Number of women joining to protect Sanatan under the leadership of Acharya Mahamandaleshwar Swami Avdheshanand Giri of Juna Akhara, Acharya Mahamandaleshwar Swami Arun Giri of Shri Panchdashnam Awahan Akhara and Dharmacharyas of Vaishnav saints was high
Saints and seers including the ash-smeared Nagas from various Akharas were also in the process of proceeding towards the Triveni Sangam at the break of dawn
The Kinnar Akhara, a transgender monastic sect, celebrates recognition at Maha Kumbh Mela, where thousands seek blessings, symbolizing growing societal acceptance and spiritual inclusion
The first shahi snan was held on March 11 on the occasion of Mahashivratri, while the second is being held today and on April 14, the third shahi snan will be taken by the 13 akhadas.