Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi took holy dips in sacred river waters in the northern city of Prayagraj on Wednesday as he joined millions of people at the Maha Kumbh Mela, a week after dozens died in a stampede at the event.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi took holy dip at Maha Kumbh Mela Kshetra, in Prayagraj, accompanied by UP Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath.

PM Modi's visit to Prayagraj Mahakumbh shows his commitment to promote and preserve India's spiritual and cultural heritage, the Prime Minister has consistently taken proactive steps to enhance infrastructure and facilities at pilgrimage sites," the statement by the Prime Minister's Office (PMO).

The man appears in a silhouette after rising from the river. His dreadlocked hair is flicked backwards, sending a stream of water in a clockwise swirl. Others surround him, with some holding the saffron flag of Hinduism,

Prime minister Narendra Modi landed in Prayagraj on Wednesday morning to attend the Maha Kumbh fair. On reaching He took a boat ride to Triveni Sangam where is set to take a holy dip. The PM’s visit comes on Wednesday, when polling is underway for the Delhi Assembly elections.

King Wangchuck attended the Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj, which attracted millions of devotees. The King participated in a sacred aarti at Triveni Sangam

Modi took a ritual bath on a visit to the Maha Kumbh Mela, a week after a deadly crush at the world's largest gathering.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited the Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj, where he performed a holy dip at the Triveni Sangam alongside Uttar Pradesh's Chief Minister. He expressed a deep spiritual connection with the sacred waters.