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Kumbh Mela: Around 22 lakh devotees performed 'snan' in Haridwar

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Kumbh Mela: Around 22 lakh devotees performed 'snan' in Haridwar

Kumbh Mela: Around 22 lakh devotees performed 'snan' in Haridwar

Large numbers of devotees participated in the first 'Shahi Snan' of 'Kumbh Mela' in Uttarakhand's Haridwar on March 11.

While speaking to ANI, IG of Kumbh Mela, Sanjay K Gunjyal said, "Around 22 lakh devotees have performed 'snan' till now.

We are going to begin the process of emptying this ghat (Har Ki Pauri) as 'akharas' are getting ready for 'shahi snan'."


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