahakumbh, can take help from customer care. Visitors can contact the Ministry of Tourism to a dedicated toll-free Tourist infoline number, ie 1800111363 or 1363.

The toll-free tourist infoline will operate in Hindi, English, and other national and international languages.

15 Jan 2025, 08:37:04 AM IST

Mahakumbh 2025 Live: Devotees continue to take holy dip at Triveni Sangam

Mahakumbh 2025 Live: Two days after the beginning of Mahakumbh, devotees continue to arrive at Sangam on Wednesday.

Over 50 million devotees have taken holy dip on the first two days of what is considered to be the biggest gathering of human beings on the planet.

15 Jan 2025, 07:44:08 AM IST

Mahakumbh 2025 Live: Fortunate to be a part of Mahakumbh this year, says former MP Sadhvi Niranjan Jyoti

Mahakumbh 2025 Live: Former MP and BJP leader Sadhvi Niranjan Jyoti on Tuesday took a holy dip in Sangam. In a conversation with ANI, she termed it a “once in 144 years celebration". The leader also said that it is extremely fortunate to be able to be part of this grand event.

15 Jan 2025, 07:17:23 AM IST

Mahakumbh 2025 Live: Schools in Prayagraj to remain shut on Wednesday 

Mahakumbh 2025 Live: Schools from Class 1 to Class 8 will remain shut on Wednesday due to traffic congestion after Amrit Snan

14 Jan 2025, 10:35:05 PM IST

Mahakumbh 2025 Live: ‘The streets are clean…’ says devotee from South Africa

Mahakumbh 2025 Live: A devotee from South Africa's Cape Town at Mahakumbh 2025, said it was a beautiful experience, and that the streets were clean.

14 Jan 2025, 09:58:32 PM IST

Mahakumbh 2025 Live: Classes for standards 1-8 to remain closed in Prayagraj tomorrow

Mahakumbh 2025 Live: Physical classes for students in standards 1 to 8 across all schools in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, will be suspended on January 15 due to heavy traffic. Read here.

14 Jan 2025, 09:27:30 PM IST

Mahakumbh 2025 Live: Bus carrying pilgrims catches fire, one dead

Mahakumbh 2025 Live: An elderly passenger was killed when a private bus, carrying pilgrims from Telangana to the Prayagraj Maha Kumbh, caught fire on Tuesday, reported PTI.

14 Jan 2025, 08:48:28 PM IST

Mahakumbh 2025 Live: Air India to operate daily flights between Delhi and Prayagraj

Mahakumbh 2025 Live: Aircraft operator Air India announced that it would operate daily flights between Delhi and Prayagraj from January 25 to February 28.

14 Jan 2025, 08:35:52 PM IST

Mahakumbh 2025 Live: War rooms set up at Rail bhavans for 24*7 monitoring

Mahakumbh 2025 Live: The Railway Ministry has set up a 24/7 War Room at Rail Bhavan, providing a live feed of train movements and passenger services. The system is equipped with cameras installed at nine stations and their surrounding areas in Prayagraj.

14 Jan 2025, 08:08:22 PM IST

Mahakumbh 2025 Live: ‘Far from reality…’ SP chief Akhilesh Yadav on mela's grand arrangements

Mahakumbh 2025 Live: Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav added that the ‘grand arrangements’ at the Mahakumbh 2025, were ‘far from reality’. He claimed that the pilgrims were struggling for basic facilities like food and water.

14 Jan 2025, 07:22:20 PM IST

Mahakumbh 2025 Live: Yogi Adityanath congratulates devotees on ‘Amrit Snaan’

Mahakumbh 2025 Live: Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath congratulated over 3.5 crore saints on taking the first royal dip in the Triveni Sangam at Prayagraj.

14 Jan 2025, 07:01:08 PM IST

Mahakumbh 2025 Live: Devotees perform evening arati at Triveni Sangam | Watch video

Mahakumbh 2025 Live: Several devotees were seen clapping their hands during the evening arati at Triveni Sangam.

