Prayagraj:
On the occasion of Basant Panchami, the third nectar bath of Mahakumbh has started. Sadhu saints and common people are taking a holy dip of faith in the confluence. 3 crore devotees are expected to arrive for the Amrit bath of Basant Panchami. Let us know that since January 13, more than 33 crore people have taken a dip in the Sangam. On the occasion of spiritual guru Swami Kailashanand Giri Basant Panchami, he led the procession for ‘Amrit Snan’ at Mahakumbh. The monks of Niranjani Akhara are also moving towards Triveni Sangam for ‘Amrit Snan’. Naga Sadhu is reaching the confluence for bathing with swords, damru and conch shell in his hands. First of all, the saints of Panchayati Niranjani Akhara took a bath. One by one, saints of 13 akhadas will bathe.
CM Yogi Adityanath tweeted that on the auspicious occasion of Basant Panchami, he has given heartfelt congratulations to those who have earned a virtuous benefit by taking a bath in the holy Triveni Sangam. Please tell that CM Yogi Adityanath is monitoring the Amrit bath from 3:30 in the morning. They are taking stock of preparations from the war room built in their residence and are constantly giving instructions to the officials.
Today many changes have been made in the fair area for Amrit bath. Trequent security arrangements have been made. Additional security forces have been deployed. Also, VVIP movement has been banned. The Mahakumbh Mela area has been declared a no vehicle zone. Aerial survey is also being done continuously. More than 7200 buses are being run for the convenience of the devotees.
The third nectar of Mahakumbh is the time of Brahma Muhurta for bathing, it is from 5 to 23 minutes to 6.16 minutes. During this time, bathing in the holy confluence gives auspicious results. It is said that this gives a person to get rid of all the sins of life and also gets rid of all kinds of sufferings.