On Basant Panchami, foreign devotees gathered at the Triveni Sangam in Prayagraj, India, to participate in the third 'Amrit Snan'. Pilgrims from countries like Slovenia, Ukraine, and Germany expressed their gratitude and described the experience as energizing and blessed.
A devotee from Slovenia celebrated his birthday by taking a holy dip, expressing his thanks to India and the sacred rivers. A German devotee found the experience energizing and amazing, while a Ukrainian devotee, attending her second Maha Kumbh, called it the happiest day of her life.
Many pilgrims found the experience beyond words, feeling blessed to be at the Triveni Sangam. Flower petals were showered on saints and seers during the 'Amrit Snan'.
As of 8 am on Monday, over 6.22 million devotees had taken a holy dip. Since the start of the Maha Kumbh Mela on January 13, more than 349.7 million devotees have participated. The number of Kalpwasis, who observe month-long spiritual practices, has exceeded 1 million.
Prayagraj saw a massive influx of devotees on Basant Panchami, with thousands taking a holy dip at the confluence of the Ganga, Yamuna, and Saraswati rivers.
Amrit Snan is a special holy bath that is considered very sacred in Hinduism. It is believed to purify the soul and bring blessings.
Triveni Sangam is the meeting point of three rivers: the Ganga, Yamuna, and the mythical Saraswati. It is a very holy place for Hindus, located in Prayagraj, India.
Prayagraj is a city in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. It is famous for the Kumbh Mela, a major Hindu festival.
Basant Panchami is a Hindu festival that marks the arrival of spring. It is dedicated to the goddess Saraswati, who is the goddess of knowledge and arts.
Maha Kumbh Mela is a large religious gathering that happens every 12 years in India. Millions of people come to take a holy dip in the rivers to wash away their sins.
These are countries in Europe. Slovenia is a small country, Ukraine is the largest country in Europe, and Germany is known for its strong economy and history.
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