Over one crore devotees attended the opening of the Mahakumbh Mela 2025, taking a sacred bath at Sangam. 'Amrit Snan' would draw millions of people first.(HT photo/Deepak Gupta)
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Early in the morning, seers and Naga Sadhus assembled at Sangam for the sacred plunge. Mahakumbh's first Amrit Snan is unique in many ways.(HT photo/Deepak Gupta)
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Mahakumbh's first Amrit Snan is unique in a lot of ways. It happens the day after the first significant "snan," which was held in the Sangam area on Monday in honour of Paush Poornima. Because the "Akharas" will be taking part, the first Amrit Snan is significant.(HT photo/Deepak Gupta)
A record number of devotees are anticipated to participate in the first "Amrit Snan" of the Mahakumbh Mela 2025 on Tuesday, January 14, on the occasion of Makar Sankranti in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, a day after more than one crore pilgrims dipped in the holy Sangam.(Deepak Gupta/HT photo)
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The Hindu holiday of Makar Sankranti commemorates the Sun's passage from the southern to the northern hemisphere.(HT photo/Deepak Gupta)
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Kolkata Knight Riders have been all but knocked out of contention in the race for the playoffs after a dramatic 2-wicket loss to Chennai Super Kings at home.
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A damaged portion of Bilal Mosque is seen after it was hit by an Indian strike in Muzaffarabad. The selection of targets was done based on extensive intelligence, primarily due to Pakistan's changing strategies aimed at concealing terror camps.
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A pulsating match that was marred by rain breaks in the second innings finally finished Gujarat Titans' way as they beat the Mumbai Indians by three wickets off the very last ball of the match. GT's 156-run target was reduced to 147 needed off 19 overs when a rain break forced players off after the 18th. GT hence needed 15 runs to win int he one over that could be bowled after resumption and they completed it with a single off the last ball of the match.
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Trump bashed Canada on social media just before Carney arrived, saying that the US didn't need "ANYTHING" from its northern neighbor. He then put on the charm and congratulated Carney on his election victory in person before displaying his stubbornness on issues of policy substance. (Photo by Jim WATSON / AFP)
