Mahakumbh Mela 2025 LIVE: PM Modi’s ‘Hearty Congratulations’ As Crores Take 1st ‘Amrit Snan’ In Sangam – News18

Mahakumbh Mela, Makar Sankranti 2025 Live Updates: ‘We Take Pride In Santana Dharma’, Says Mahant Abhiram Das

On the second day of the Maha Kumbh, Mahant Abhiram Das of Digambar Akhara thanked PM Modi for the arrangements made as millions took ‘Amrit Snan’ today.

“We take pride in our Sanatan Dharma, and for this we thank PM Modi. We must focus on ensuring prosperity and harmony within our communities. Our aim is for peace to prevail in our country and state. We hope for the well-being of our people and that the values of justice and respect continue to guide us,” he told IANS.

Mahakumbh Mela, Makar Sankranti 2025 Live Updates: 60,000 Security Personnel Deployed In Prayagraj, AI, Google Being Operated

UP Principal Secretary, Home, Sanjay Prasad said proper managements have been made for people in Prayagraj amid the ongoing Maha Kumbh, including the deployment of over 60,000 security personnel.

“The entire area is being navigated through Google, UPI-enabled payment system has been put in place, AI-enabled tools are being used… We have also made arrangements to deal with any emergency situation,” he told ANI.

Mahakumbh Mela, Makar Sankranti 2025 Live Updates: Gujarat’s Yatra Dham Ambaji Temple Decorated With Colourful Kites

Gujarat’s renowned Yatra Dham Ambaji Temple was decorated with colourful kites on the occasion of Makar Sankranti. The dance halls and the sanctum sanctorum were also adorned with kites, bringing a joyous surprise for the devotees.

Mahakumbh Mela, Makar Sankranti 2025 Live Updates: 1.75 Crore Devotees Attend Maha Kumbh Till 1 PM

At least 1.75 devotees participated in sacred rituals on the second day of the Maha Kumbh till 1 pm today, when the ‘Amrit Snan’ took place on the occasion of Makar Sankranti, informed UP Police. Tight security arrangements are in place with drones, CCTVs and vehicle-monitoring.

Mahakumbh Mela, Makar Sankranti 2025 Live Updates: ‘Aao Kumbh Chalein’, Says Swami Chidanand Saraswati

Swami Chidanand Saraswati, the spiritual head of the Rishikesh-based Parmarth Niketan Ashram, said no corner of the ghat was left empty in this year’s Maha Kumbh, and invited people from all corners to congregate at the holy event.

The spiritual leader said this Makar Sankranti saw the ‘snan’ of not just people at Maha Kumbh, but the entire Sanatana Dharma. “This is a celebration of the immortality of Sanatan. This Kumbh has shown everyone that ‘sare ghat pate pade hain, log kehte hain hum bate pade hain’. I want to invite everyone here. ‘Aao Kumbh Chale’” he said.

Mahakumbh Mela, Makar Sankranti 2025 Live Updates: Traditional Foods You Can’t Miss On Makar Sankranti

As people celebrate Makar Sankranti today, traditional foods are a must on this occasion to add a special touch to festivities. Til Laddoo, Gur Rewari, Ven Pongal and Khichdi are some of the foods you can’t just miss on this occasion. Undhiyu, Patishapta, Sakkarai Pongal, Kheer and Chikki are also delightful additions to your meals.

Mahakumbh Mela, Makar Sankranti 2025 Live Updates: Jaya Kishori Shares Her Experience: ‘Anyone Who Comes Here…’

Spiritual orator Jaya Kishori shared her experience at the Kumbh Mela, expressing admiration for a large number of people taking the holy bath in Ganga despite the cold weather.

“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,” she told ANI.

Mahakumbh Mela, Makar Sankranti 2025 Live Updates: How Naga Sadhus Perform In Bitter Cold

Naga Sadhus, who enthralled devotees without wearing clothes, are taking a dip in the holy waters without wearing clothes in the midst of extremely cold temperatures. These sadhus are believed to be capable of enduring subzero temperatures through the power of spiritual practices known as Sadhana.

Naga Sadhus perform three types of Sadhana – Agni Sadhana, Nadi Shodhan and Mantra Sadhana. The ash on their bodies acts as an insulating later that helps in regulating body temperature.

Mahakumbh Mela, Makar Sankranti 2025 Live Updates: ‘Amrit Snan Was Grand’, Says Spiritual Head Of Kinnar Akhara

Laxmi Narayan Tripathi, the spiritual head of Kinnar Akhara, participated in the ‘Amrit Snan’ on the second day of Maha Kumbh.

