Mahakumbh 2025: 3rd Amrit Snan underway on Basant Panchami in Prayagraj

The third Amrit Snan of Mahakumbh is underway on the occasion of Basant Panchami in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh. The Amrit Snan is the most significant and sacred ritual of the Maha Kumbh Mela. The first two Amrit Snan took place on 14th January, Makar Sankranti and 29th January on Mauni Amavasya. Among the 13 Akharas, each Akhara has been notified of its designated time and sequence. 

The Mahanirvani Panchayati Akhara and Shambhu Panchayti Atal Akhara were the first Akhara to take the holy dip at the Triveni Sangam



this morning. Over 50 thousand police personnel, including paramilitary forces, have been deployed to ensure the safety and security. The Uttar Pradesh government has implemented a robust security plan and the Mela area of Mahakumbh has been designated as no vehicle and no VIP zone. 

The Maha Kumbh Mela, recognized as the world’s largest religious gathering, commenced on 13th January and more than 35 crore devotees have taken a holy dip in Sangam so far.