Maha Kumbh 2025: 5 crore devotees took dip in holy Sangam in first 2 days, 3.5 crore on Makar Sankranti

As expected, devotees are now thronging the Maha Kumbh for the holy snan at Sangam. The banks of the Triveni Sangam in Prayagraj has now become a scene of divine splendour.

The first Amrit Snan (holy dip) of Maha Kumbh 2025 commenced on the auspicious occasion of Makar Sankranti, drawing millions of devotees and saints to the sacred confluence of the Ganga, Yamuna, and the Saraswati, who braved the cold for a holy dip.

As per official sources, over 3.5 crore devotees took a dip in the holy Sangam during first Amrit Snan, taking total number of devotees to over 5 crores in first two days.

Significance of Holy Dip

Devotees offered Arghya to the sun, seeking blessings for virtue and salvation, as Makar Sankranti is dedicated to the Sun God. 

Scientifically, this festival marks the Sun's transition to the northern hemisphere, signalling longer days and shorter nights. After the holy dip, devotees perform rituals and offer prayers at the ghats, presenting sesame seeds, khichdi, and other sacred items. Devotees also participated in the Ganga Aarti.

The Maha Kumbh is no ordinary festival. It is a phenomenon that transforms the banks of the Triveni Sangam into a living tapestry of faith and divinity. From the Brahma Muhurta, when the first rays of sunlight touched the waters, to the depths of the night, an unbroken stream of devotees flowed, each seeking purification and blessings through the holy dip, reported PIB.