Devotees take dip as Kumbh Mela begins at Prayagraj, perform centuries-old rituals

The sacred baths began at break of dawn as the sun rose faintly over the horizon and went on through the day till the last rays set over the Sangam, the chants of "Har Har Gange" reaching a crescendo as lakhs of people took a dip to mark the beginning of the Kumbh Mela on Tuesday. Watch News Nation's special coverage to know more details about Kumbh Mela 2019.