In pics: Devotees take holy dip in Ganga on Mauni Amavasya

Allahabad, Jan 31: On the pious occasion of "Mauni Amavasya snan" (the sacred bath) lakhs of devotees took a holy dip in the Ganges on Thursday.

Over 30 lakh devotees took the holy dip at the confluence of the Ganga, the Yamuna and the mythical Saraswati at "Triveni Sangam" in Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh.

The locals from nearby areas started thronging the Ganga ghats since early morning.

The devotees offered prayers to the Sun God and performed "yagna" and "daan".

The devotees offered prayers to the Sun God and performed "yagna" and "daan" (charity) with the chants of "har har gange".

All the temples were decked up with decorations to perform the evening "Ganga aarti".

Security was beefed up at the Ganga ghats to avoid ant untoward incident during the auspicious occasion.

Here are some pics of the 'Mauni Amavasya' in Allahabad:

Pics: Devotees take holy dip in Ganga on Mauni Amavasya

A sadhu takes holydip at Sangam on the occasion of Mauni Amavasya in Allahabad on Thursday.

In pics: Devotees take holy dip in Ganga on Mauni Amavasya

Devotees performing prayer after taking holydip at Sangam on the occasion of Mauni Amavasya in Allahabad on Thursday.

In pics: Devotees take holy dip in Ganga on Mauni Amavasya

A view of tents at Magh Mela on the eve of Mauni Amavasya in Allahabad on Wednesday.

In pics: Devotees take holy dip in Ganga on Mauni Amavasya

Hindu devotees arrive at Sangam on the eve of ‘Mauni Amavasya' bath during 'Magh Mela' in Allahabad on Wednesday.

In pics: Devotees take holy dip in Ganga on Mauni Amavasya

Pilgrims arrive for upcoming Mauni Amavasya bath during Magh Mela at Sangam in Allahabad on Tuesday.

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