Jan 29, 2025 · Item 1 of 5 A devotee takes a holy dip at Sangam, the confluence of the Ganges and Yamuna rivers with the mythical, invisible Saraswati river, during the "Maha Kumbh Mela", or the Great Pitcher ...

19 hours ago · PM Narendra Modi is set to take a holy dip in Prayagraj’s Triveni Sangam today during the ongoing Maha Kumbh mela. It is the sacred confluence point where the three sacred rivers: Ganga, Yamuna and mythical Saraswati meet. In Hinduism, it is believed that taking a dip in the Sangam washes away sins and frees people from the cycle of birth and rebirth

2 days ago · By 8 am on Monday alone, 6.2 million devotees had taken a holy dip at Triveni Sangam, marking a historic milestone. With 23 days remaining in the Mahakumbh, the total count is expected to exceed ...

2 days ago · Hindu ascetic rising from the river after a holy dip is emblematic of Maha Kumbh festival in India Naga Sadhus or Naked Hindu holy men take dips at Sangam, the confluence of three sacred rivers the Yamuna, the Ganges and the mythical Saraswati, on Vasant Panchami during the Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh state, India, Monday, Feb. 3 ...

Dec 16, 2024 · Bathing in the sacred waters during the Kumbh Mela is believed to cleanse devotees of their sins, purify the soul, and provide a pathway toward Moksha—the ultimate liberation from the cycle of birth and death. The Spiritual Significance of the Holy Dip.

Dec 30, 2024 · From January 13 to February 26 in 2025 at Prayagraj, devotees will seek purification and spiritual growth through ceremonial bathing at the Triveni Sangam. Key dates span Paush Purnima to Maha Shivratri, each with distinct rituals and blessings.

6 days ago · On Thursday, more than 9 million people took a holy dip by 10 a.m (0430 GMT), officials said, but the situation remained "under control". New steps would be taken to prevent such incidents, they said.

6 days ago · More than nine million people took a "holy dip" on Jan 30 at the confluence of three sacred rivers. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Jan 14, 2025 · Hindus take holy dips at the confluence of the Ganges, the Yamuna and the mythical Saraswati rivers on Makar Sankranti, an auspicious bathing day of the 45-day-long Maha Kumbh festival in Prayagraj, India, Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2025. (AP Photo/Ashwini Bhatia)

May 11, 2024 · For countless pilgrims, taking a dip in the confluence, especially during the most auspicious bathing dates, is the culmination of their spiritual journey, a powerful act steeped in symbolism and the fervent pursuit of blessings, purification, and liberation.