3,000 earthen lamps lighted at Prayagraj Kumbh Mela for construction of Ram Temple; a saint, Moni Maharaj, says, "We'll light total 11 lakh lamps in a month. We believe that the construction of Ram Temple will start immediately after the conclusion of Kumbh"
Kumbh Mela 2019 at Prayagraj Live New Updates: 33,000 Earthen Lamps lighted at Ardh Kumbh Mela for Construction of Ram Temple
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Prayagraj, January 15: With 13 Akharas taking the Shahi Snan on Makar Sankranti, the Kumbh Mela 2019 commencedĀ at Prayagraj in Uttar Pradesh on Tuesday. Over 12 million pilgrims, including foreigners, will take theĀ holy dip at the confluence of Ganga, Yamuna and the mystical Saraswati rivers throughout the day. Kumbh Mela is the largest humanĀ congregation in the world. Catch live updates on Kumbh Mela 2019 here.
Kumbh Mela isĀ a religious pilgrimage that is celebrated by Hindus four times over a course of 12 years. Shahi Snan is one of the most significant rituals performed at Kumbh. Devotees believeĀ one is purged of all their sins, releases themselves and their ancestors from the cycle of rebirth and attains Moksha byĀ submerging oneself in the holy waters.Ā Massive arrangements have been made by Kumbh Mela administration for peaceful bathing. Watch Live Streaming ofĀ Kumbh Mela 2019 Here.
The ceremonial bath is drawing huge crowds as devotees continue to arrive here in large numbers. Over 15 crore devotees are expected to visit the Kumbh over the span of 45 days.Ā The Kumbh Mela will reach its culmination on March 4, which also marks the Maha Shivratri, the last of the six dates for the Shahi Snan.Ā Kumbh Mela 2019: Who Are The Naga Sadhus and Where Do They Come From?
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi posted a video on Twitter shortly after the Shahi Snan ceremony began at Kumbh, marking the official beginning of the fair. PM ModiĀ urged devotees to participate in the Kumbh Mela, which is organised at a much wider scale this year than its previous editions.
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