Prayagraj, Jan. 30 -- As devotees and tourists continue to gather in Prayagraj for the Maha Kumbh Mela, several visitors from across the world on Thursday expressed their gratitude for the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to be part of the grand celebrations.

Elena from Kazakhstan told ANI, "We have come to the Kumbh Mela because it was our dream and we are so thankful for India. I'm thankful for Mahadev that he gave me this chance to be here today. It's very nice for me".

Yelena from Moscow, Russia told ANI that she enjoyed attending the Maha Kumbh Mela with her friends and described Prayagraj as a "beautiful place."

Another tourist said, "We are here in this very beautiful place as a group and have a wonderful feeling. We are very grat...