Mahakumbh: Lakhs of devotees participate in third ‘Shahi Snan’ at Haridwar

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Published on April 14, 2021 - Duration: 02:23s

Mahakumbh: Lakhs of devotees participate in third ‘Shahi Snan’ at Haridwar

Amid rising Covid cases, lakhs of devotees gathered at Haridwar for Mahakumbh.

Devotees took a holy dip at Har Ki Pauri ghat on the occasion of third 'Shahi Snan’.

IG Kumbh Mela Sanjay Gunjyal said that 6 lakh people arrived for ‘Baisakhi Snan’ this year.

He added that the crowd was less compared to previous years.

Har Ki Pauri ghat was then cleared for Sadhus of Niranjani Akhara.

Clad in saffron Sadhus of Niranjani Akhara participated in third 'shahi snan' at Har ki Pauri ghat.

The duration of the congregation has been curtailed to one month due to Covid-19 pandemic.

Uttarakhand reported 1,925 new Covid cases in the last 24 hours, informed health department.

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