14 Jan 2025, 06:47:24 PM IST

Mahakumbh 2025 Live: Devotees showered with rose petals | In pics

Mahakumbh 2025 Live:  Flower petals being showered on devotees gathered to take a holy dip at Sangam on the occasion of 'Makar Sankranti' during the Maha Kumbh Mela 2025

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14 Jan 2025, 05:49:43 PM IST

Mahakumbh 2025 Live: FIR lodged against Balia youth for spreading misinformation

Mahakumbh 2025 Live: A case has been filed against a youth from Balia, UP, for allegedly spreading false information on social media regarding the death of 11 devotees during the ‘Amrit Snan’ at Mahakumbh 2025 mela.

14 Jan 2025, 05:35:58 PM IST

Mahakumbh 2025 Live: Slippers of devotees float during Amrit Snan | See pic

Mahakumbh 2025 Live: Several slippers of devotees had accumulated in the river during the Amrit Snan at Maha Kumbh today. 

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14 Jan 2025, 05:17:01 PM IST

Mahakumbh 2025 Live: Devotees showered with rose petals at Maha Kumbh mela

Mahakumbh 2025 Live: Rose petals were showered on devotees during their 'Amrit Snan' at the Maha Kumbh on Makar Sankranti, covering the ghats and along the Sangam bank in a blanket of flowers.

14 Jan 2025, 04:55:00 PM IST

Mahakumbh 2025 Live: Naga sadhus take ‘Amrit Snan’ at Sangam 

Mahakumbh 2025 Live: Naga sadhus were seen performing 'Amrit Snan' at Triveni Sangam on the occasion of Makar Sankranti during the Maha Kumbh 2025

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14 Jan 2025, 04:32:10 PM IST

Mahakumbh 2025 Live: Kinnar Akhara take a holy dip in the Sangam

Mahakumbh 2025 Live: The akharas, or members of the Hindu monastic orders, performed their first 'snan' on the occasion of Makar Sankranti.

14 Jan 2025, 04:07:10 PM IST

Mahakumbh 2025 Live: Apple co-founder's widow faces health issues at Maha Kumbh

Mahakumbh 2025 Live: Laurene Powell Jobs, the widow of Apple co-founder Steve Jobs, was briefly unwell on Monday. She recovered after her ‘Ganga snaan’, reported PTI.

14 Jan 2025, 03:55:02 PM IST

Mahakumbh 2025 Live: ‘Don’t find something like this…' says devotee from Italy

Mahakumbh 2025 Live: An Italian devotee expressed immense joy on being able to attend the Mahakumbh Mela 2025, stating that he has never "found something like this" in Italy.

14 Jan 2025, 03:45:49 PM IST

Mahakumbh 2025 Live: Ambala division of Indian Railways launches special trains to Prayagraj

Mahakumbh 2025 Live: The Amabala division of Indian Railways has launched two trains for Mahakumbh 2025. The first train will start from Bhatinda on January 19 at 4.30 am and the second one from Amb Andaura, reported PTI.

14 Jan 2025, 03:30:41 PM IST

Mahakumbh 2025 Live: PM Modi shares photos of first Amrit Snan

Mahakumbh 2025 Live: Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated all the devotees who took part in the first Amrit Snan at Mahakumbh, and shared photos of the holy bath. Read here

14 Jan 2025, 03:10:45 PM IST

Mahakumbh 2025 Live: ‘Emotions of all those who have come are magnificent…’ says Jaya Kishori 

Mahakumbh 2025 Live: Spiritual orator Jaya Kishori praised the ‘magnificence’ of the emotions of all the people who had come to take a holy dip at Mahakumbh 2025. She said it was amazing that a large number of devotees attended the mela despite the cold.

14 Jan 2025, 02:57:29 PM IST

Mahakumbh 2025 Live: Spiritual leaders express happiness after taking holy dip

Mahakumbh 2025 Live: Spiritual leader Swami Rambhadracharya expressed happiness for being the first among the Acharyas to have taken  ‘Amrit Snan,' or the holy dip, and praised the UP government for the arrangements.

14 Jan 2025, 02:47:51 PM IST

Mahakumbh 2025 Live: Light and sound show a major spectacle this year | See pic

Mahakumbh 2025 Live: The light and sound show narrating the mythological story of Mahakumbh, at the Sangam in Prayagraj, has been a major spectacle this year.

