Traditions vis-à-vis Shahi Snan during Simhastha at Ujjain are still intact. Observing the same traditions, Shaivite Akharas had the first opportunity to take the holy dip in Kshipra river on Monday. The holy dip taken by Naga Sadhus brought to light the unique and unparalleled culture of India.
First of all, Shri Panchdashnam Juna Akhara, Shri Panchdashnami Aavhan Akhara and Shri Panch Agni Akhara with their grand Peshwai had the holy dip at Dutt Akhara ghat. They were followed dip by Sahudhus of Shri Panchayati Anand Akhara and Shri Panchayati Toponidhi Akhara and later by Naga Sadhus of Shri Panchayati Mahanirwani Akhara and Shri Panch Atal Akhara.
Saints and seers of Shri Panchdashnam Juna Akhara led by Peer Mahant Parmanand Puriji reached for the second Shahi Snan first of all. As per traditions, Dashnami priests gave the holy dip to Juna Akhara's flag and Isht Devata with religious rituals. After this, Municipal Corporation Commissioner Avinath lawaniya handed over a throne made of silver coins on behalf of Mela administration. After Devata Snan, Panch of the Akhara had the holy dip. Soon after, Naga Sadhus had the mass holy dip in Kshipra river amidst chants of 'Bhole Shankar'. After giving holy dip to Akhara's Devata, it was established at its place at Harihar in Dutt Akhara.
Dashnami priests conducted worship by Sadhus of Shri Panchdashnami Aavhan Akhara, Shri Panch Agni Akhara, Shri Panchayati Mahanirwani Akhara and Shri Panch Atal Akhara in the same manner. later, Sadhus of all Akharas had the holy dip. Those saints and seers who had the holy dip included Chairman of Akhara Parishad Acharya Swami Narendra Giriji Maharaj, Swami Avdheshanandji Maharaj, Swami Satya Giriji Maharaj, Swami Narendra Puriji and Swami Dhanraj Giriji.
like Juna Akhara, all other Akharas also established their Isht Devata on their premises. Saints and seers of various Akharas reached Dutt Akhara to take the holy dip amidst beating of drums and fanfare. Peshwai of Swami Nityanand drew special attention of devotees.
At Dutt Akhara ghat,
eminent Swami Golden Baba said that Simhastha is unique event where even Mahants and saints of Mahamandaleshwar rank serve their followers. Kumbh is the biggest festival for Sadhus. Pilot Baba also arrived with hordes followers. Foreigner devotees stayiong with various Akharas and camps of saints and seers also had the holy dip.