Maha Kumbh Start in Haridwar

Maha Kumbh Mela began in Haridwar on Thursday morning on the auspicious occasion of ''Makar Sakranti''.

Despite severe cold and fog, over 25 lakh people are expected to gather at Har-ki-Pouri for a holy dip.
Officials claimed that around eight lakh people have already reached Haridwar.
The Deputy Fair Officer of the Maha Kumbh Mela, Harvinder Singh said the people of different religions are here to witness the Maha Kumbh.