Thursday, January 13, 2011

Maha Kumbh begins in Haridwar, ushers in Makar Sakranti

Devotees have gathered in large numbers for the Maha Kumbh Mela that began in Haridwar on Friday on the auspicious occasion of ''Makar Sakranti''.

Despite severe cold and fog, over 30 lakh people are expected to gather at Har-ki-Pouri for a holy dip.

Officials claimed that around eight lakh people have already reached Haridwar.

The Deputy Fair Officer of the Maha Kumbh Mela, said the people of different religions are here to witness the Maha Kumbh.

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