Due to the severe cold in Prayagraj Mahakumbh, a large number of saints and devotees fell ill today. 132 emergency cases were reported in the central hospital of Mahakumbh alone. Most of these cases are related to diseases like cold and heart attack. Apart from this, a large number of people have also reached the OPD for treatment. According to the government staff, all the 132 people who reached the emergency of the central hospital for treatment are safe.
Let us tell you that in the royal procession of Amrit Snan of Juna Akhara, the health of a Mahamandaleshwar suddenly deteriorated. This Mahamandaleshwar, who was giving darshan to the devotees sitting on the chariot, was immediately given CPR by his devotees. After this, the chariot was moved aside from the royal procession and Mahamandaleshwar was sent to the hospital for treatment. It has drizzled in Prayagraj this morning. Apart from this, cold winds have been blowing since morning, the sky remained cloudy throughout the day and the sun could spread its brightness only for a short while.
Saints and sages of Akharas took Amrit Snan on Makar Sankranti
Let us tell you that on the occasion of Makar Sankranti, saints and sages of various Akharas took Amrit Snan in the maha Kumbh mela on Tuesday. On Makar Sankranti, Shri panchayati Akhara Mahanirvani and Shri Shambhu panchayati Atal Akhara took Amrit Snan. The first Amrit Snan is special in many ways. It happened a day after the first big 'Snaan' in the Sangam area on the occasion of Paush purnima on Monday. 13 Akharas of saints of different sects are participating in the maha Kumbh.
Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath posted on the social media platform 'X' and said, "This is a living form of our Sanatan culture and faith. Today, on the auspicious occasion of Makar Sankranti, the great festival of folk faith, congratulations to all the devotees who earned virtue by taking the first Amrit Bath at the Triveni Sangam in Mahakumbh-2025, Prayagraj! Akharas have received information about the dates of Amrit Snan and their bathing sequence.
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