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14 Jan 2025, 02:30:50 PM IST

Mahakumbh 2025 Live: ‘Experience is very different this time…’ says BJP leader

Mahakumbh 2025 Live: BJP leader Sadhvi Niranjan Jyoti, who attended the Mahakumbh 2025, said the she has been attending the mela since 1982. “This time the experience is very different," she said, adding that she was fortunate to have witnessed the celebration

14 Jan 2025, 02:25:38 PM IST

Mahakumbh 2025 Live: Japanese spiritual leader attends Kumbh Mela

Mahakumbh 2025 Live:  Yogmata Keiko Aikawa and devotees from across the world seek solace at Kumbh Mela. Known for her extraordinary feats, Keiko Aikawa has performed underground Samadhi during previous Kumbh Melas, meditating for four days without food or water.

Yogmata Keiko Aikawa is the only foreign woman Mahamandaleshwar who has spent years in the Himalayas in deep meditation. Her contributions to spirituality have been praised by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on multiple occasions.

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14 Jan 2025, 02:20:13 PM IST

Mahakumbh 2025 Live: Over two crore devotees have taken holy dip in Sangam so far

Mahakumbh 2025 Live: Amid the ongoing Mahakumbh 2025 festival, at least 2 crore people have taken the first Amrit Snan of Mahakumbh 2025 on Tuesday.

"So far, about 2 crore people have taken a dip. By evening, more than 2.50 crore people will have taken a dip in Sangam," Abhijat told ANI.

14 Jan 2025, 01:49:18 PM IST

Mahakumbh 2025 Live: ‘Emotions of all those who have come here are magnificent’, says spiritual orator Jaya Kishori

Mahakumbh 2025 Live: Spiritual orator Jaya Kishori attended Mahakumbh 2025 on Tuesday and hailed the devotees who are coming in a large numbers for the event despite cold weather. 

“Such a large number of people who have come here despite such cold weather is amazing. My experience has been very good... Seeing such a large number of devotees in one place creates a unique energy, which is not there on normal days... Anyone who comes here will find everything here- peace, knowledge, spirituality, and culture. Prayagraj is currently seeing an amalgamation of all these," Jaya Kishori told ANI.

14 Jan 2025, 01:11:28 PM IST

Mahakumbh 2025 Live: Know the key dates of Mahakumbh

Mahakumbh 2025 Live: Key dates of Mahakumbh include: January 29 (Mauni Amavasya - Second Shahi Snan), February 3 (Basant Panchami - Third Shahi Snan), February 12 (Maghi Purnima), and February 26 (Maha Shivaratri).

14 Jan 2025, 12:34:05 PM IST

Mahakumbh 2025 Live: ‘Here you learn to go with the flow’, says foreign devotee

Mahakumbh 2025 Live: A foreign devotee on Tuesday shared with ANI that she is attending the Kumbh Mela for the third time after attending one in Haridwar in 2010 and second in Prayagraj in 2013.

“This is my third Kumbh. I went to Haridwar in 2010, Prayagraj in 2013 and now here again. All the craziness here but beneath that is just something which doesn't change...Fortunately, there is a lot of Police personnel here doing crowd control...Here, you just learn to go with the flow," ANI quoted the devotee as saying.

14 Jan 2025, 11:37:44 AM IST

Mahakumbh 2025 Live: I am very excited  to be here, says Yogmata Keiko Aikawa | Video

Mahakumbh 2025 Live: Yogmata Keiko Aikawa on Tuesday took holy dip in Sangam on Tuesday. In an interaction with ANI reporter, she said, “I feel very excited. I bless everyone."

 

14 Jan 2025, 11:17:23 AM IST

Mahakumbh 2025 Live: Around 13.8 mllion devotees took holy dip in Sangam today

Mahakumbh 2025 Live: So far around 1.38 crore devotees have taken a holy dip in the Sangam on Tuesday during the first Amrit Snan

Today between 10:30 and 11 am, a helicopter will fly from Prayagraj Airport and a flower shower will be done on all the Akharas, the officials added.

14 Jan 2025, 10:43:44 AM IST

Mahakumbh 2025 Live:  ‘Existence of our gods is from water,’ says Swami Avdheshanand

Mahakumbh 2025 Live: Swami Avdheshanand of Juna Akhara said that lakhs of devotees come to Mahakumbh to perform ‘Anushthan’ and take part in snan during ocassion.

 "Water is synonymous with our Sanatan culture. Water has life-giving properties. The existence of our gods is from water- Narayana, Brahma, among others... The Hindu month of 'Magha' starts today, Paush Purnima. Many devotees have come here for 'anushthan' in addition to 'snan'. Many have come here to look for the meaning and essence of human life...," he said.

