Kumbh water in Sambhal to ‘purify religious sites’

Krishna Chaudhary & Asif Ansari / TNN / Updated: Mar 3, 2025, 08:34 IST

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Holy water from the Triveni Sangam in Prayagraj, following the conclusion of the Maha Kumbh Mela, was brought to Sambhal for purifying local pilgrimage sites. The event was organized under the supervision of the police and local administration, with residents celebrating in a festive manner. The initiative aims to bring blessings to those unable to attend the Kumbh.

Kumbh water in Sambhal to ‘purify religious sites’

MEERUT: With the conclusion of ‘Maha Kumbh mela', water from the sacred rivers at the Triveni Sangam in Prayagraj arrived in fire brigade vehicles for a "purification ritual of religious sites" in Sambhal on Sunday.
Sambhal SDM, Vandana Sharma, said, "This is part of the UP CM's initiative to bring the blessings of the Kumbh to those who couldn't attend the event. This water is also intended to purify local pilgrimage sites in the city."
The ‘ceremony' -- held under the supervision of police, local administration and community groups -- saw locals celebrating in a Holi-like manner by applying ‘gulal' on each other.
The water will be poured at the four major pilgrimage sites in the district -- Kurukshetra Tirtha temple in Alam Sarai, Kshemnam Tirtha temple in Shahzadi Sarai, Mahamrityunjay Tirtha in Hayatnagar and Vanshgopal Tirtha Temple in Vainipur Chak. Sambhal has been regarded by many as the place where the 10th avatar of Vishnu -- Kalki-- will be born.

AK Rastogi, a resident, claimed that the state govt has "purified Kalki dham by sending the holy water." "From Monday, people will start visiting and taking a dip in the pond at the Kalki dham."
People from the minority community also commented on the move. Saiyaad Shan Ali, a Sambhal resident, said, "We encourage such efforts by the UP govt and consider it as a symbol of unity among the communities living side by side for decades."
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Sacred river water from the Triveni Sangam in Prayagraj was brought to Sambhal in fire brigade vehicles for a purification ritual of religious sites.
The initiative, part of the UP CM's efforts, aimed to bring the blessings of the Kumbh to those who couldn't attend and to sanctify local pilgrimage sites.
The ceremony, supervised by police, local administration, and community groups, featured celebrations where people applied ‘gulal’ on each other.
The holy water will be poured at four major pilgrimage sites in Sambhal, a place believed to be the future birthplace of Vishnu’s 10th avatar, Kalki.
Members of the minority community welcomed the initiative, viewing it as a gesture of unity among different communities.

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