Haridwar Kumbh Mela begins with first ‘Shahi Snan’ on Maha Shivratri

 The first Shahi Snan at Kumbh Mela 2021 started with first ‘Shahi Snan, in Haridwar, on the auspicious event of Maha Shivratri . Devotees sit up for the Shahi Snan on Maha Shivratri. The occasion is believed to be extraordinarily auspicious for Hindu devotees. 

There are as many as 4 shahi snan and 9 Ganga snan will happen at haridwar this 12 months to mark Kumbh Mela 2021. The second Shahi Snan is on twelfth April – Somvati amavasya. The third and the fourtha are on 14th April (Mesh Sankraanti and Baisakhi) and twenty seventh April (Chaitra Poornima).  

Special preparations have been made in Haridwar as hundreds of individuals from throughout the nation are anticipated to wash within the Ganga on Shivratri. 

The Mahakumbh at Haridwar is going on after 12 years whereas Ardh Kumbh is held each six years. The competition is held at Haridwar, Allahabad, Ujjain and Nasik each 12 years in cycle. During the Kumbh Mela, lakhs of individuals collect to take a holy dip within the river, particularly on the auspicious bathing days.

Devotees at Kumbh to be showered with flowers, says CM

The new chief minister of Uttarakhand, Tirath Singh Rawat on Wednesday issued orders to bathe Kumbh Mela pilgrims with flowers from helicopters on the event of Mahashivratri on Thursday.

“The visitors should be able to take a holy dip in the Ganga conveniently. The honour of seers is paramount. A grand and divine Kumbh should be ensured,” he mentioned.

“We have to work together for the development of the state. People’s representatives and officials have a big role to play in this. All of us should discharge our duties with full dedication,” Rawat mentioned.

Key Kumbh helpline numbers:

Kumbh Helpline Number – +91-1334 222725, +91-1334 222726, +91-1334 222727

Mela Bhawan, CCR Tower, Rodibelwala, Near Harki Pauri,Haridwar, Uttarakhand-249401
+91 1334 224457

Email: mahakumbhmela2021@gmail.com>

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