New Delhi: Lakhs of pilgrims who participated in the ‘Amrit Snan’ rite on Makar Sankranti at the ongoing Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh were showered with rose petals giving an extra special touch to this holy bathing celebration.
A shower of rose petals fell upon the devotees as they submerged themselves in the sacred waters of the Triveni Sangam. The already hallowed area was transformed into a breathtaking display when the ghats and akharas bordering the Sangam were covered in a sea of pink.
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The enthusiastic response from the devotees was palpable as the rose petals rained down, their chants of “Jai Shri Ram” and “Har Har Mahadev”.
The Uttar Pradesh government said in a statement, “The Horticulture Department, following the directives of the Yogi Adityanath government, had been meticulously preparing for the flower showers at the Maha Kumbh Mela for weeks. Special arrangements were made to procure and store rose petals to ensure an uninterrupted shower during the bathing festivals.” “Preparations have been made for flower showers on all major ‘Snan Parv’ (bathing rituals) of Maha Kumbh, with plans to use around 20 quintals of rose petals for each occasion,” it added.
This stunning visual spectacle wasn’t limited to Makar Sankranti; rose petals were also showered on devotees during the first bathing festival, Paush Purnima Snan, held on Monday.
According to a government announcement, each main “Snan Parv” was given about 20 quintals of rose petals. They used more than 40 quintals of rose petals in the first two days alone.
The first two days alone saw an estimated 1.75 crore devotees on Monday and another 1.38 crore by Tuesday afternoon participating in the sacred dip at the Sangam. The Mela itself will continue until February 26th, according to official estimates.
