Prayagraj, Feb. 12 -- The Magh Purnima 'snan' taking place in the ongoing Mahakumbh mela in Prayagraj concluded successfully on Wednesday.

Urban Development Department Secretary Anuj Jha said that the conclusion of the 'snan' was a huge milestone in itself.

"The snan of Maghi Purnima has been concluded successfully. It is a huge milestone for us... Lakhs of Kalpavasis and crores of pilgrims have visited here in the last month... Urban Development was the nodal department... All the arrangements are being done efficiently..." Jha said speaking to ANI.

The total number of pilgrims visiting the Mela grounds has reached 38.83 million, while Kalpwasis staying in the area has crossed 10 million.

According to officials, the cumulative number...