Maha Kumbh: 13.8 million devotees take dip in Sangam

Kathmandu: 13.8 million devotees have taken a holy dip in the Sangam.

According to the officials, devotees take a holy dip in Sangam till 10.30 a.m. on Tuesday during the first 'Amrit Snan' of Maha Kumbh 2025.

Officials added that a helicopter will fly from Prayagraj Airport and a flower shower will be done on all the Akharas,  on day one of the world's largest gathering over 1.5 crore pilgrims had taken a holy dip at the Sangam.

Meanwhile, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Tuesday extended heartfelt congratulations to all the devotees who participated in the first 'Amrit Snan'.

In a post on X, CM Yogi described this sacred event as a living testament to India's eternal culture and faith. '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!' said CM Yogi.'

Earlier CM Yogi  wished the people of the state on Makar Sankranti. He said, 'Heartiest congratulations to the people of the state, all revered saints, devotees and followers on Makar Sankranti! This is a festival to express gratitude to the Sun God, the father of the universe.'

RSS/ANI