“I hope that all the people in the country remain happy and healthy. The ‘Amrit Snan’ was grand. I hope other ‘snans’ would also be grand. Kinnar Akhara wishes you well,” Tripathi said.

Mahakumbh Mela, Makar Sankranti 2025 Live Updates: Foreign Devotees Praise Hospitality As Crowds Grow In Prayagraj

As the crowd continues to increase at the ‘Amrit Snan’ on the second day of Maha Kumbh, foreign devotees have come out in overwhelming numbers to laud the hospitality and the energy of the people. Travellers from the US and Iran said the Kumbh mela was very well organised despite such a massive crowd and they got the opportunity to bath with the sadhus of Akharas.

Mahakumbh Mela, Makar Sankranti 2025 Live Updates: Crowds Flock To Hubbali Math In Karnataka To Celebrate Makar Sankranti

Devotees thronged to Hubbali’s Siddharoodha Swamiji Math in Karnataka to offer prayers on the occasion of Makar Sankranti.

Mahakumbh Mela, Makar Sankranti 2025 Live Updates: Underwater Drones Being Used For Surveillance Operations

The local administration in Prayagraj is using underwater drones in the Maha Kumbh for surveillance and rescue operations, further underscoring the extensive preparations made in the wake of the mega religious event. This drone technology will be helpful as over one crore devotees are taking part in holy rituals at the Triveni Sangam.

Mahakumbh Mela, Makar Sankranti 2025 Live Updates: Flower Petals Showered On Devotees On ‘Amrit Snan’

Flower petals were showered on devotees taking part in ‘Amrit Snan’ on the occasion of Makar Sankranti on Tuesday.

Mahakumbh Mela, Makar Sankranti 2025 Live Updates: On Horseback, Wielding Weapons, Naga Sadhus Mesmerise Devotees

The captivating displays of Naga Sadhus during the ‘Amrit Snan’ on the second day of Maha Kumbh enthralled millions of devotees at Triveni Sangam in Prayagraj. At least 1.38 crore devotees took a holy dip till 10 am today on the occasion of Makar Sankranti.

Leading most of the Akharas during the Amrit Snan, the Naga sadhus mesmerised onlookers with their discipline and mastery of traditional weapons. From skillfully wielding spears and swords to energetically playing the Damru, their demonstrations were a vibrant celebration of age-old traditions.

These Sadhus also carried out the Shobha Yatra of the Akharas on horseback and on foot.

Mahakumbh Mela, Makar Sankranti 2025 Live Updates: Chidanand Saraswati Calls For ‘Akhand Bharat’ On ‘Amrit Snan’

Chidanand Saraswati, the spiritual head of the Rishikesh-based Parmarth Niketan Ashram called for ‘reunification’ of India and Pakistan citing the grandeur of the ongoing Maha Kumbh.

Without mentioning Pakistan, the revered seer said that people who got separated must be regretting it today citing the grandeur of Maha Kumbh that 15 million people took a bath at a place within 12 hours.

Mahakumbh Mela, Makar Sankranti 2025 Live Updates: 250 People Got ‘Lost’ On Day 1. Here’s How They Were Found

Over 250 people who got separated from their loved ones in the massive crowd on the first day of the Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj were located through efficient measures put in place by the local administration, according to officials.

The administration implemented several crowd-control measures such as ‘Bhula-Bhatka’ camps, police assistance centres and deployment of personnel on specially constructed watchtowers, officials told NDTV.

Mahakumbh Mela, Makar Sankranti 2025 Live Updates: Chants Of ‘Har Har Mahadev’ And ‘Jai Shree Ram’ As Devotees Brave Chill For Holy Dip

As over one crore devotees braved the cold weather to take a holy dip on the second day of Maha Kumbh, chants of ‘Har Har Mahadev’, ‘Jai Shri Ram’ and ‘Jai Ganga Maiyya’ were heard. The Amrit Snan is taking place on the occasion of Makar Sankranti, which marks the transition of the Sun into Capricorn, signifying the end of the winter solstice and the beginning of longer days.

Mahakumbh Mela, Makar Sankranti 2025 Live Updates: 7 Akharas Have Taken Holy Dip Till Now

So far, seven Akharas have participated in the ‘Amrit Snan’ on the second day of the Maha Kumbh, starting with Mahanirvani Akhara. It was followed by sadhus and sanyasis of Atal, Niranjan and Anand Akharas who took a holy dip in the Triveni Sangam. The sages of the largest Juna Akhara and the eunuch saints of Kinner Akhara also took part.

