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Devotees take sacred dip during India's Magh Mela

Millions take sacred dip during India's Magh Mela bathing festival

Updated: 27/02/2021

They bathe at Sangam, the sacred confluence of the rivers, on certain days considered to be auspicious in the belief they will be cleansed of all sins.

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