Dynamite News Maha Kumbh: About 2 million pilgrims visit Mela on sixth day till 11am
With the commencement of the Maha Kumbh on Monday, devotees from across India and around the world flocked to the Triveni Sangam for the first Amrit Snan on Makar Sankranti. Must follow the story on Dynamite News:
Prayagraj: About 2 million pilgrims have visited the Mahakumbh Mela on Saturday till 11am.
According to the data, over 10 lakhs Kalpvasis and 9.84 lakhs, pilgrims took a dip at the Triveni Sangam on the sixth day of the Maha Kumbh Mela.
Golden Baba
Meanwhile, in a different display of devotion, Mahamandaleshwar Narayanand Giri Maharaj of Niranjani Akhada revered as 'Golden Baba' was seen wearing jewellery weighing over 6 kilograms.
Swami Narayan Nand Giri Maharaj, a prominent Hindu spiritual leader, hailing from Kerala said that these jewellery are dedicated to various Hindu deities, including Natraj, Narishma, Murugan, Bhadrakali, and others.
When asked about the purpose of this jewellery, Swami Narayan said that it gives him "positive energy" and is needed during puja.
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Describing his different jewels, he said that the pieces include rudraksha, coral, crystals, moonga, and other precious stones like ruby, sapphire, and emerald, which are used during puja (worship). His jewellery also includes the Shri Yantra symbol.
Golden Baba said, "My name is Shri Shri 1008 Anant Shri Vibhushit Swami Narayan Nand Giriji Maharaj. I am from Kerala, and I am the Chairman of Sanatana Dharma Foundation... It has rukdraksha, coral, crystals and moonga. All are dedicated to the gods Natraj, Narishma, Murugan, Bhadrakali... I need different stones like ruby, sapphire, and emerald during puja. It has Shri Yantra also..."
"There is something special in all this jewellery.... I am wearing jewellery weighing over 6.8 kg. I started wearing these 15 years ago... These rudrakshas were given by my father. It gives positive energy which is reflected to others also... If I was wearing trousers and a shirt, you would not have come to talk to me. God has given me this opportunity to spread positive energy..." he added.
Huge influx of devotees
The Maha Kumbh Mela has been witnessing a huge influx of devotees with some notable names participating in the event.
Laurene Powell, wife of former Apple CEO late Steve Jobs has been spending the last few days at the Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj. The American who is deeply influenced by Hindu teaching now wants to join Sanatan Dharma and learn the tradition said her Guru and spiritual leader Swami Kailashanand Giri on Friday.
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Devotees from around the world
With the commencement of the Maha Kumbh on Monday, devotees from across India and around the world flocked to the Triveni Sangam in Prayagraj to participate in the first Amrit Snan (sacred dip) on the occasion of Makar Sankranti on Tuesday.
Devotees, both Indian and foreign, immersed themselves in the sacred tradition, contributing to the world's largest spiritual gathering. The atmosphere around the Triveni Sangam was filled with devotion as foreign pilgrims joined in the spiritual energy of the Mela.
Foreign devotees from various parts of the world gathered to sing bhajans, blending into the devotional ambience.