Putin took a dip in icy water.
Vladimir Putin News: Preparations for the Ram Mandir Pran Pratistha Mahotsav have been going on in India for many days for the Ram Mandir Pran Pratistha Mahotsav on 22 January. On the other hand, Russian President Vladimir Putin took a dip in icy water on January 19. A video of this has also surfaced. A festival is also celebrated in Russia. Every year, during the celebration of this festival, a dip is taken in icy water. Epiphany festival is celebrated every year on 19 January in Russia. During this, Russian President Vladimir Putin has taken a dip in icy water. However, in Siberian areas, bathing spots were made wherever the temperature was below 22 degrees Celsius. But it is not clear where Putin has taken the plunge.
Although the place where Putin took the dip on Friday, January 19 has not been disclosed, the reason behind this is security related. Although at present it is a harsh winter in Russia and yet Putin has taken a dip in the water.
Putin followed tradition
The Moscow Times reports that when Peskov was asked about the President’s alleged involvement in the Epiphany dip, he confirmed it. The spokesperson said they took the dip to mark Epiphany as per the old tradition.
Video of Putin’s dip in the water on Friday, January 19 is not available. However, in 2018, the video of Putin taking the dip was broadcast on TV. He was seen approaching a hole in the ice on Lake Seliger in northwestern Russia. After this, he crossed himself through the hole and jumped into the icy water to take a dip.
This water is considered sacred
In observance of Orthodox tradition the water blessed by the priest during Epiphany week is considered holy. It is said that this water has many properties. Epiphany, celebrated on January 19 in Russia, marks the baptism of the Lord.
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