Upon arrival in Priyagraj, Murmu, along with Yogi and  Patel rode a boat and fed birds.

Earlier in the day, Governor Patel and CM Yogi received the President on her arrival at Prayagraj airport.

“During her day-long visit to Prayagraj, the President will take holy dip and perform Pooja at Sangam, perform Pooja and Darshan at Akshayvat and Hanuman Mandir, and also visit the Digital Kumbh Anubhav Centre,” the Rashtrapati Bhavan said in a statement issued on Sunday.

According to a Uttar Pradesh government release, Murmu will also offer prayers at the Akshayavat and Bade Hanuman Temple, with Yogi Adityanath accompanying her. Sangam is the confluence of the Ganga, the Yamuna and the mystical Saraswati rivers. 

The country’s first President, Dr Rajendra Prasad, had also taken a holy dip during the Maha Kumbh.

Over 41 crore devotees have taken holy dip so far

According to the Uttar Pradesh Information Department, over 41 crore people have taken a holy dip so far. Pilgrims from around India and the world continue to arrive in large numbers to take a holy dip despite the three sacred Amrit Snan festivals, on Makar Sankranti, Mauni Amavasya and Basant Panchami, concluding.