Mahakumbh 2025: Singer Malini Awasthi takes holy dip in Sangam on Makar Sankranti

Imagine a spiritual celebration where thousands brave freezing temperatures to take a sacred dip at the confluence of rivers! Folk singer Malini Awasthi was among the devotees who participated in the first Amrit Snan of Mahakumbh 2025 in Prayagraj. Her Instagram post and enthusiastic comments capture the incredible energy of this massive cultural event. The gathering was so significant that even Uttar Pradesh's Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath highlighted its importance as a living testament to India's eternal cultural traditions.

"On the occasion of Makar Sankranti when all of us took a holy dip at the Sangam, the feeling was surreal" - Malini Awasthi

by ANI January 14, 2025 99 views

Prayagraj, January 14: On the auspicious occasion of the first Amrit Snan of Mahakumbh 2025, veteran folk singer Malini Awasthi took a holy dip in the sangam.

Key Points

1. Veteran singer participated in first Amrit Snan of Mahakumbh 2025

2. Massive spiritual gathering at Prayagraj's Triveni Sangam

3. Devotees braved cold weather to take holy dip

4. CM Yogi praised the cultural significance of event

Speaking with ANI, Malini Awasthi on Tuesday expressed her happiness about attending Mahakumbh on Makar Sankranti.

"... On the occasion of Makar Sankranti when all of us took a holy dip at the Sangam, the feeling was surreal... In such cold weather, when people do not come out of their blankets, children and the elderly alike, showed extreme enthusiasm by taking a dip in the Triveni... The management of the entire event has been extremely good," she said.

Malini Awasthi also took to Instagram and shared pictures from her holy dip. Have a look.

https://www.instagram.com/p/DEzL6yJzi8W/?hl=en

Earlier in the day, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath extended heartfelt congratulations to all the devotees who participated in the first 'Amrit Snan'.

In a post on X, CM Yogi described this sacred event as a living testament to India's eternal culture and faith."This is the living form of our eternal culture and faith. Today, on the auspicious occasion of the great festival of folk faith 'Makar Sankranti', congratulations to all the devotees who earned virtue by taking the first 'Amrit Snan' at the Triveni Sangam in Mahakumbh-2025, Prayagraj!" he said.