Mahakumbh Mela, Makar Sankranti, Pongal 2025 Reside Updates: Laurene Powell, spouse of former Apple CEO Steve Jobs, who has been collaborating within the cultural festivities in Prayagraj’s Maha Kumbh mela, has reportedly developed “some allergy symptoms”. She was scheduled to take the holy dip (‘amrit snan’) on Makar Sankranti at present (January 14). “She has by no means been to such a crowded place,” religious chief Swami Kailashanand Giri stated, including that ‘Kamala’ (Laurene’s Hindu identify) is resting in his ‘shivir’.
The devotees are taking ‘Amrit Snan’ on the auspicious event of Makar Sankranti, which signifies the Solar’s transition to its subsequent astronomical place by the Hindu calendar.
The Maha Kumbh Mela, thought of one of many largest non secular gatherings, started yesterday in Prayagraj, with a report 1.5 crore gathering at Triveni Sangam — the confluence of the Ganga, Yamuna and Saraswati rivers.
The Maha Kumbh Mela, an enormous religious gathering held each 12 years, holds even larger significance this 12 months as seers declare the celestial permutations and mixtures for the occasion are going down after 144 years. The Uttar Pradesh authorities expects no less than 35 crore pilgrims to attend the mega competition.
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Mahakumbh Mela, Makar Sankranti 2025 Reside Updates: Jallikattu Occasion Begins In Tamil Nadu
The Jallikattu competitors started in Tamil Nadu’s Madurai district, that includes over 1,100 bulls and 900 bull-tamers. One of the best bull will likely be awarded a tractor value Rs 11 lakhs, whereas the very best bull-tamer will obtain a automotive value Rs 8 lakhs, alongside different prizes.
Mahakumbh Mela, Makar Sankranti 2025 Reside Updates: 1.38 Crore Devotees Take ‘Amrit Snan’ On Makar Sankranti
As of 10:00 am at present, over 1.38 crore devotees have participated within the ‘Amrit Snan’ on the second day of the Maha Kumbh, on the auspicious event of Makar Sankranti.
Mahakumbh Mela, Makar Sankranti 2025 Reside Updates: Schedule For Different Akharas
- All India Shri Panch Digambar Ani Akhara will begin from the camp at 10:20 am, attain ghat at 11:20 am, after bathing for 50 minutes and can depart the ghat at 12:10 pm.
- Equally, All India Shri Panch Nirvani Ani Akhara will begin from the camp at 11:20 am and attain ghat at 12:20 pm. After bathing for half-hour, it’s going to come again from there at 12:50 pm.
- The remaining three to take the dip are Udasin Akharas. Udasin Shri Panchayati Naya Udasin Akhara will depart its camp at 12.15 pm and attain the ghat at 1.15 pm. After bathing for 55 minutes, it’s going to depart the ghat at 2.10 pm
- Shri Panchayati Akhara, Naya Udasin, Nirvana will depart the camp at 1:20 pm and attain the ghat at 2:20 pm. After bathing for an hour right here, it’s going to depart the ghat at 3:20 pm.
- Shri Panchayati Nirmal Akhara would be the final to take the Amrit tub. This Akhara will depart the camp at 2:40 pm and attain the ghat at 3:40 pm. After bathing for 40 minutes, it’s going to depart the ghat at 4:20 pm and attain the camp at 5:20 pm.
Mahakumbh Mela, Makar Sankranti 2025 Reside Updates: German Citizen Of Indian Origin Participates In Mahakumbh With Spouse, Son
On the second day of the 45-day Mahakumbh, which is the world’s largest non secular gathering and sees the participation of individuals from all walks, an Indian-origin German citizen was seen participating within the Mahakumbh Mela 2025.
The Indian-origin man, who now has German citizenship, was explaining why he made the choice to journey to India and take part in Mahakumbh alongside along with his German spouse and their son.
Mahakumbh Mela, Makar Sankranti 2025 Reside Updates: Steve Jobs’ Spouse ‘Unwell’, Was To Take Holy Dip Immediately
Swami Kailashanand Giri Maharaj of Niranjan Akhara stated Laurene Powell Jobs aka ‘Kamala’, the widow of Steve Jobs who was to take a holy dip on the primary ‘Amrit Snan’ at present, was unwell and resting in camp.
“Kamala has come. Nevertheless, she is a bit unwell and in ‘Shivir’. She is going to take a shower in Ganga. She has a variety of questions associated to ‘Sanatan’ and we’ll strive our greatest to reply her questions,” he instructed PTI.