Mahakumbh Mela, Makar Sankranti 2025 Live Updates: Meet The ‘IIT Baba’ Who Left Aerospace Engineering For Spirituality

With over 1.6 crore devotees participating on the first day of the religious event, the Maha Kumbh Mela offers a grand spectacle like no other. The biggest congregation of humanity includes Naga Babas and globally respected religious leaders, yet it is an “IITian Baba’ who has stolen the spotlight.

Abhay Singh aka Masani Gorakh, also known as IITian Baba, reached the Maha Kumbh 2025. As soon as the camera caught sight of a young man sitting on a pipe outside a tent, his sparkling eyes stopped the CNN-News18 crew.
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Mahakumbh Mela, Makar Sankranti 2025 Live Updates: Smeared In Ashes, 13 Akhadas Lead Rajasi Snan

The sacred confluence of the Sangam came alive with devotion and celebration on Tuesday as millions of pilgrims, braving the morning chill, took a holy dip on the auspicious occasion of Makar Sankranti, marking the first Rajasi Snan of the ongoing Maha Kumbh 2025.

The momentous day, which also marks the transition of the sun from the zodiac of Sagittarius (Dhanu) to Capricorn (Makar), saw around 80 lakh devotees partake in the holy ritual during the early hours, with the number anticipated to surpass three crore as the day unfolds.
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Mahakumbh Mela, Makar Sankranti 2025 Live Updates: ‘Bhairav’ Dog Participates In Maha Kumbh’s ‘Amrit Snan’

Thanapati Mani Mahesh Giri Maharaj arrived at the Triveni Sangam during the Amrit Snan at the Maha Kumbh with his dog ‘Bhairav’.

“This ‘Bhairav’ is also a saint. He is with me for 14 months. He came to me when I was meditating in the Himalayas. He has also come to Kumbh and has achieved virtue. There is no difference between humans and animals for god,” he told PTI.

Mahakumbh Mela, Makar Sankranti 2025 Live Updates: Planning To Visit Kashi Vishwanath Temple? Know The New Darshan Rules

As per reports, by 4 pm, around 1.5 crore devotees had taken the holy dip at 44 ghats in the Sangam City. During the snan (holy bath or dip), around 20 quintals of flowers were showered on devotees from helicopters.

If you are also planning to visit the Kashi Vishwanath Temple after taking a dip at Maha Kumbh, it is advised to plan in advance as the holy city is expected to host crores of devotees for the duration of the festival.
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Mahakumbh Mela, Makar Sankranti 2025 Live Updates: Flower Showers To Be Conducted On All Akharas Via Helicopter

A helicopter is expected to fly from Prayagraj Airport over the Maha Kumbh Mela from 10:30 to 11:00 am to conduct flower showers on all Akharas. A total of 13 Akharas are taking part in the ‘Amrit Snan’ today on the occasion of Makar Sankranti.

Mahakumbh Mela, Makar Sankranti 2025 Live Updates: Thousands Of Devotees Take Holy Dip In Haridwar

Thousands of devotees took a holy dip in River Ganga in Haridwar’s Har Ki Pauri on the occasion of Makar Sankranti.

“It’s the first ‘Snan’ of Makar Sankranti this year. We have made security arrangements for the devotees. Police have been deployed. The ‘Snan’ began early morning today by 3 am and devotees are still arriving to take a bath,” said SP Pankaj Gairola to PTI.

Mahakumbh Mela, Makar Sankranti 2025 Live Updates: Jallikattu Event Begins In Tamil Nadu

The Jallikattu competition began in Tamil Nadu’s Madurai district, featuring over 1,100 bulls and 900 bull-tamers. The best bull will be awarded a tractor worth Rs 11 lakhs, while the best bull-tamer will receive a car worth Rs 8 lakhs, alongside other prizes.

Mahakumbh Mela, Makar Sankranti 2025 Live Updates: 1.38 Crore Devotees Take ‘Amrit Snan’ On Makar Sankranti

As of 10:00 am today, over 1.38 crore devotees have participated in the ‘Amrit Snan’ on the second day of the Maha Kumbh, on the auspicious occasion of Makar Sankranti.

