Prayagraj Mahakumbh 2025: There is confusion among people about the royal bath and Amrit bath in the Mahakumbh fair. Let us know what is the meaning of royal and Amrit bath done for the dip of faith in Mahakumbh.
Mahakumbh 2025: Bathing in the Mahakumbh fair is a symbol of purification of the soul and mind. Bathing during Mahakumbh (Mahakumbh 2025) has more importance and benefits. But in Mahakumbh, not only bathing takes place but also royal bathing takes place. It is a religious ritual. This event is not only important from the spiritual point of view but is also considered a symbol of the commencement of the Kumbh Mela.
There is a lot of doubt among the people about the royal bath (Shani Snan) and Amrit bath (Amrit Snan) in Mahakumbh. There is a big difference between royal bath and Amrit bath in Mahakumbh (Mahakumbh 2025). The very deep difference between royal and Amrit bath is that if we call bathing in holy rivers during Mahakumbh as royal, its image will remain only as a royal bath but if it is called Amrit bath, its effect will read positively in life.
What is royal bath in Mahakumbh?
Shahi snan is a special ritual of Kumbh Mela. Shahi snan (Royal bath) is done on some important dates. During this, people take a dip of faith at the Triveni Sangam of Ganga, Yamuna and Saraswati river. It is believed that sins are washed away by taking a royal bath. If we call the bath done in the holy rivers during this Mahakumbh as royal. The royal bath is given to the saints with respect, that is why it is called royal bath. During this, the water becomes very miraculous. Shahi snan is done in a very auspicious position of the planets and constellations.
What is Amrit Snan in Mahakumbh?
In Amrit Snan, first the saints and sages take bath and then the devotees take bath. Amrit Snan purifies the soul and destroys sins. In this, saints and sages of various Akharas take bath. There were a total of 3 Amrit Snans in Mahakumbh. The first was on 14 January 2025, Makar Sankranti, the second was on 29 January, Mauni Amavasya, while the third Amrit Snan was on 3 February, Basant Panchami. During this, people take holy bath on the banks of Sangam.
