Around 2 crore devotees have taken a holy dip in the Sangam till 6 pm this evening on the occasion of Magh Purnima in Mahakumbh at Prayagraj today. It holds great relevance as it is considered auspicious to bathe in the Sangam of Ganga, Yamuna, and Saraswati during Magh Purnima. It also marked the end of the special ritual of performing Kalpavas, with the grand festival hosting more than 10 lakh Kalpavasis this year. Our correspondent reports that so far around 48 crore 25 lakh devotees have taken the holy bath to date.

Saints, devotees, Kalpvasis, and pilgrims from all walks of life today took the holy dip on Magh Purnima. Flower petals were showered on saints and devotees at Triveni Sangam. In this trend. Senior BJP leader and MP Jagdambika Pal also visited Mahakumbh and said the happiness here cannot be expressed in words, it can only be experienced after coming here.

Former India Test cricket team captain Anil Kumble and film actor Sunil Shetty also took a holy dip. During the occasion, Mr. Shetty said such arrangements cannot be made anywhere else. He added that coming here and taking a dip is the most important moment of his life. Among the international dignitaries attending the event, former Norwegian Minister for Climate and Environment Erik Solheim visited the Mahakumbh and said that it is not just the largest spiritual event in the world but also the biggest human congregation in history.

Other devotees also shared their experiences with Akashvani News and said that they took the holy dip without any major hurdle.

On Magh Purnima, separate pathways were used for entry and exit to safeguard the flow of devotees to avoid chaos. The security of the Mela area was monitored through drones, helicopters, and CCTV cameras.