The biggest Akhara - regarding the number of the Sadhus (Disciple) in it - is
1. Juna Akhara
2. Niranjani Akhara
3. Mahanirvani Akhara
The head of an Akhara is regarded
as Acharya Mahamandaleshwar, followed by other Mahamandaleshwaras,
Mandaleshwaras and Shree Mahants.
On the main bathing dates, a colorful and magnificent procession of radiant saints sitting on chariots and elephants is witnessed by thousands of Kumbh visitors. These sadhus, belonging to various camps take dip at holy Ganges first and then the ordinary pilgrims are allowed to take bath in the river.
However, Mahanirvani `` is one of the most important of all and it is normally the first to take the `Shahi Snan`. Their praveshai (entry) and subsequent bath in the Holy Ganga officially marks the beginning of the Maha Kumbh.
During the ‘Shahi Snan’ thousands of devotees assemble near the road sides to get a glimpse of the procession of ascetics parading amid tight security as they make their way to the ghats.
On the main bathing dates, a colorful and magnificent procession of radiant saints sitting on chariots and elephants is witnessed by thousands of Kumbh visitors. These sadhus, belonging to various camps take dip at holy Ganges first and then the ordinary pilgrims are allowed to take bath in the river.
However, Mahanirvani `` is one of the most important of all and it is normally the first to take the `Shahi Snan`. Their praveshai (entry) and subsequent bath in the Holy Ganga officially marks the beginning of the Maha Kumbh.
During the ‘Shahi Snan’ thousands of devotees assemble near the road sides to get a glimpse of the procession of ascetics parading amid tight security as they make their way to the ghats.
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| Dattatreya Akhara |
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| Datt Akhara |
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| Deshnami Akhara |
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| Deshnami Akhara |
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| Wrestler of Akhara |
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