Kumbh 2019: Around 75 lakh devotees to take dip in Sangam today

Hundreds and thousands of pilgrims took holy dip at the Sangam -- the confluence of the Ganga, Yamuna and mythical Saraswati rivers here in Uttar Pradesh -- on the occasion of 'Paush Poornima' on Monday, officials said.
After the 'Makar Sankranti', which kicked off the mega Kumbh Melaon January 15, this is the second big 'royal bathing' (Shahi Snan) date for the devotees.
Since day break thousands of devotees, including women and even children walked several kilometres of the 'sprawling Kumbhnagar' to make their way to the river and take the holy dip.