New Delhi, Feb. 18 -- Former Vice President Venkaiah Naidu, along with his family, took a holy dip at the ongoing Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj and offered prayers on Tuesday.

Further talking to media, Venkaiah Naidu lauded the Uttar Pradesh government for its efficient handling of the Maha Kumbh, citing both administrative efforts and public discipline in managing the massive gathering.

"...People are maintaining discipline on their own. I appreciate the good management by the Administration. This is a record gathering of its times. It is one of the biggest, largest confluences of the world. So, naturally, there will be so much rush because this Maha Kumbh, according to our mythology and scriptures, once in 144 years, such a great occasion c...