Foreign devotees on Monday took third 'Amrit Snan' at the Triveni Sangam on Basant Panchami in Prayagraj, pilgrims from Slovenia to Ukraine and Germany expressed their gratitude, with many describing the moment as energising, blessed, and beyond words.
Former all-rounder Irfan Pathan took a subtle dig at the England team after India shattered the records at Wankhede to secure a resounding 150-run victory over the touring side.
"All the 13 Akhadas took holy dip at Triveni Sangam. We offered prayers to Ganga Maa, Lord Shiva. All the Nagas are very excited. This was our third Amrit Snan."
The lead singer of Coldplay band, Christ Martin, along with his girlfriend and actress Dakota Johnson, took a holy dip at the Triveni Sangam during the ongoing Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj on Saturday.
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leaders Priyanka Kakkar and Jasmine Shah alleged on Sunday that the party's van was attacked and vandalised by Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), and also alleged that the attack took place in the presence of Delhi police who did not give adequate protection to AAP.
According to ARY News, the alleged incident took place in Jhelum's Dhoke Korian, where neighbours had objected to the victim's video-making, which led to a confrontation within the family.
Veteran actress Jacqueline Bisset has sparked controversy with her remarks on the #MeToo movement, claiming she feels "unsympathetic" toward women who have come forward with harassment allegations.
Chugh also took a swipe at Congress leader Rahul Gandhi for his criticism of the budget, and said their party only believes in "cutting the pockets" of poor.
On the occasion of faith and devotion, more than 36.1 million devotees took a holy dip in the Triveni Sangam on Sunday, according to an official statement from the Uttar Pradesh Information Department.
Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Priyanka Chaturvedi took a dig at the BJP on Sunday, saying PM Modi's campaign in Delhi indicates the party's uncertainty about winning the assembly elections.