More than 31 lakh devotees took holy dip on Paush Purnima at Magh Mela: Adityanath

Prayagraj, Jan 10: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Saturday said that more than 31 lakh devotees took a holy dip in the sacred Triveni Sangam on Paush Purnima (full moon) at the Magh Mela, against the expected 10-15 lakh devotees.

After reviewing the preparations for the Magh Mela, Adityanath said, "The bathing rituals will continue on January 14-15 for Makar Sankranti, January 18 for Mauni Amavasya, January 23 for Basant Panchami, then Magh Purnima, and February 15 for Mahashivratri." All departments have made extensive preparations for the entire event. This year, the length of the ghats (riverbanks) has been increased for the Magh Mela. Special attention has also been paid to cleanliness, and measures have been taken to protect against the severe cold wave, he said.