Shahi snan at Haridwar

Pilgrims in lakhs are thronging this holy city to take a dip on the occasion of the second 'shahi snan' (royal bath) tomorrow as part of the ongoing Mahakumbh.

  • Pilgrims in lakhs throng the holy city of Haridwar to take a dip on the occasion of the second <i>shahi snan</i> (royal bath) on Monday as part of the ongoing Mahakumbh.
    Pilgrims in lakhs throng the holy city of Haridwar to take a dip on the occasion of the second shahi snan (royal bath) on Monday as part of the ongoing Mahakumbh.
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  • Adequate security arrangements were reportedly in place at <i>har ki pauri</i> and <i>bramhakund</i> which is to be open to the public till about 10 am on Monday, March 15.
    Adequate security arrangements were reportedly in place at har ki pauri and bramhakund which is to be open to the public till about 10 am on Monday, March 15.
  • According to mela administration, various <i>akharas</i> take out their processions in the morning and reach <i>har ki pauri</i> by about 11 am on this day of <i>shahi snan</i>. In view of this, public is not allowed from 9.30 am till 4 am.
    According to mela administration, various akharas take out their processions in the morning and reach har ki pauri by about 11 am on this day of shahi snan. In view of this, public is not allowed from 9.30 am till 4 am.
  • Only sadhus of various <i>akharas</i> are allowed to take bath at the two places during the wee hours of the morning on this day, officials said.
    Only sadhus of various akharas are allowed to take bath at the two places during the wee hours of the morning on this day, officials said.
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  • In view of the massive congregation, traffic diversions were made a day ahead of the second <i>'shahi snan'</i>.
    In view of the massive congregation, traffic diversions were made a day ahead of the second 'shahi snan'.
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