Mahakumbh Nagar, Jan 13 (NationPress) The Prayagraj Mahakumbh has commenced with the successful conclusion of the ‘Paush Purnima’ bathing festival. All necessary preparations are finalized for the upcoming ‘Amrit Snan’, scheduled for Makar Sankranti on January 14.

This year, the Maha Snan or Shahi Snan is designated as Amrit Snan. The Mahakumbh Mela administration has diligently organized the sequence of the holy bath for the 13 Akharas of Sanatan Dharma, ensuring adherence to traditional practices and scheduled timings.

Mahant Acharya Devendra Singh Shastri, Secretary of Shri Panchayati Akhara Nirmal, confirmed that all dates, sequences, and timings for each Akhara have been communicated, guaranteeing a smooth and respectful ceremony.

The Amrit Snan for Mahakumbh 2025 will commence on Makar Sankranti, January 14. Shri Panchayati Akhara Mahanirvani, along with Shri Shambhu Panchayati Atal Akhara, will be the first to perform the Amrit Snan.

They are scheduled to depart from their camp at 5:15 a.m., arrive at the ghat by 6:15 a.m., and bathe for 40 minutes before returning to the camp at 7:55 a.m.

Following them, Shri Taponidhi Panchayati Shri Niranjani Akhara and Shri Panchayati Akhara Anand will take their turn.

They will leave the camp at 6:05 a.m., reach the ghat at 7:05 a.m., bathe for 40 minutes, and return to the camp by 8:45 a.m.

At the third location, three Sanyasi Akharas -- Shri Panchdashnam Juna Akhara, Shri Panchdashnam Aawahan Akhara, and Shri Panchagni Akhara -- will perform their Amrit Snan.

They will depart their camp at 7:00 a.m., reach the ghat at 8:00 a.m., bathe for 40 minutes, and return to the camp by 9:40 a.m.

The three Bairagi Akharas will follow in the subsequent order.

First, All India Shri Panch Nirmohi Ani Akhara will leave its camp at 9:40 a.m., reach the ghat at 10:40 a.m., bathe for 30 minutes, and return to the camp by 12:10 p.m.

Next, All India Shri Panch Digambar Ani Akhara will depart at 10:20 a.m., arrive at the ghat at 11:20 a.m., bathe for 50 minutes, and return by 1:10 p.m.

Finally, All India Shri Panch Nirvani Ani Akhara will leave at 11:20 a.m., bathe for 30 minutes, and return to the camp by 1:50 p.m.

The Akharas associated with Udasin will follow next.

Udasin Shri Panchayati Naya Udasin Akhara will depart at 12:15 p.m., arrive at the ghat at 1:15 p.m., bathe for 55 minutes, and return to the camp by 3:10 p.m.

Shri Panchayati Akhara Naya Udasin Nirvana will leave at 1:20 p.m., reach the ghat at 2:20 p.m., bathe for one hour, and return to the camp by 4:20 p.m.

The last Akhara to perform the Amrit Snan will be Shri Panchayati Nirmal Akhara, which will leave the camp at 2:40 p.m., reach the ghat at 3:40 p.m., bathe for 40 minutes, and return to the camp by 5:20 p.m.

This same schedule will be adhered to during Basant Panchami as well.