They are to be followed by Nirvani Ani, Digambar Ani and Nirmohi and Naya Udasin, Bara Udasin and Nirmal akharas in the same order fixed during the British period following a violent clash among ascetics of different akharas at a kumbh congregation.
The first to move out were Mahanirvani and Atal Akharas, followed by Niranjani and Anand and then Joona, Awahan and Agni. The inaugural day of the two-month-long congregation, often described as the “greatest show on earth”, was marked by the first “Shahi Snan” of 13 “akharas” wherein Naga Sadhus – a martial order of ascetics who move about either naked or scantily clad with matted hair and ash smeared bodies – marched to Sangam in processions with their leaders perched atop ornately decorated elephants, horses and chariots and musical bands in attendance in a unique blend of austerity and opulence. It is a must visit place to enjoy some amazing gifts of nature.The Maha Kumbh began this morning with lakhs of devotees as well as ascetics and religious leaders of various orders converging on the confluence of Ganga, Yamuna and the mythical river Saraswati here for a holy dip on the occasion of Makar Sankranti. If you notice closely, you will see two different colours of water and also stream flowing in different direction.
Also captured the Triveni point where the rivers are meeting. Here is short video compilation of our adventure trip with all the kind of adventure that people loves to enjoy. Not only this we also took the holy dip at triveni before returning back. We learn Rowing, we feed these white birds alongwith watching the three river meet. It was kind of adventurous trip, where we did a lot of things. It was fantastic to see so many hovering around us. It takes us a boat ride to reach at the middle of the river.ĭuring boat ride, we we were welcome by many white birds. The ashes were supposed to be immersed at the very point of where three rivers meets. This year after the death of my uncle, me and my brothers went there to take the holy dip after performing their last rites (setting on pyre). It is assumed that bathing here would flush away all of one's sins and free one from the cycle of rebirth. It is the holy place where thousands from all across the world come down to offer their prayers and worship.īasically, after doing the last rights, people visit this place to take the holy dip. The point of the confluence of Ganga, Yamuna and Saraswati rivers is called Sangam.
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