Prayagraj, Jan. 29 -- The ongoing Mahakumbh Mela here has witnessed an extraordinary surge in devotees, with over 4.24 million pilgrims taking holy dip at the confluence of the Ganga, Yamuna, and Saraswati rivers, as of 12 noon on Wednesday, as per the Uttar Pradesh government.

Meanwhile, after a brief halt due to the stampede-like situation, saints continue to arrive, though in smaller processions, at the Triveni Sangam for the second Amrit Snan on the occasion of Mauni Amavasya.

On the second 'Amrit Snan' at Triveni Sangam during Mahakumbh, a sadhu said, "Everyone should take a holy dip in the river Ganga on this pious occasion. Some unfortunate incidents happened but everyone should remain healthy."

After taking Amrit Snan on Mauni ...