Prayagraj, Feb. 3 -- On the auspicious occasion of Basant Panchami, the manifestation festival of the Goddess of Knowledge, Maa Saraswati, crores of devotees took a holy dip at the confluence of the Ganga, Yamuna, and the invisible Saraswati in Maha Kumbh Prayagraj on Monday.
The event took place under golden sunshine, creating a spiritually uplifting atmosphere.
To ensure a smooth and secure bathing experience for devotees, saints, mahatmas and Kalpvasis, an extensive police and security arrangement was put in place across the Maha Kumbh fair area.
Security personnel from various forces, including civil police, traffic police, mounted police, women police, fire brigade, PAC, STF, ATS, NSG commandos, paramilitary forces, and bomb dispo...