Over 3.5 crore devotees take part in first Amrit Snan of Maha Kumbh 2025
Holy bath at the Sangam on Makar Sankranti; Assam's Bhogali Bihu celebrated at the Kumbh for the first time.
Summary
The first Amrit Snan of Maha Kumbh 2025 was held at the Sangam in Prayagraj on Makar Sankranti, 14 January 2025, with over 3.5 crore devotees taking the holy bath by 5:30 pm, as shared by Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath. The Sangam is the confluence of the Ganga, Yamuna and Saraswati. Over 50,000 security personnel were deployed in the Mela area, and 'Ganga Seva Doots' were stationed at the ghats to keep them clean. Assam's traditional festival Bhogali Bihu was celebrated at the Maha Kumbh for the first time.
Key facts
- Date
- 14 January 2025 (Makar Sankranti)
- Event
- First Amrit Snan, Maha Kumbh 2025, Sangam, Prayagraj
- Devotees
- Over 3.5 crore by 5:30 pm (UP CM)
- Security
- Over 50,000 personnel
- Cleanliness
- Ganga Seva Doots at ghats
- First
- Bhogali Bihu celebrated at Maha Kumbh
Practice MCQs 3 questions
On which festival was the first Amrit Snan of Maha Kumbh 2025 held on 14 January 2025?
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Correct answer: A — Makar Sankranti
PIB (Culture): the first Amrit Snan was held on Makar Sankranti, 14 January 2025.
Which traditional festival of Assam was celebrated at the Maha Kumbh for the first time in 2025?
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Correct answer: C — Bhogali Bihu
PIB: the first-ever celebration of Bhogali Bihu, Assam's traditional festival, was held at Maha Kumbh 2025.
According to the official figure, how many devotees had taken part in the first Amrit Snan of Maha Kumbh 2025 by 5:30 pm on 14 January 2025?
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Correct answer: D — Over 3.5 crore
PIB: by 5:30 pm, over 3.5 crore devotees participated, as shared by UP CM Yogi Adityanath.