Mahakumbh Mela, Makar Sankranti 2025 Reside Updates: UP CM Adityanath Offes Puja, ‘Khichdi’ In Gorakhpur On Makar Sankranti
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath provided puja and ‘khichdi’ at Gorakhnath Temple in Gorakhpur on the event of Makar Sankranti on Tuesday (January 14).
Mahakumbh Mela, Makar Sankranti 2025 Reside Updates: Over 1 Crore Devotees Take Dip On First Amrit Snan
Uttar Pradesh DGP Prashant Kumar knowledgeable that the variety of individuals taking the holy dip at Triveni Sangam has crossed the 1 crore mark on the primary ‘Amrit Snan’ on the event of Makar Sankranti at present. As of 9:30 am, 4 Akharas had taken the holy tub with 9 extra to go.
Mahakumbh Mela, Makar Sankranti 2025 Reside Updates: 1000’s Of Devotees Take Holy Dip At West Bengal’s Gangasagar
Greater than 50 lakh devotees took a holy tub at West Bengal’s Gangasagar on the event of Makar Sankranti as Punyasnan started at 6:58 am at present. Makar Sankranti is well known as Pousha Sanskriti in West Bengal.
Mahakumbh Mela, Makar Sankranti 2025 Reside Updates: Kerala Celebrates Makaravilakku As Devotees Throng Sabarimala Temple
Amid a “sea of devotees” at Prayagraj’s Maha Kumbh Mela, a whole bunch of devotees flocked to the Lord Ayappa Temple in Sabarimala as Kerala celebrated the auspicious competition of Makaravilakku on Tuesday. A procession carried ‘Thiruvabharnam (sacred jewels of Lord Ayappa)’ at present.
The ‘Thiruvabharanam’ began its journey from Pandalam on January 12 this 12 months, in accordance with the custom that the sacred jewels depart for Sabarimala two days earlier than ‘Makaravilakku’.
Mahakumbh Mela, Makar Sankranti 2025 Reside Updates: Overseas Devotees Specific Pleasure On Collaborating In Festvities
As devotees from the world over flocked to Pyragraj to delve into religious practices on the second day of Maha Kumbh, a number of international devotees expressed pleasure and need to unfold the teachings of Sanatana Dharma. Devotees from the US, Peru, Russia, Ukraine, Israel and different international locations have been current on the event.
“I can’t even clarify it in phrases. That is my third Kumbh. I went to Haridwar in 2010, Prayagraj in 2013 and now right here once more. All of the craziness right here however beneath that’s simply one thing which doesn’t change,” a international devotee instructed ANI.
Mahakumbh Mela, Makar Sankranti 2025 Reside Updates: Assam Celebrates Magh Bihu Pageant. What Is It?
Assam celebrates Magh Bihu, additionally referred to as Bhogali Bihu, as a harvest competition to mark the conclusion of the harvesting season. Celebrated in the midst of January, Magh Bihu embodies the Assamese values of happiness, neighborhood, and respect for the abundance of nature.
In line with Bengali Panjika, Magh Bihu is well known on the primary day of the month of Magh. For one week, Magh Bihu, the Assamese celebration of Sankranti, is held. This 12 months, Magh Bihu will likely be noticed on January 15 whereas the Sankranti Second of Mafh Bihu will likely be on January 14 at 09:03 am.
Mahakumbh Mela, Makar Sankranti 2025 LIVE: Steve Jobs’ Spouse To Take Holy Dip Immediately
Laurene Powell Jobs, the spouse of late Apple co-founder Steve Jobs, is at present staying on the camp of her guru Swami Kaliashananda, the ‘Mahamnadleshwar’ of Niranjani Akhara. She is going to take a royal dip through the first Shahi Snan at present whereas donning the saffron apparel of a sanyasin.
“She is coming to go to her guru right here. We have now named her Kamala and she or he is sort of a daughter to us. That is the second time she is coming to India… Everyone seems to be welcome in Kumbh,” Swami Kailashananda earlier instructed information company ANI.
Mahakumbh Mela, Makar Sankranti 2025 LIVE: UP CM Yogi Adityanath Congratulates Devotees For Taking ‘Amrit Snan’
On the event of Makar Sankranti, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath congratulated devotees for taking the primary ‘Amrit Snan’ on the Triveni Sangam in Maha Kumbh 2025 in Prayagraj.
