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The third Amrit Snan on the occasion of Basant Panchami was successfully completed during the Mahakumbh 2025, at Prayagraj on Monday the 3rd of February 2025.

According to statistics released by the  Uttar Pradesh State government, by 6 PM on Basant Panchami, a total of 2.33 crore devotees had taken a dip in the holy Triveni Sangam.

Devotees from India and abroad, united by the spirit of ‘Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam’, participated in the sacred bathing ritual.

Sadhu-sants, yogis, scholars, and devotees from various countries also took part in this divine event, making it a truly universal festival.

Special cleanliness arrangements were made for the third Amrit Snan on Vasant Panchami, with the goal of maintaining a clean and safe environment.

To achieve this, 15,000 sanitation workers and over 2,500 Ganga Seva Doots worked tirelessly.

Special cleaning was also arranged for the paths leading to the akhadas to ensure the comfort of both saints and devotees.

Quick Response Teams (QRT) were stationed throughout the area to ensure immediate cleanliness, swiftly removing waste from the mela grounds. Water sprinkling and cleaning of the Sangam were carried out with the help of boatmen and steamers.