The first 'Amrit Snan' of the Maha Kumbh Mela, the world's largest religious congregation, is set to take place today( 14 January 2025), on the occasion of Makar Sankranti.

• This holy dip, believed to cleanse devotees of sins and pave the path to salvation, marks a key event in the month-long religious gathering at Prayagraj.
• The current edition of the Maha Kumbh, held every 12 years, is said to be uniquely significant due to celestial alignments occurring after 144 years, as claimed by religious leaders.
• The Uttar Pradesh government has estimated that 35 crore devotees will visit Prayagraj during the Maha Kumbh, which began on January 13 and will conclude on February 26, coinciding with Maha Shivratri.
• Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath described the event as a celebration of India's ancient cultural and spiritual heritage.