Makar Sankarnti Shahi snan started at Sangam
Akhada Mahanirvani
Shahi Snan started with Shri Panchayati Mahanirvani Akhada sadhus taking holy dip at Sanganm. Mahanirvani Akhada sadhus are first who takes bath in kumbh mela. Their bathing time start from around 6:00 AM. Every Akhada has allotted 40 minutes time. All sadhus from each akahda must finish their bath (snan ) in this time period.
After shahi snan of one akhada the revier bank (ghat) is cleaned for bathing for next akhada. Shahi Snan will continue till evening.
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