Uttar Pradesh's CM marks Makar Sankranti, as millions prepare for the Maha Kumbh Mela holy dip.
Uttar Pradesh's Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath wished everyone on Makar Sankranti, a Hindu festival marking the Sun's transition to the Northern Hemisphere. Celebrated on January 14, the festival sees devotees offering prayers to the Sun god, engaging in kite flying, and preparing traditional sweets. The state government has scheduled the 'Amrit Snan' ritual for 13 Akharas during the Maha Kumbh Mela, with nearly 1.75 crore devotees taking a holy dip at Triveni Sangam.
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