Lakhs of devotees arrive at Kumbh for holy dip on Mauni Amavasya

Lakhs of Hindu devotees on Monday assembled at the Kumbh Nagari to take a holy dip on the occasion of Mauni Amavasya. The devotees were seen flocking to the ghats on foot from early morning chanting hymns.

Mauni Amavasya is considered as the biggest of all the sacred bathing days in the 50-day long Mela. Officials have made arrangements for tight security to prevent any untoward incidents.