Prayagraj, Feb. 5 -- Indian badminton player and Olympic medalist Saina Nehwal reached Prayagraj to take part in the ongoing Maha Kumbh and will be taking a holy dip at the Triveni Sangam.

Nehwal spoke to ANI as she prepared to take a dip. She has come to Prayagraj along with her father and hailed the UP government for their arrangements and organisation of the Maha Kumbh.

Speaking to ANI, she said, "We have come to Triveni Sangam and it looks like a big festival. It is my good fortune that I am here and I cannot wait to see what kind of atmosphere there will be. It is good to see people enjoying it here and how people have so much faith in god."

"Hats off to the UP government, they have worked so hard, setting up these wonderful tents...