Maha Kumbh 2025: Basant Panchami's 'Amri Snan' begins; UP govt alert after Jan 29 stampede

The Maha Kumbh Mela conducted its first 'Amrit Snan' since the unfortunate stampede, drawing vast numbers of devotees seeking spiritual redemption. On Basant Panchami, ceremonial bathing commenced at dawn, monitored by stringent security measures. The sequence of rituals observed by various akharas, heightened the spiritual significance, particularly due to the rare 'Triveni Yog' celestial alignment.