Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi took holy dips in sacred river waters in the northern city of Prayagraj on Wednesday as he joined millions of people at the Maha Kumbh Mela, a week after dozens died in a stampede at the event.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi was among the lakhs of people who took a dip at the Sangam today (February 5) at the Maha Kumbh Mela in UP’s Prayagraj. Dressed in a saffron sweatshirt and black sweatpants,

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday took a holy dip at the Triveni Sangam and said he felt “blessed to be at the Maha Kumbh” where he was Follow the Daily Excelsior channel on WhatsApp “filled with a spirit of devotion”.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to visit the Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh on Wednesday. He will take a holy dip and offer prayers to Maa Ganga at the Sangam at around 11 am, a statement issued by the Prime Minister's Office said.

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Security personnel stood in the water nearby while thousands of people crowded the banks to watch the Indian prime minister perform the rituals.