Thousands throng Haridwar for Makar Sankranti holy bath
The administration has made elaborate arrangements, including heavy deployment of police and paramilitary staff, to ensure pilgrims' security and necessary facilities.
According to the Hindu almanac, the Makar Sankranti spreads to two days this year giving an opportunity to pilgrims to take holy bath on January 14 and 15.
The administration expects a crowd of more than one million coming from all walks of life.
The bath during the Kumbh is taken with a belief that their sins.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has wished the nation on the occasion of Makar Sankranti. "On Makar Sankranti, I extend my heartfelt greetings to people across the nation," the Prime Minister tweeted.
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