Devotees Take Part in the Second ‘Shahi Snan’ at Kumbh Mela

Devotees take part in the ‘snan’ that has become all the more auspicious as it coincides with Akshay Tritiya.

Ramghat has been decked up for the holy dip where the sadhus since predawn to 12 noon will take Royal dip. (Photo: PTI)

The second ‘Shahi Snan’ (Royal Bath) of month-long Simhastha (Kumbh) mela began early on Monday with the Naga Babas of Juna Akhara venturing into the holy Shipra river chanting Har Har Mahadev.

Ramghat has been decked up for the holy dip and a sea of devotees have congregated to take part in the ‘snan’ that has become all the more auspicious as it coincide with Akshay Tritiya.

According to the government, some 25 lakh faithful have reached this ancient city for the second ‘snan’.

(With inputs from PTI.)