4 days ago · 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 ...

3 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.

Dec 16, 2024 · The holy dip at the Kumbh Mela is a powerful ritual of spiritual purification, deeply intertwined with Hindu beliefs in karma, Moksha, and the cleansing power of sacred waters. As millions of devotees immerse themselves in the rivers, they participate in a timeless act of faith, seeking liberation from sin and alignment with the divine. ...

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

3 days ago · Millions of people gathered at the Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj on Wednesday to take a holy dip at the Sangam—the sacred confluence of the Ganga, Yamuna, and the mythical Saraswati rivers—on the occasion of Mauni Amavasya. This year’s Kumbh Mela is especially significant due to a rare planetary alignment, making it a once-in-144-years event.

5 days ago · The ongoing Maha Kumbh mela has witnessed a great surge of devotees looking to experience the holy dip at Triveni Sangam, as over 15 million people, including 1 million Kalpawasis took a dip at ...

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.

Jan 13, 2025 · Thousands of devotees watched the ascetics take a dip in freezing waters, dreadlocks flying and clad only in holy beads, though some carried tridents, spears, or maces, after a procession to...

Oct 7, 2024 · Spanning from January 14 to February 26, 2025, the Kumbh Mela offers devotees an opportunity to cleanse their sins by taking a ritual dip at the Triveni Sangam, where the Ganga, Yamuna, and the mythical Saraswati rivers meet.