Bollywood superstars Akshay Kumar and Katrina Kaif took a holy dip in Sangam at the Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj on Monday.
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Lauding the management of the event, Kumar said he had also visited Maha Kumbh Mela in 2019 and there has been a massive improvement in the arrangements this time around.
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“It was an incredible experience. The management this time is outstanding, and I sincerely thank Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath. In 2019, there were some challenges, but this year, everything is remarkably well-organised,” he said.
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“The arrangements for the Maha Kumbh are very good and I would like to thank with folded hands all the police personnel and the workers who have taken so much care of everyone,” the 57-year-old actor added.
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During her visit, Kaif met Swami Chidanand Saraswati, president of Parmarth Niketan Ashram, and Sadhvi Bhagwati Saraswati where she was presented with a Lord Shiva idol and a Rudraksha plant.
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The actress expressed her gratitude and excitement about being part of the sacred event.
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“I am very fortunate that I could come here this time. I am really happy and grateful. I met Swami Chidanand Saraswati and took his blessings. I am just starting my experience here. I like the energy, beauty, and significance of everything. I am looking forward to spending the whole day here,” she said.
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On February 13, Katrina’s husband and actor Vicky Kaushal visited Maha Kumbh, ahead of release of his film ‘Chhaava’.
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Actress Sonali Bendre also arrived in Prayagraj with her family to be part of Maha Kumbh and took a holy dip at Sangam.
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She described her experience as deeply “fulfilling” and added that she felt immense peace and positive energy in the sacred atmosphere of Maha Kumbh.
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Maha Kumbh Mela began on January 13 and will conclude on February 26. Many celebrities have attended the event including Vicky Kaushal, Sonali Bendre, Vijay Deverakonda and others.