The last Amrit Snan of this year’s Maha Kumbh concluded on February 3 with an estimated around 2.5 crore people taking a dip in the Sangam in Prayagraj on the occasion of Basant Panchami. In the wake of a stampede on January 29, the Uttar Pradesh government had taken several measures, including raised barricades, wire fencing, early bathing plans for devotees, and deployment of additional central and state forces for better crowd management. Here are a few glimpses of the event...
Over 2.5 crore people participated in the holy bathing rituals till 8 pm, according to the Uttar Pradesh government. (Photos courtesy: PIB/X@myogioffice)
Smeared in ash and showcasing their traditional combat techniques with tridents and swords, the Naga Sadhus led the third Amrit Snan of Maha Kumbh at sunrise on February 3. (Photos courtesy: X/@uptourismgov, @MahaaKumbh)
Bhutan King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck took a holy dip at Triveni Sangam in Prayagraj and offered prayers with Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath. (Photos courtesy: X@myogiadityanath)
