Prayagraj, Feb. 3 -- The Uttar Pradesh government on Monday showered flower petals on saints and seers who gathered for the 'Amrit Snan' at the Triveni Sangam on the occasion of Basant Panchami.

Acharya Mahamandaleshwar Swami Avdheshanand Giri Maharaj of Juna Akhara praised the government for the arrangements at the Maha Kumbh.

"It is because of PM Modi and UP CM Yogi Adityanath that today's 'Amrit Snan' has been possible," he said.

"I am going for the 'Amrit Snan'. I will take a holy dip for the welfare of the public... We all are one," he added.

After taking the snan on Basant Panchami, Panchayati Akhada Shri Niranjani's Swami Bhavendra Giri said that he prayed for the welfare of the world.

"I extend best wishes to everyone on the ...