How long does the Veni Daan ceremony typically take in Prayagraj?

The entire Veni Daan ceremony at Triveni Sangam typically takes 2 to 3 hours. This includes the boat ride to the Sangam confluence point, the Sankalp (sacred vow), the actual hair offering (Kesh Daan) where a small portion of the wife’s braid is cut and offered to the holy waters, the puja vidhi performed by the pandit, and a concluding holy dip in the Sangam. The Skanda Purana states that donating hair at Prayag’s Sangam earns the merit of donating a hundred cows, making this one of the most sacred acts a married woman can perform for her family’s well-being.