Kumbh Mela: Over 13 lakh ignore Covid concerns; take part in 3rd shahi snan at Haridwar
Kumbh mela 2021: As per the latest report on coronavirus cases in Uttarakhand, more than 1,200 people have tested positive for Covid-19 since April 10, including 18 seers. However, the RT-PCR reports of test done on Kumbh attendees on April 13 and April 14 is still pending
BusinessToday.In | April 15, 2021 | Updated 11:15 IST
Kumbh mela in haridwar: The shahi snans have triggered concerns over their role in possibly adding to rising coronavirus cases in the country
Throwing caution to the wind amid the alarming surge in coronavirus cases, lakhs of people gathered on the ghats in Haridwar to take a dip in the Ganga River on the third day of shahi snan (royal bath) of the Kumbh Mela on Wednesday.
The Snans are a part of the Kumbh Mela that is supposed to be held in Haridwar from April 1 to April 30 in order to limit the festival this year to 30 days due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
Kumbh Mela 2021: Haridwar all set for second Shahi Snan of Maha Kumbh today, Nepal king to participate
Nepal s last King Gyanendra Veer Vikram Singh on Sunday arrived in Uttarakhand s Haridwar to participate in the ongoing Kumbh festivities. Devotees attend morning prayer on the banks of Ganges river during Kumbh Mela. (Image: Reuters)
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Updated: Apr 12, 2021, 06:33 AM IST
Haridwar is all set for the second royal bath of Maha Kumbh, which will be held on Monday under the COVID-19 protocols amid the alarming situation of coronavirus cases in Uttarakhand.
Speaking to ANI, Inspector-general of Police, Haridwar Kumbh Mela, Sanjay Gunjyal said, this year the second and the third royal bath will be held with the interval of one day. The first bath was held on March 11 on the occasion of Mahashivratri, while the second will be held on April 12 and on April 14, the third royal bath will be taken by the 13 Akhadas, the IG said on Sunday.