marking the beginning of the Hindu month of Magha. Acharya Mahamandaleshwar Swami Avdheshanand of Juna Akhara, speaking after participating in the holy dip, stated, “Yaksha, Gandharva ...
Speaking to ANI, he said it marks the beginning of the Hindu month Magha, when devotees come to the Mahakumbh to perform 'anushthan' (rituals) and take part in 'snan' (bathing) during this occasion.