This year, a significant change was the renaming of 'Shahi Snan' to 'Amrit Snan', reflecting a return to ancient traditions and emphasizing the spiritual rather than the royal aspect of the bath.

The decades-old Ganga Snan Mela, popularly known as the 'Katki Mela,' is in full swing at Lucknow's Jhulelal Vatika Park. Known for its rich legacy, the fair draws massive crowds every year with its ...

The greatness of Magh Snan is written in several Hindu religious scriptures like ‘Brahma Purana’ and ‘Vayu Purana’. These Puranas also describe the place, time and rituals to be observed during this ...

Earlier, referred to as 'Shahi Snan', it was renamed to 'Amrit Snan' this year. Let’s explore the reason behind this change. Taking a dip in Sangam at any time during the Kumbh is considered ...

Mahakumbh Nagar: Overwhelmed by the huge crowds at the Maha Kumbh, Laurene Powell Jobs, the widow of Apple co-founder Steve Jobs, was briefly indisposed but is recovering after ‘Ganga snan’ and rest.

Amrit Snan and Shahi Snan are the most important. However, recent changes have brought about a change in nomenclature from Shahi Snan to Amrit Snan, which represents a larger cultural revival ...

It is home to the Triveni Sangam—the sacred confluence of the Ganga, Yamuna ... and harmony. Shahi snan (royal bath): A sacred dip performed by saints, including Naga sadhus and spiritual ...

As the world's largest gathering commenced, the first Amrit Snan, which was formerly known as Shai Snan, fell on the auspicious occasion of Makar Sankranti and saw over 3.5 crore devotees take the ...

Harsha Richaria’s participation in the Shahi Snan at Prayagraj Maha Kumbh has sparked controversy among seers. While Akhil Bharatiya Akhara Parishad president Mahant Ravindra Puri supports her ...

While lakhs and crores of devotees took 'Amrit Snan' at the Triveni Sangam on the ... and Akharas while they took a holy dip in the river Ganga. The flower petals draped the gathering of devotees ...

The Shahi Snan is a major attraction, featuring the participation of Naga Sadhus, followed by Naga Sadhvis (female ascetics). However, what happens when women ascetics have their menstrual cycles ...