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Watch: Thousands of devotees perform 'Ganga aarti' in Kumbh Mela

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Watch: Thousands of devotees perform 'Ganga aarti' in Kumbh Mela

Watch: Thousands of devotees perform 'Ganga aarti' in Kumbh Mela

Scores of devotees gathered at 'Har ki Pauri' for 'Ganga aarti' in Haridwar on April 14.

A large number of devotees offered prayers during the on-going 'Kumbh Mela'.

However, social distancing norms were flouted, with several of devotees seen without masks.

In last 48 hours, over 1,000 devotees have been tested COVID positive at 'Kumbh Mela'.


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