Mahakumbh: Massive crowd of devotees gathers at Sangam for 'Amrit Snan' on Mauni Amavasya

Mela Adhikari for Mahakumbh, Vijay Kiran Anand, announced the Mauni Amavasya snan schedule after a meeting with the Akharas. The authorities managing the Mahakumbh have issued a detailed advisory for the Mauni Amavasya "Amrit Snan", urging devotees to follow safety protocols and cooperate with officials. The Mahakumbh 2025 has already witnessed around 15 crore pilgrims taking a holy dip in the past 17 days, the state government said on Tuesday. Over 4.83 crores people took a sacred bath on Tuesday.

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Massive influx of crowds at Kumbh Mela

On Tuesday, a day before the Mauni Amavasya, nearly five crore people reached for the dip during the fair, according to estimates of the Uttar Pradesh government, which expects the crowd to be around 10 crore on Wednesday. In view of the massive influx and tightly packed crowds, authorities have stepped up crowd control, ensuring a seamless flow of religious processions amid heightened security and logistical arrangements.

How dates for 'Amrit Snan' are determined?

The dates for the 'Amrit Snan' are determined based on astrological combinations of the Sun, Moon, and Jupiter, which are believed to enhance the spiritual power of the sacred rivers. Mauni Amavasya falls on the Hindu calendar day of Magh Krishna Amavasya. This is considered the most auspicious date among all the special bathing dates. It is believed that on this day, the water of the holy rivers turns into 'Amrit.' Mauni Amavasya is also referred to as the 'Amavasya of the Saints'. The bath on Mauni Amavasya is traditionally performed in silence.

(With PTI inputs)