Updated On: 14 January, 2025 10:32 AM IST | Prayagraj (Uttar Pradesh) | ANI
On the other hand, sadhus of the 13 Akharas of Sanatan Dharm are taking a holy dip at Triveni Sangam

On day one of the world`s largest gathering over 1.5 crore pilgrims had taken a holy dip at the Sangam. Photo Courtesy: PTI
As the first 'Amrit Snan' of Maha Kumbh 2025 is being performed on Makar Sankranti on Tuesday and several Akharas have reached the Sangam to take the holy bath, DGP Uttar Pradesh Prashant Kumar informed the total number of devotees who had taken dip in the Sangam has crossed the 10 million mark.
Speaking to ANI, Prashant Kumar said, "It's the first Amrit Snan of Maha Kumbh 2025, for now four Akharas have taken a holy dip and the third lot Juna, Awahan and Agani Akharas and they will be taking holy dip shortly. By 7 am, 98 lakhs 20 thousand people have taken bath and by now the numbers might have crossed one crore mark."