Transgender Community Revels at Sangam Ghats During Maha Kumbh
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Synopsis
On February 2, Mahakumbh Nagar witnessed the arrival of numerous devotees, particularly from the transgender community, at the Triveni banks for the Basant Panchami bathing festival. With heightened security, attendees celebrated the auspicious event through chanting and dancing, inviting others to experience the divine atmosphere at the Mahakumbh.
Key Takeaways
- Basant Panchami draws diverse crowds to Prayagraj.
- Heightened security measures are in place for the Mahakumbh.
- The transgender community plays a significant role in the celebrations.
- Devotees engage in traditional singing and dancing.
- Visitors are encouraged to partake in the Amrit Snan.
Mahakumbh Nagar, Feb 2 (NationPress) As the Basant Panchami sacred bathing festival approaches on Monday, a significant number of devotees and tourists, particularly from the transgender community, have begun their journey to the revered banks of Triveni in Prayagraj for the Mahakumbh.
With the Amrit Snan set to occur, heightened security measures have been established at the Ghats during the Mahakumbh.
In light of the surge in devotees, local authorities have adopted stricter protocols and enhanced security.
Those visiting the Ghats are immersing themselves in the Sangam while chanting slogans of 'Jai Shri Ram'.
On this special occasion, devotees are seen singing and dancing in large groups, creating a profoundly devotional atmosphere.
The transgender community expressed their feelings of being blessed to witness the auspicious event of Basant Panchami, describing the experience of bathing at the Sangam as truly remarkable.
They noted that they have never encountered such a sacred sight elsewhere.
They have invited everyone to join the Mahakumbh and experience the divine essence of God through the Amrit Snan.
Alongside the transgender community, seers are also engaging in singing and dancing at the Ghats, celebrating the magnificence of the Maha Kumbh.
The transgender community emphasized that such a holy spectacle is rare not only in India but throughout the world.
After their dip in the Sangam, they echoed chants of 'Jai Shri Ram' and 'Har Har Mahadev', fully embracing this sacred occasion.
A transgender leader, Bisakha Kinnar, shared on Sunday: "I feel blessed to be here at the Mahakumbh. We bathed in the Sangam and prayed for everyone’s health and prosperity."
"Our singular prayer to God is for the health and well-being of all."
Another leader, Billo Kinnar, also commended the attendees at the Mahakumbh, encouraging everyone to partake in the holy baths at the Maha Kumbh.
