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Sea of devotees take holy dip amid tight security on Basant Panchami at Maha Kumbh 2025 in Prayagraj
Prayagraj, February 4: A sea of devotees took a holy dip at Triveni Sangam in Uttar Pradesh's Prayagraj on the occasion of Basant Panchami, peacefully concluding the third 'Amrit Snan' of the ongoing Maha Kumbh Mela 2025.
Kolkata: College students celebrate Basant Panchami with religious fervour
Kolkata, Feb 3: Kolkata, with its rich cultural heritage, comes alive each year to celebrate Basant Panchami, a festival that marks the arrival of spring and honours Goddess Saraswati, the embodiment of wisdom, arts, and knowledge.
3rd Shahi Snan: More than 12.5 million devotees take holy dip in Mahakumbh
Prayagraj, February 3: In a serene display of faith and devotion, more than 12.5 million devotees took a holy dip on the third and last Shahi Snan of Mahakumbh as of 12 pm on Monday. The third and last Shahi Snan is on the occasion of Basant Panchmi.
Maha Kumbh: Govt Offices given holiday as crowd swells in Prayagraj for 'Basant Panchami Amrit Snan'
New Delhi, Feb 3: As Prayagraj sees crowds of devotees swell on the third 'Amrit Snan' of the Maha Kumbh, government offices in the city have been given a holiday to help manage the large crowd for the occasion of Basant Panchami.
Maha Kumbh: UP CM monitors Basant Panchami Amrit Snan, ensures safety, smooth arrangements
New Delhi, Feb 3: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath was active from the early hours of Monday, monitoring updates from the 'war room' since 3 AM, ensuring the smooth conduct of the Basant Panchami Amrit Snan at the Maha Kumbh.
Maha Kumbh: Spiritual leaders, devotees celebrate Basant Panchami with Amrit Snan
New Delhi, Feb 3: On the auspicious occasion of Basant Panchami, devotees gathered at the Triveni Sangam during the ongoing Maha Kumbh 2025 in Prayagraj for the much-awaited Amrit Snan (holy bath), marking a significant spiritual milestone.
Transgender community celebrates at Sangam Ghats during Maha Kumbh
Mahakumbh Nagar, Feb 2: With the Basant Panchami bathing festival scheduled for Monday, a massive influx of devotees and tourists, especially the transgender community, have already arrived on the sacred banks of Triveni in Prayagraj for the Mahakumbh.
Nirmohi Ani Akhara saints take Amrit Snan on Basant Panchami, hail sanatan dharma
Prayagraj, February 3: On the occasion of Basant Panchami, saints and devotees from across the world gathered at Prayagraj for the third Amrit Snan in the holy river Ganga.
Devotees arrive at Ram Janmabhoomi Temple & Kashi Vishwanath on the occasion of Basant Panchami
Ayodhya/Varanasi, February 3: On the occasion of Basant Panchami, devotees thronged Ayodhya's Ram Janmabhoomi Temple and Varanasi's Kashi Vishwanath, seeking divine blessings.
MP: Special Bhasma Aarti performed at Mahakaleshwar temple in Ujjain on Basant Panchami
Ujjain, February 3: Devotees thronged Mahakaleshwar temple located in Madhya Pradesh's Ujjain district to offer prayers to Baba Mahakal (Lord Shiva) to mark the occasion of Basant Panchami on Monday.
Foreign devotees take holy dip at Triveni Sangam, call it 'experience beyond words'
Prayagraj, February 3: Foreign devotees on Monday took third 'Amrit Snan' at the Triveni Sangam on Basant Panchami in Prayagraj, pilgrims from Slovenia to Ukraine and Germany expressed their gratitude, with many describing the moment as energising, blessed, and beyond words.
3rd Amrit Snan: Naga Sadhus of Juna Akhada take dip on Basant Panchmi
Prayagraj, February 3: Naga Sadhus of the Juna Akhara on Monday took holy dip as part of the third Amrit Snan on the occasion of Basant Panchami at Triveni Sangam in the ongoing Mahakumbh festival.
Maha Kumbh: Flower petals showered on saints and seers during Amrit Snan on Basant Panchami
Prayagraj, February 3: The Uttar Pradesh government on Monday showered flower petals on saints and seers who gathered for the 'Amrit Snan' at the Triveni Sangam on the occasion of Basant Panchami.
Mahakumbh: Sadhus across Akhadas take holy dip at Triveni Sangam
Prayagraj, February 3: Sadhus from different Akhadas took a holy dip at the Triveni Sangam to offer prayers to Maa Saraswati on the occasion of Basant Panchami on Monday.
Mahakumbh 2025: More than 6.22 million devotees take holy dip on 'Basant Panchami'
Prayagraj, February 3: More than 6.22 million devotees took a holy dip in the Triveni Sangam as of 8 am on Monday on the third 'Amrit Snan' on the occasion of Basant Panchami, officials said.
Maha Kumbh: Yogi Adityanath oversees 'Amrit Snan' arrangements during Basant Panchami
Prayagraj, February 3: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has been closely monitoring the 'Amrit Snan' during Basant Panchami celebrations.
Prayagraj: Devotees praise arrangements for Basant Panchami Snan at Triveni Sangam
Prayagraj, February 3: Prayagraj witnessed a massive influx of devotees on the occasion of Basant Panchami, with thousands taking a holy dip in the sacred Triveni Sangam- the confluence of Ganga, Yamuna, and Saraswati.
