Mahakumbh Nagar, Feb. 8 -- The sacred confluence of the Ganga, Yamuna and the invisible Saraswati at Sangam continues to witness an overwhelming surge of devotees during the Maha Kumbh. Saints, kalpvasis, devotees and householders filled with deep faith and devotion have taken the holy dip in massive numbers. As of Friday morning, the total count of pilgrims bathing in the holy waters of Sangam has surpassed 40 crore.
On February 10, President Droupadi Murmu is also scheduled to visit Prayagraj to participate in the sacred ritual at Triveni Sangam.
The official spokesman of the government claimed that by 10 am on February 7, an additional 42.07 lakh devotees had taken a dip in the holy waters, further increasing the total number. With 19 ...