Kumbh 2019: 2 crore people take holy dip in Prayagraj as world’s largest religious fest begins

Nearly 2 crore devotees leaders took a holy dip at the Sangam in Prayagraj on Makar Sankranti, which marks the beginning of the festival. Makar Sankranti is one of the sacred bathing days of the 50-day Kumbh Mela. Sadhus of 13 akharas (seven Shaiva, three Vaishnava, two Udasina, and one Sikh) who have traditionally participated in the Kumbh Mela, the largest congregation in the world, were the first to take the holy bath known as 'Shahi Snan'.

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Raghwendra Shukla
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