Sea Of Devotees Take Sacred Bath On Maghi Purnima At Maha Kumb — IN PICS

Over 73 lakh people took a dip at the Sangam till 6 am on Wednesday on the occasion of Maghi Purnima during the Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj.

Over 73 lakh people took a dip at the Sangam till 6 am on Wednesday on the occasion of Magh. Purnima during the Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj.

Amid elaborate arrangements, flower petals were showered on the devotees from helicopters, as they were taking their holy dip on Maghi Purnima. (Photo: PTI)

A devotee takes a holy dip during the Maha Kumbh Mela. The sacred bath began early Wednesday and Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has been monitoring the event from Lucknow. (Photo: PTI)

Devotees perform rituals before taking the dip. The footfall is expected to increase further as the mela progresses, with more auspicious bathing dates lined up in the coming days. (Photo: PTI)

With the Maghi Purnima bath, the month-long Kalpavas will also end and around 10 lakh ‘Kalpvasis’ will start leaving the Maha Kumbh. (Photo: PTI)

Devotees pray after taking a holy dip at the Sangam on the occasion of Maghi Purnima during the ongoing Maha Kumbh Mela. (Photo: PTI)

Devotees perform rituals while taking a holy dip at the Sangam on the occasion of 'Maghi Purnima' during the ongoing Maha Kumbh Mela. (Photo: PTI)