In Haridwar, a large number of pilgrims are taking holy dip in river Ganga on the auspicious occasion of Vaishakh Adhikmas Poornima. This is the last main bath of the Mahakumbh. Elaborate security arrangements have been made in view of the stampede during last Shahee Snan on Mesh Sankranti <br/>The last festive bath of the century’s first Mahakumbh in Haridwar is going on smoothly. Pilgrims from across the country are taking holy dip in river Ganga . It is believed that during the kumbh who takes bath in Ganga at Haridwar, he becomes away from all sins and miseries. Meanwhile, the three months long Mahakumbh Mela is going to end today. The Central Government had released 550 crore Rs.for conducting the Mela.Where as Kumbh city is facing a health risk as heaps of garbage and polytheen are lying in the entire Mela area after leaving the camp of Sadhu- Sants.<br/>
News On AIR | April 28, 2010 2:42 PM
Last Snan of Mahakumbh today