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Maha Kumbh 2025: Pilgrims, Sadhus Participate In First Royal Bath In Prayagraj

Millions of devotees, including Naga Sadhus smeared in holy ash, gathered for the first 'royal bath' of Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj, which is considered significant for absolution of sins and 'moksha' (meaning salvation from the cycle of birth and death). (Photo Credit; ETV Bharat)

By ETV Bharat English Team

Published : Jan 14, 2025, 4:31 PM IST

For ensuring security and crowd management, police personnel were seen patrolling the Kumbh mela ground on horseback. (Photo Credit; ETV Bharat)
Despite the cold weather conditions, scores of devotees thronged the Maha Kumbh during the 'Shahi Snan'. (Photo Credit; ETV Bharat)
Pilgrims were seen enthusiastically taking holy dip during the royal bath of Maha Kumbh, considered as the biggest religious festival of Hindus. (Photo Credit; ETV Bharat)
A panoramic view of crowd of devotees gathering at Kumbh Mela. (Photo Credit; ETV Bharat)
Saints of various Akharas set out on chariots decorated with flowers during the royal bath of Maha Kumbh. (Photo Credit; ETV Bharat)
Ash-smeared Naga sadhus came out playing drums and chanting Har Har Mahadev during the first royal bath of Maha Kumbh. (Photo Credit; ETV Bharat)
Foreign devotees, who have flocked to Prayagraj, took holy dip in Triveni Sangam during royal bath. (Photo Credit; ETV Bharat)
Naga Sadhus were seen lead the way by playing drums during the royal bath. (Photo Credit; ETV Bharat)
Woman devotee offering prayers to Sun God after taking a holy dip during the royal bath. (Photo Credit; ETV Bharat)

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