Thirunavaya, Jan. 31 -- The Mahamagha Mahotsavam, which is described as the Kumbh Mela of Kerala, being held on the banks of Bharathapuzha (Nila river) at Thirunavaya in Malappuram, has been drawing lakhs of devotees since it began on January 18.
Organizers say more than three-and-a-half lakh people are participating in the Kumbh Mela every day. Rajesh Verma of the Mohanji Foundation, which is coordinating the event, said more people are expected to attend as the event enters its final phase.
Varma said besides Kerala, devotees from Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, and north India are also coming to participate in the religious event. Special stops have been assigned for trains at stations nearby like Kuttipuram and Tirur, he said.
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