Kalpvas concludes at Maha Kumbh with holy dip on Maghi Purnima

Over 10 lakh devotees complete Kalpvas with a sacred dip in the Sangam, marking the end of a month-long spiritual practice

Mahakumbh Nagar (UP): Kalpvas, an integral tradition of the Maha Kumbh that began on January 13, will conclude on the occasion of Maghi Purnima on Wednesday when devotees in large numbers will take a holy dip in the Sangam, perform ‘puja’ and ‘daan’ (donation) before returning home.

Kalpvas refers to the practice of living near a sacred river for a set period of time, adhering to self-discipline, introspection and spiritual purification.

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Performing Kalpvas during the Maha Kumbh is considered auspicious.

This year, more than 10 lakh devotees have undertaken Kalpavas at the Triveni Sangam here, the Uttar Pradesh government said in a statement.

As per tradition, Kalpvas involves a month-long period of fasting, self-restraint and Satsang on the banks of Sangam, from Paush Purnima to Magh Purnima.

The Kalpvasis will break the fast after taking a holy dip in the Sangam on Wednesday.

The twelve-year cycle of performing Kalpvas culminates at Maha Kumbh.