India, Jan. 27 -- Having experienced the Mahakumbh for the first time and taking a holy dip, Olympian, six-time boxing world champion and former member of Rajya Sabha, Mangte Mary Kom is taking back a lot of positivity and a memorable experience.

Speaking to HT City, she says, "So many people come here and take a dip to wash the negative to become positive - that's peoples' belief. Being a Christian, I have not seen so much about the religion and culture. I have heard about it but never experienced it in my life. So, I came here to be a part of everything, experience the environment and took a dip in the cold water."

She adds, "I am also a believer as Hindus and other people visiting the Mahakumbh are. I am lucky to be a part of it. The...