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Millions of people have gathered at Sangam, the holy site where the Ganga, Yamuna, and Saraswati rivers meet, to take part in the Maha Kumbh. By 8 am today, 36 lakh (3.6 million) devotees had taken a holy dip in the waters, continuing the spiritual tradition that has attracted a flood of faith. So far, more than 53 crore (530 million) people have visited Sangam to bathe in the sacred waters, seeking blessings.
The Maha Kumbh is one of the largest religious gatherings in the world, and every year, millions of devotees come to the event to cleanse their sins and gain spiritual merit. The number of devotees visiting the site continues to increase every day.
Special Trains for Devotees
To help the large number of devotees, the Indian Railways has been running special trains. These trains are providing transportation for people traveling to and from the Maha Kumbh, ensuring they can attend the event and then return to their homes safely. As of February 16, a total of 238 special trains had been operated to accommodate the needs of the passengers.
Large Crowds at Kashi Vishwanath Temple
Apart from the holy dip at Sangam, many devotees also visited the famous Kashi Vishwanath Temple in Varanasi. As of Sunday night, more than 5.61 lakh (561,000) people had visited the temple to offer their prayers. On Saturday alone, more than 6.39 lakh (639,000) devotees visited the temple, showing the incredible faith of the people participating in the Kumbh Mela.
The Maha Kumbh is a time of intense devotion, with millions of people traveling from different parts of India to take part in this grand religious event. With special trains and arrangements, the event has been a success in making sure devotees can attend with ease.
