Snan (Holy Dip)
Technical Data
| Date of Issue | February 13, 2025 |
|---|---|
| Denomination | Rs. 5 |
| Quantity | 212,750 |
| Perforation | 14½ |
| Printer | Security Printing Press, Hyderabad |
| Printing Process | Wet Offset |
| Watermark | No Watermark |
| Colors | Multicolor |
| Credit (Designed By) | Sh. Sankha Samanta |
| Catalog Codes |
Michel IN 2025.02.13-04b |
| Themes | Festivals | Religion |
Commemorative Postage Stamp on Triveni Sangam – Maha Kumbh 2025 Series
Maha Kumbh 2025: A Spiritual Odyssey
The Maha Kumbh Mela, held once every twelve years in Prayagraj, is not just the world’s largest congregation of devotees—it is a profound journey of the soul. At its symbolic core lies the Kumbh (sacred pot), which in Hindu mythology represents the celestial vessel that emerged during the churning of the cosmic ocean, filled with amrit (divine nectar of immortality). This sacred pot is more than a myth—it reflects the human body as a vessel and the soul’s pursuit of enlightenment.
Stamp Spotlight: The Triveni Sangam
The second stamp in the Maha Kumbh 2025 series celebrates the Triveni Sangam, the holiest confluence in Hindu tradition. Located in Prayagraj, the Tirthraj or ‘King of Pilgrimages’, the Sangam marks the union of three sacred rivers:
- Ganga – the river of knowledge
- Yamuna – the river of devotion
- Saraswati – the invisible river of liberation (moksha)
According to ancient scriptures, taking a dip at this confluence, especially when Guru (Jupiter) enters Vrish Rashi, cleanses the soul and bestows moksha (salvation).
Sacred Rituals at the Sangam
The Kumbh Mela is renowned for its grand rituals, with the Tirth Snan (holy bath) at the Triveni Sangam being the most revered. Devotees believe that submerging in the Sangam Jal purifies all sins, liberates both the individual and their ancestors from the cycle of rebirth, and ultimately grants moksha.
Beyond the sacred bath, pilgrims engage in:
- Kalpvasi tradition – camping along the riverbanks in simple dwellings to live a life of penance.
- Discourses and satsangs – spiritual teachings by saints, tapasvis, and gurus.
- Collective worship – experiencing the spirit of Sanatan harmony and heritage.
Sangam’s Eternal Legacy in Philately
By featuring the Triveni Sangam on a commemorative postage stamp, India Post honors the spiritual grandeur of the Maha Kumbh 2025. The stamp reflects the timeless belief that bathing at the Sangam grants knowledge, devotion, wealth, and liberation, echoing the eternal bond between humanity and divinity.
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