Coronavirus shadow on Kumbh, Markaz & Haj pilgrimage: All you should know
At least 30 sadhus have tested positive for the coronavirus disease and one has died during the ongoing Kumbh Mela in Uttarakhand's Haridwar. Listen to the podcast for more
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Devotees gather to offer prayers during the third Shahi Snan of the Kumbh Mela 2021, at Har ki Pauri Ghat in Haridwar (Photo: PTI)
The ongoing Kumbh Mela in Haridwar has been shortened this year to just one month from April 1 to 30 due to Covid. In normal circumstances, the event which comes once in 12 years, is held for nearly four months from mid-January to April.
And this time too, the Kumbh Mela is in news, but not only for the right reasons!
At least 30 sadhus have tested positive for the coronavirus disease and one has died during the ongoing Kumbh Mela in Uttarakhand's Haridwar. Listen to the podcast for more
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First Published: Apr 16 2021 | 4:42 PM IST