14 Jan 2025, 10:10:07 AM IST

Mahakumbh 2025 Live: Prayagraj wakes up to fog, low temperatures, but it couldn't stop lakhs of devotees from visiting Sangam

Mahakumbh 2025 Live: A thin layer of fog was seen in Prayagraj on Tuesday. The temperature was  recorded at 13.4 degree Celsius at 8.30 am this morning. Despite low temperature, lakhs of devotees arrived at Sangam for Amrit Snan.

14 Jan 2025, 09:46:25 AM IST

Mahakumbh 2025 Live: How many akharas are participating in Amrit Snan?

Mahakumbh 2025 Live: According to PTI, thirteen Akharas of seers from different sects are participating in the Mahakumbh 2025.

The first 'Amrit Snan' is special in many ways. It took place a day after the first major 'snan' on Monday in the Sangam area on the occasion of 'Paush Purnima'.

14 Jan 2025, 09:22:24 AM IST

Mahakumbh 2025 Live: Juna Akhara procession enters at Triveni Sangam for Amrit Snan

Mahakumbh 2025 Live: Juna Akhara procession enters the Akhara Marg at Triveni Sangam as first ‘Amrit Snan’ continues.

14 Jan 2025, 09:08:34 AM IST

Mahakumbh 2025 Live: UP CM Adityanath extends congratulations to devotees participating in first ‘Amrit Snan’ 

Mahakumbh 2025 Live: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Tuesday congratulated to all the devotees who particpated in the first 'Amrit Snan' at the Triveni Sangam during the Mahakumbh in Prayagraj.

"This is the living form of our eternal culture and faith. Today, on the auspicious occasion of the great festival of folk faith 'Makar Sankranti', congratulations to all the devotees who earned virtue by taking the first 'Amrit Snan' at the Triveni Sangam in Mahakumbh-2025, Prayagraj!" he said in his post.

14 Jan 2025, 08:55:41 AM IST

Mahakumbh 2025 Live: ‘We are fortunate to witness Mahakumbh’, says Niranjani AKhara's Niranjan Jyoti

Mahakumbh 2025 Live: Niranjani AKhara's Sadhvi Niranjan Jyoti expressed enthusiasm for attending Mahakumbh. 

“This Maha Kumbh is being held after 144 years, and we are fortunate to witness it. It is historic and grand. A sea of people is here. I would say that those who were trying to attack the Sanatan Dharma, the devotees of Prayagraj are giving a befitting reply to them. We can see youth in large numbers here, this shows the deep roots of faith," Sadhvi Niranjan Jyoti told ANI.

14 Jan 2025, 08:20:21 AM IST

Mahakumbh 2025 Live:  It is the perfect opportunity to share Sanatan Dharma, says devotee from Russia

Mahakumbh 2025 Live: Priyama, a devotee from Russia, expressed her enthusiasm for joining Mahakumbh in Prayagraj. She said that it is the best opportunity to share the Sanatan Dharma knowledge.

14 Jan 2025, 08:08:03 AM IST

Mahakumbh 2025 Live: Surendra Giri Ji Maharaj of Anand AKhara proceeds for Amrit Snan | Watch

Mahakumbh 2025 Live: Surendra Maharaj Ji of Anand AKhara proceeds for Amrit Snan at Sangam. His procession is accompanied by bands and music.

14 Jan 2025, 08:04:15 AM IST

Mahakumbh 2025 Live: Why is Amrit Snan so significant?

Mahakumbh 2025 Live: Shahi Snan, or Amrit Snan, is determined according to astrological calculations. The dates are significant and it is believed that bathing in the holy river on this occasion will cleanse one's body and his/her soul as well.

14 Jan 2025, 07:26:02 AM IST

Mahakumbh 2025 Live: Record number of devotees are set to arrive for first Amrit Snan today 

Mahakumbh 2025 Live: A record number of devotees will arrive at Mahakumbh for the first Amrit Snan of the Maha Kumbh Mela on Tuesday.

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.

14 Jan 2025, 07:09:21 AM IST

Mahakumbh 2025 Live: Lakhs of devotees arrive at Triveni Sangam for first Amrit Snan

Mahakumbh 2025 Live: Lakhs of devotees arrive at Triveni Sangam for Amrit Snan

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