Kumbh begins, akhadas head for holy dip in Ganges

Kumbh Mela, the world's largest religious congregation began today at the historical and holy city of Allahabad which was recently rechristened as 'Prayagraj' .

Chalo Kumbh Chale' is the slogan and also the mantra for peace maybe for thousands of visitors who arrived here Monday for the Kumbh mela, the largest congregation in the world, and walked for miles as they made their way to the Sangam for a ritual dip in the waters.