Mon Feb 03 05:22:05 IST 2025: ## Sadhus Take Holy Dip in Prayagraj on Basant Panchami
**Prayagraj, India** – Hundreds of sadhus from various akhadas (religious orders) participated in a holy dip at the Triveni Sangam confluence in Prayagraj today, marking the auspicious occasion of Basant Panchami. The event, part of the ongoing preparations for the Maha Kumbh Mela in 2025, saw Naga sadhus and other ascetics taking part in the “Amrit Snan” (holy bath). A seer from the Panchayati Akhara Mahanirvani praised the administration for its arrangements. Videos circulating on social media show the large-scale participation and the reverence surrounding the event. The holy dip is considered highly significant for devotees and marks a key moment in the lead-up to the major religious festival.
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