Mahakumbh Mela, Makar Sankranti 2025 Live Updates: Schedule For Other Akharas

• All India Shri Panch Digambar Ani Akhara will start from the camp at 10:20 am, reach ghat at 11:20 am, after bathing for 50 minutes and will leave the ghat at 12:10 pm.
• Similarly, All India Shri Panch Nirvani Ani Akhara will start from the camp at 11:20 am and reach ghat at 12:20 pm. After bathing for 30 minutes, it will come back from there at 12:50 pm.
• The remaining three to take the dip are Udasin Akharas. Udasin Shri Panchayati Naya Udasin Akhara will leave its camp at 12.15 pm and reach the ghat at 1.15 pm. After bathing for 55 minutes, it will leave the ghat at 2.10 pm
• Shri Panchayati Akhara, Naya Udasin, Nirvana will leave the camp at 1:20 pm and reach the ghat at 2:20 pm. After bathing for an hour here, it will leave the ghat at 3:20 pm.
• Shri Panchayati Nirmal Akhara will be the last to take the Amrit bath. This Akhara will leave the camp at 2:40 pm and reach the ghat at 3:40 pm. After bathing for 40 minutes, it will leave the ghat at 4:20 pm and reach the camp at 5:20 pm.

Mahakumbh Mela, Makar Sankranti 2025 Live Updates: German Citizen Of Indian Origin Participates In Mahakumbh With Wife, Son

On the second day of the 45-day Mahakumbh, which is the world’s largest religious gathering and sees the participation of people from all walks, an Indian-origin German citizen was seen taking part in the Mahakumbh Mela 2025.

The Indian-origin man, who now has German citizenship, was explaining why he made the decision to travel to India and participate in Mahakumbh along with his German wife and their son.
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Mahakumbh Mela, Makar Sankranti 2025 Live Updates: Steve Jobs’ Wife ‘Unwell’, Was To Take Holy Dip Today

Swami Kailashanand Giri Maharaj of Niranjan Akhara said Laurene Powell Jobs aka ‘Kamala’, the widow of Steve Jobs who was to take a holy dip on the first ‘Amrit Snan’ today, was unwell and resting in camp.

“Kamala has come. However, she is a bit unwell and in ‘Shivir’. She will take a bath in Ganga. She has a lot of questions related to ‘Sanatan’ and we will try our best to answer her questions,” he told PTI.

Mahakumbh Mela, Makar Sankranti 2025 Live Updates: UP CM Adityanath Offes Puja, ‘Khichdi’ In Gorakhpur On Makar Sankranti

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath offered puja and ‘khichdi’ at Gorakhnath Temple in Gorakhpur on the occasion of Makar Sankranti on Tuesday (January 14).

Mahakumbh Mela, Makar Sankranti 2025 Live Updates: Over 1 Crore Devotees Take Dip On First Amrit Snan

Uttar Pradesh DGP Prashant Kumar informed that the number of people taking the holy dip at Triveni Sangam has crossed the 1 crore mark on the first ‘Amrit Snan’ on the occasion of Makar Sankranti today. As of 9:30 am, four Akharas had taken the holy bath with nine more to go.

Mahakumbh Mela, Makar Sankranti 2025 Live Updates: Thousands Of Devotees Take Holy Dip At West Bengal’s Gangasagar

More than 50 lakh devotees took a holy bath at West Bengal’s Gangasagar on the occasion of Makar Sankranti as Punyasnan began at 6:58 am today. Makar Sankranti is celebrated as Pousha Sanskriti in West Bengal.

Mahakumbh Mela, Makar Sankranti 2025 Live Updates: Kerala Celebrates Makaravilakku As Devotees Throng Sabarimala Temple

Amid a “sea of devotees” at Prayagraj’s Maha Kumbh Mela, hundreds of devotees flocked to the Lord Ayappa Temple in Sabarimala as Kerala celebrated the auspicious festival of Makaravilakku on Tuesday. A procession carried ‘Thiruvabharnam (sacred jewels of Lord Ayappa)’ today.

The ‘Thiruvabharanam’ started its journey from Pandalam on January 12 this year, in accordance with the tradition that the sacred jewels leave for Sabarimala two days before ‘Makaravilakku’.

Mahakumbh Mela, Makar Sankranti 2025 Live Updates: Foreign Devotees Express Joy On Participating In Festvities

As devotees from across the world flocked to Pyragraj to delve into spiritual practices on the second day of Maha Kumbh, several foreign devotees expressed joy and desire to spread the teachings of Sanatana Dharma. Devotees from the US, Peru, Russia, Ukraine, Israel and other countries were present on the occasion.

“I can’t even explain it in words. 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,” a foreign devotee told ANI.

