A vast crowd of devotees bathed at the Triveni Sangam in Uttar Pradesh’s Prayagraj on Basant Panchami, marking the peaceful conclusion of the third ‘Amrit Snan’ during the Mahakumbh Mela.(HT_PRINT)
Over 2.57 crore participated in the holy bathing rituals till 8 pm, according to the Uttar Pradesh government. 13 akharas carried out processions, each within a 40 minute window.(HT_PRINT)
The entrance of the Naga Sadhus was filled with fervor and enthralled visitors of the Mela.(Anand Prashad )
The Naga sadhus wore only ash on their bodies from head to toe along with garlands of marigold and rose.(Anand Prashad )
Naga Sadhus also displayed their prowess at handling various traditional weaponry(Ishant)
Naga sadhus of Shambhu Panchayati Atal Akhara arrived at the Triveni Sangam adorned in traditional jewellery and symbols such as tridents as well.(Nitin Sharma )
Along with the male Naga sadhus, a significant number of female sanyasis were also present on the occasion, often wearing loose orange robes and garlands(Ishant)
The Naga Sadhus are smeared with ash to symbolise a complete renunciation of worldly possessions and desires.(Ishant)
