Gandhinagar, Jan. 27 -- Under the guidance of Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, an AC Volvo bus service has been launched from Gujarat to Prayagraj, allowing devotees from Gujarat to travel and take a holy dip at the Prayagraj Maha Kumbh along with their family members, according to a press release from the Gujarat Chief Minister's office.

To mark the commencement of the 'Chalo, Kumbh Chale' pilgrimage, CM Bhupendra Patel flagged off the first bus to Prayagraj from the Gandhinagar Circuit House with a saffron flag.

As per the rituals and tradition of Indian culture and with the chanting of mantras, CM Patel and Minister of State for Transport Shri Harsh Sanghavi warmly welcomed all devotees travelling to Prayagraj on the first Volvo bus a...