With simply 4 days left for Mahakumbh 2025 to start, three Ani (Vaishnav) Akhadas together with the Shri Panch Nirmohi, Shri Panch Digamber and Shri Panch Nirvani entered the Mahakumbh Mela space collectively on Wednesday.
Seers of three Vaishnav Akhadas collaborating in Chhavni Pravesh procession on Wednesday. (Anil Kumar Maurya/HT)
The seers of the three Akhadas proceeded for the Mela with drums, Nagadas with their entourage from KP Inter School floor within the afternoon, whilst folks lined the streets with folded fingers in greeting the seers.
The Vaishnav seers of the Akhadas collectively in a procession of about 70 tractors, proceeded in the direction of Madhvapur Sabzi Mandi from Mahatma Gandhi Marg. Their deities Lord Ram and Hanuman current in entrance of the procession was adopted by seers of the Akhadas carrying spiritual flags on foot in addition to driving elephants and horses.
Pradhan Mantri of Khakchowk Administration Committee Mahamandaleshwar Swami Santosh Das ‘Satua Baba’, Shrimahant Rajendra Das, Shrimahant Ramji Das and different seers stored strolling with the procession.
The ‘Chhavni Pravesh’, because the procession is named, handed via numerous localities earlier than reaching Sangam banks through Kali Sadak and Triveni Highway, with the Naga Sadhus, driving horses, exhibiting their expertise with sword and spear. On the Madhavapur Sabzi Mandi, folks began showering flowers.
Halfway Tulsi Peethadheeshwar Swami Rambhadracharya joined the procession close to the Gaudiya Math in Tularambagh, which made the keen devotees jostle to get a glimpse of Swami Rambhadracharya, clicking photos of the revered seer, whereas ladies additionally pushed via the group to bow in entrance of the chariot of the Swami.
On studying of Swami Rambhadracharya becoming a member of the procession, Maha Mandaleshwar Swami Santosh Das ‘Satua Baba’ got here and greeted Swami Rambhadracharya by bowing earlier than him.
Mahamandaleshwars of overseas origin remained the centre of attraction within the procession of different Akhadas. Among the many followers of Sai Maa, Maha Mandaleshwar Sasa Koka had come from America. Alongside along with her Mahamandaleshwar Anant Das, Maha Mandaleshwar Rameshwaranand have been additionally current within the procession, who have been additionally from America.
As a part of the ceremonial entry, the town and mela administration welcomed the seers with garlands and floral showers, whereas the folks of Prayagraj have been blessed with the uncommon sight and blessings of the Naga Sanyasis.
Current to greet the procession have been divisional commissioner Vijay Vishwas Pant, DM of Mahakumbh Nagar Vijay Kiran Anand, ADM (Mahakumbh) Vivek Chaturvedi and cops.
Seers of the Naya Udasin Akhada will enter Mahakumbh on January 10.