Devotees arrive to take a holy dip in the Ganga river at the Sangam on the eve of Maghi Purnima bath festival during ongoing Maha Kumbh Mela, in Uttar Pradesh's Prayagraj. (Pics/PTIDevotees arrive to take a holy dip in the Ganga river at the Sangam on the eve of Maghi Purnima bath festival during ongoing Maha Kumbh Mela, in Uttar Pradesh's Prayagraj
Updated On: 2025-02-11 01:10 PM IST
Compiled by : Joy Manikumar
Devotees arrive to take a holy dip in the Ganga river at the Sangam on the eve of Maghi Purnima bath festival during the Maha Kumbh Mela
Kalpvas, an integral tradition of the Maha Kumbh that began on January 13, will conclude on the occasion of Maghi Purnima on Wednesday when devotees in large numbers will take a holy dip in the Sangam
They will also perform 'puja' and 'daan' (donation) before returning home
Kalpvas refers to the practice of living near a sacred river for a set period of time, adhering to self-discipline, introspection and spiritual purification.
(In Pic: Devotees perform rituals at Sangam after taking a holy dip on the eve of 'Maghi Purnima')
This year, over 10 lakh devotees have undertaken Kalpavas at the Triveni Sangam, as per the UP government.
(In Pic: Police personnel make announcements as devotees gather to take holy dip at Sangam)