Juna Akhada ends participation in Kumbh Mela over Covid-19 concerns
The Juna Akhada on Saturday said it has decided to end its participation in the ongoing Haridwar Kumbh Mela due to the prevailing Covid-19 situation in the country.
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UPDATED: April 17, 2021 20:00 IST
A devotte taking a dip in the Ganga during the third Shahi Snan of the Kumbh Mela at Har Ki Pauri ghat in Haridwar. (Photo: PTI)
Citing concerns about the prevailing Covid-19 situation in the country, the Juna Akhada on Saturday announced its decision to end its participation in the ongoing Haridwar Kumbh Mela.
Juna Akhada Mahamandaleshwar Swami Avadheshanand Giri in a tweet said the well-being of people is their first priority, and seeing the rising number of Covid-19 cases, the Juna Akhada has decided to end its participation in the Haridwar Kumbh Mela.