Mahakumbh Mela, Makar Sankranti 2025 Live Updates: Assam Celebrates Magh Bihu Festival. What Is It?

Assam celebrates Magh Bihu, also called Bhogali Bihu, as a harvest festival to mark the conclusion of the harvesting season. Celebrated in the middle of January, Magh Bihu embodies the Assamese values of happiness, community, and respect for the abundance of nature.

According to Bengali Panjika, Magh Bihu is celebrated on the first day of the month of Magh. For one week, Magh Bihu, the Assamese celebration of Sankranti, is held. This year, Magh Bihu will be observed on January 15 while the Sankranti Moment of Mafh Bihu will be on January 14 at 09:03 am.

Mahakumbh Mela, Makar Sankranti 2025 LIVE: Steve Jobs’ Wife To Take Holy Dip Today

Laurene Powell Jobs, the wife of late Apple co-founder Steve Jobs, is currently staying at the camp of her guru Swami Kaliashananda, the ‘Mahamnadleshwar’ of Niranjani Akhara. She will take a royal dip during the first Shahi Snan today while donning the saffron attire of a sanyasin.

“She is coming to visit her guru here. We have named her Kamala and she is like a daughter to us. This is the second time she is coming to India… Everyone is welcome in Kumbh,” Swami Kailashananda earlier told news agency ANI.

Mahakumbh Mela, Makar Sankranti 2025 LIVE: UP CM Yogi Adityanath Congratulates Devotees For Taking ‘Amrit Snan’

On the occasion of Makar Sankranti, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath congratulated devotees for taking the first ‘Amrit Snan’ at the Triveni Sangam in Maha Kumbh 2025 in Prayagraj.

Mahakumbh Mela, Makar Sankranti 2025 LIVE: UP Govt’s Schedule For ‘Amrit Snan’ Today

The Maha Kumbh Mela administration has issued an order about the date, order and time for ‘Amrit Snan’ of 13 Akharas of the Sanatan Dharma on Makar Sankranti and Basant Panchami, the Uttar Pradesh government said on Monday.

• On Makar Sankranti (January 14), Shri Panchayati Akhara Mahanirvani and Shri Shambhu Panchayati Atal Akhara will be the first ones to take Amrit Snan. The two Akharas will depart from the camp at 5:15 am and reach the ghat at 6:15 am.
• Shri Taponidhi Panchayati Shri Niranjani Akhara and Shri Panchayati Akhara Anand will be the second ones to take Amrit Snan. They will depart from their camp will be 6:05 am, arrive at the ghat at 7:05 am, bath for 40 minutes and depart at 7:45 am.
• Three Sanyasi Akharas will take Amrit Snan and they include Shri Panchdashnam Juna Akhara, Shri Panchdashnam Aawahan Akhara and Shri Panchagni Akhara will arrive next. They will arrive at the ghat at 8 am, bathing time will be 40 minutes, and depart from the ghat at 8:40 am.
• Among the three Bairagi Akharas, All India Shri Panch Nirmohi Ani Akhara will be the first to start from the camp at 9:40 am, reach ghat at 10:40 am and after bathing for 30 minutes, will leave the ghat at 11:10 am.

Shri Panchayati Nirmal Akhara will be the last to take the Amrit bath. This Akhara will leave the camp at 2:40 pm and reach the ghat at 3:40 pm. After bathing for 40 minutes, it will leave the ghat at 4:20 pm and reach the camp at 5:20 pm.

Mahakumbh Mela, Makar Sankranti 2025 LIVE: PM Modi Extends Best Wishes On Makar Sankranti

Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended his best wishes on the auspicious occasion of Makar Sankranti, saying, “May this holy festival dedicated to the Uttarayan Sun bring new energy and enthusiasm in your life.”

Mahakumbh Mela, Makar Sankranti 2025 Live Updates: What Is Significance Of Makar Sankranti?

Makar Sankranti, also known as Uttarayan, is a festival day in the Hindu calendar, dedicated to the deity Surya (Sun). It signifies the Sun’s transition to its next astronomical position by the Hindu calendar and marks the beginning of the harvest season and the end of the severe cold.

During Makar Sankranti, Hindus take a bath in sacred rivers like Ganga and Yamuna. It is believed that those who die during this period of Uttarayan get salvation from the cycle of death and birth. It goes by differen names in different areas – Pousha Sanskriti in West Bengal, Pongal in Tamil Nadu, Bihu in Assam, Uttarayan in Gujarat, Lohri in Punjab and Magh Bihu in Assam.