यह हमारी सनातन संस्कृति और आस्था का जीवंत स्वरूप है।
आज लोक आस्था के महापर्व ‘मकर संक्रांति’ के पावन अवसर पर महाकुम्भ-2025, प्रयागराज में त्रिवेणी संगम में प्रथम ‘अमृत स्नान’ कर पुण्य अर्जित करने वाले सभी श्रद्धालु जनों का अभिनंदन!#महाकुम्भ_अमृत_स्नान pic.twitter.com/NAN0IlkGf4
— Yogi Adityanath (@myogiadityanath) January 14, 2025
Mahakumbh Mela, Makar Sankranti 2025 LIVE: UP Govt’s Schedule For ‘Amrit Snan’ Immediately
The Maha Kumbh Mela administration has issued an order concerning the date, order and time for ‘Amrit Snan’ of 13 Akharas of the Sanatan Dharma on Makar Sankranti and Basant Panchami, the Uttar Pradesh authorities stated on Monday.
- On Makar Sankranti (January 14), Shri Panchayati Akhara Mahanirvani and Shri Shambhu Panchayati Atal Akhara would be the first ones to take Amrit Snan. The 2 Akharas will depart from the camp at 5:15 am and attain the ghat at 6:15 am.
- Shri Taponidhi Panchayati Shri Niranjani Akhara and Shri Panchayati Akhara Anand would be the second ones to take Amrit Snan. They are going to depart from their camp will likely be 6:05 am, arrive on the ghat at 7:05 am, tub for 40 minutes and depart at 7:45 am.
- Three Sanyasi Akharas will take Amrit Snan they usually embrace Shri Panchdashnam Juna Akhara, Shri Panchdashnam Aawahan Akhara and Shri Panchagni Akhara will arrive subsequent. They are going to arrive on the ghat at 8 am, bathing time will likely be 40 minutes, and depart from the ghat at 8:40 am.
- Among the many three Bairagi Akharas, All India Shri Panch Nirmohi Ani Akhara would be the first to begin from the camp at 9:40 am, attain ghat at 10:40 am and after bathing for half-hour, will depart the ghat at 11:10 am.
Shri Panchayati Nirmal Akhara would be the final to take the Amrit tub. This Akhara will depart the camp at 2:40 pm and attain the ghat at 3:40 pm. After bathing for 40 minutes, it’s going to depart the ghat at 4:20 pm and attain the camp at 5:20 pm.
Mahakumbh Mela, Makar Sankranti 2025 LIVE: PM Modi Extends Finest Needs On Makar Sankranti
Prime Minister Narendra Modi prolonged his finest needs on the auspicious event of Makar Sankranti, saying, “Might this holy competition devoted to the Uttarayan Solar convey new vitality and enthusiasm in your life.”
सभी देशवासियों को मकर संक्रांति की अनेकानेक शुभकामनाएं। उत्तरायण सूर्य को समर्पित यह पावन उत्सव आप सबके जीवन में नई ऊर्जा और नए उत्साह का संचार करे।
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) January 14, 2025
Mahakumbh Mela, Makar Sankranti 2025 Reside Updates: What Is Significance Of Makar Sankranti?
Makar Sankranti, also called Uttarayan, is a competition day within the Hindu calendar, devoted to the deity Surya (Solar). It signifies the Solar’s transition to its subsequent astronomical place by the Hindu calendar and marks the start of the harvest season and the tip of the extreme chilly.
Throughout Makar Sankranti, Hindus take a shower in sacred rivers like Ganga and Yamuna. It’s believed that those that die throughout this era of Uttarayan get salvation from the cycle of demise and delivery. It goes by differen names in numerous areas – Pousha Sanskriti in West Bengal, Pongal in Tamil Nadu, Bihu in Assam, Uttarayan in Gujarat, Lohri in Punjab and Magh Bihu in Assam.
Mahakumbh Mela, Makar Sankranti 2025 Reside Updates: Makar Sankranti Celebrated On Jan 14 For First Time Since 1902. This is Why
Do you know? This 12 months, Makar Sankranti is being celebrated on January 14 for the primary time since 1902. Final 12 months, it was celebrated on January 15. However why is it altering?
As per astrological calculations, a photo voltaic 12 months includes of three hundred and sixty five days and 6 hours, throughout which the Earth completes its revolution by way of all zodiac indicators. Nevertheless, there are three hundred and sixty five days within the English calendar. Whereas adjusting the 2, six hours are saved annually, which accumulate right into a single day within the span of 4 years, which explains why the competition is well known generally on January 14 and generally the subsequent day.