Prayagraj DM orders holiday for govt offices due to large influx of devotees on Basant Panchami
Prayagraj, February 3: The Prayagraj District Magistrate has declared a local holiday in the government offices in the district for Monday to maintain law and order in view of the large number of devotees from across the country and abroad arriving for the 'Snan' on the occasion of Basant Panchmi.
Maha Kumbh 2025: 'Amrit Snan' begins as over 1.65 million devotees take holy dip on 'Basant Panchami'
Prayagraj, February 3: More than 1.65 million devotees took a holy dip in the Triveni Sangam as of 4 am on Monday, marking the beginning of the third 'Amrit Snan' on the occasion of Basant Panchami, officials said.
Maha Kumbh: Devotees gather at Prayagraj for 'Amrit Snan' in Ganga on 'Basant Panchami'
Prayagraj, February 3: A large number of devotees gathered at Prayagraj to take a holy dip in the River Ganga and offer prayers to Maa Saraswati on the occasion of 'Basant Panchami' in the early hours of Monday.
Tripura CM Manik Saha unveils 40 ft Saraswati idol in Agartala on 'Basant Panchami'
Agartala, February 3: Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha unveiled a grand 40-foot idol of Goddess Saraswati in the 40th ward of Agartala Municipal Corporation on the auspicious occasion of Basant Panchami and Saraswati Puja on Sunday.
Mahakumbh's 3rd Amrit Snan: One-way route for devotees, 'Operation Eleven' for crowd control
Mahakumbh Nagar, Feb 2: A special crowd management plan, 'Operation Eleven', has been put in place for the Amrit Snan on Basant Panchami at Mahakumbh. The initiative has been launched under the strict directives of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath to ensure the safety and convenience of devotees.
Mahakumbh: UPSRTC buses to transport devotees for Basant Panchami snan, facilitate safe return
Mahakumbh Nagar, Feb 2: With the Basant Panchami bathing festival scheduled for Monday, a massive influx of devotees and tourists is gathering on the sacred banks of Triveni in Prayagraj for the Mahakumbh.
Sangeeta Bijlani talks about purification as she wishes fans on Basant Panchami
Mumbai, Feb 2: Actress Sangeeta Bijlani welcomed the month of February with an uplifting message on social media, marking the occasion of Basant Panchami.
Rupali Ganguly wears her favorite colour outfit on Basant Panchami
Mumbai, Feb 2: Actress Rupali Ganguli recently shared a series of photos on social media, capturing the vibrant celebrations of Saraswati Pujo and Basant Panchami.
Mahakumbh: 1,200 medical personnel on high alert for Basant Panchami snan
Mahakumbh Nagar, Feb 2: In the light of the upcoming Amrit Snan on Basant Panchami during the Mahakumbh Mela, all medical teams in the Praygaraj division have been put on high alert.
Madhuri Dixit opts for a gorgeous yellow lehenga this Basant Panchami
Mumbai, Feb 2: Even at the age of 57, Madhuri Dixit can give the young actresses a run for their money. The diva manages to garner eyeballs in everything she decides to wear, but no one can touch her when it comes to ethnic ensembles.
President Murmu extends greetings on Basant Panchami, prays for India to become a global knowledge hub
New Delhi, February 2: President Droupadi Murmu on Sunday extended her best wishes on the occasion of Basant Panchami and Saraswati Puja and prayed for India to become a global knowledge hub.
Prayagraj all set for Amrit Snan on Feb 3, devotees laud UP's Mahakumbh arrangements
Prayagraj, February 2: The city of Prayagraj is all set to host the Amrit Snan on February 3, coinciding with Basant Panchami, as part of the ongoing Mahakumbh Mela 2025.
Israel Embassy extends heartfelt wishes on Basant Panchami and Saraswati Puja
New Delhi, February 2: The Israel Embassy in India on Sunday extended wishes to people on the occasion of Basant Panchami and Saraswati Puja.
PM Modi extends greetings on Basant Panchami, Saraswati Puja
New Delhi, February 2: On the auspicious occasion of Basant Panchami and Saraswati Puja Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other leaders extended their wishes to the people, praying for wisdom, prosperity, and well-being.
Devotees take holy dip in Ganga at Har Ki Pauri on Basant Panchami
Haridwar, February 2: A large number of devotees gathered at Har Ki Pauri in Haridwar to take a holy dip in the Ganga and offer prayers to Maa Saraswati on the occasion of Basant Panchami.
PM Modi, HM Shah extend greetings on Basant Panchami, Saraswati Puja
New Delhi, Feb 2: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday conveyed his best wishes to the nation on Basant Panchami and Saraswati Puja.
Prez Murmu extends warm wishes on Basant Panchami
New Delhi, Feb 2: President Droupadi Murmu extended her heartfelt greetings to the nation on the auspicious occasion of Basant Panchami and Saraswati Puja on Sunday.
Shreya Ghoshal releases 'Saraswati Vandana' ahead of Basant Panchami
Mumbai, Feb 1: On the occasion of Basant Panchmi, renowned playback singer Shreya Ghoshal decided to treat the fans with a beautiful rendition of Saraswati Vandana, paying tribute to Goddess Saraswati.
CM Yogi inspects Sangam Nose site; reviews Mauni Amavasya incident and arrangements for 'Basant Panchami Snan'
Mahakumbh Nagar, Feb 1: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath visited Prayagraj on Saturday to review the aftermath of the Mauni Amavasya events at the Mahakumbh Mela.