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UP: Over 1.5 cr take holy dip in Sangam during Maka Kumbh

UP: Over 1.5 cr take holy dip in Sangam during Maka Kumbh

Prayagraj, Feb 16 (UNI) A staggering number of around 1.5 crore devotees took a holy dip in the Triveni Sangam on Sunday with the wish of salvation during the ongoing Maha Kumbh here.
The sequence of bathing and meditation continued uninterrupted even late at night in the Sangam area.
More than 1.25 crore devotees took a holy dip at the Triveni of Ganga, Yamuna and Saraswati on Saturday as well.

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