Over 42.90 lakh pilgrims, saints take holy dip in Sangam on Basant Panchami

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Over 42.90 lakh pilgrims, saints take holy dip in Sangam on Basant Panchami

For Wednesday’s snan (dip), heavy security arrangements were made at different ghats and entry and exit points by the mela police. A detailed and meticulous traffic diversion for smooth movement of pilgrims was also in place. The diversions came into effect from 5am on Tuesday and would remain in force till the night of February 17.