Moreover, because of gradual adjustments within the Solar’s zodiac signal, the date of Makar Sankranti shifts ahead by at some point each 71-72 years. Which means that some years in the past, Makar Sankranti was celebrated on January 13-14 and after just a few years from now, will probably be celebrated on January 15-16.
Mahakumbh Mela, Makar Sankranti 2025 LIVE: Russian Devotee Lauds Sanatan Dharma
Priyamadasi, a Russian devotee dwelling in Vrindavan, lauded the preparations made through the Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj. Chatting with information company ANI, she stated, “I reside in Vrindavan however I’m principally from Russia… We got here right here beneath the steerage of our guru with the aim of preaching Sanatana Dharma. We need to share this data with individuals.”
“We need to remind individuals about their actual life and the dharma and the way can individuals keep glad on this world,” she added.
Mahakumbh Mela, Makar Sankranti 2025 LIVE: Travelling To Prayagraj For Maha Kumbh 2025? Right here’s Your Full Journey Information
Maha Kumbh Mela, the largest congregation of humanity on Earth, started with full pomp and grandeur within the holy metropolis of Prayagraj in Uttar Pradesh. A sea of humanity took the holy dip within the Sangam of their quest for ‘moksha’ on the primary day of the biggest non secular congregation.
The Maha Kumbh, which started Monday with the Amrit Snan on ‘Paush Purnima’, has reworked the assembly level of rivers Ganga, Yamuna and the paranormal Saraswati right into a vibrant confluence of religion, tradition and humanity, with its justifiable share of world attendees experiencing the uncommon celestial alignment that happens as soon as each 144 years.
Mahakumbh Mela, Makar Sankranti 2025 LIVE: Tight Safety As Akharas Take Half In ‘Amrit Snan’
SSP Kumbh Mela Rajesh Dwivedi knowledgeable that police personnel have been deployed on the Akhara route resulting in the ‘snan’ space as thousands and thousands of devotees are participating within the first ‘Shahi Snan’ (Holy tub) at Triveni Sangam at present. He stated all Akharas are continuing for ‘Amrit Snan’ at present.
Mahakumbh Mela, Makar Sankranti Reside Updates: What Is Pongal & When It Is Celebrated?
Pongal, additionally known as Thai Pongal (Tai Pongal), is a multi-day Hindu harvest competition of South India, notably within the Tamil neighborhood. It’s noticed at first of the month Tai, in keeping with Tamil photo voltaic calendar, to thank the Solar God, which gives the heat and vitality required for agricultural improvement.
In line with Drik Panchang, this 12 months, Pongal will likely be grandly marked on January 14, akin to Makar Sankranti. It would proceed for 4 days and conclude on January 17 (Friday). The competition lasts for 4 days, beginning with Bhogi Pongal and persevering with with Surya or Thai, Mattu and Kaanum Pongal.
Mahakumbh Mela, Makar Sankranti Reside Updates: Essential Bathing Dates
Paush Purnima, the fifteenth day of the Shukla Paksha, marks the start of the 45-day Maha Kumbh Mela. The ‘Amrit Snan’ is going down at present on the event of Makar Sankranti.
Bathing Dates
- Paush Purnima – 13 January 2025
- Makar Sankranti – 14 January 2025 (First Shahi Snan)
- Mauni Amavasya – 29 January 2025 (Second Shahi Snan)
- Basant Panchami – 3 February 2025 (Third Shahi Snan)
- Maghi Purnima – 12 February 2025
- Maha Shivaratri – 26 February 2025 (Closing Snan)
Mahakumbh Mela, Makar Sankranti Reside Updates: What Is Amrit Snan?
Amrit Snan, translating to ‘nectar tub’, is a vital religious ritual within the Maha Kumbh the place devotees immerse themselves in holy waters. The act symbolises the purification of the soul and the pursuit of immortality. Rooted in Hindu mythology, it’s believed that the holy tub washes away the sins of people and results in a virtuous life.
Mahakumbh Mela, Makar Sankranti Reside Updates: Sadhus Take Holy Dip As ‘Amrit Snan’ Begins
Sadhus of Mahanirvani Panchayati Akhada take holy dip as the primary Amrit Snan of Maha Kumbh started on the event of Makar Sankranti at present.
