"kumbh-mela"

"Kumbh is at the bank of the River Ganga. Maa Ganga's blessings are there in the flow. So, there should be no corona," added the chief minister.

The 'Snans' are a part of the Kumbh Mela that is supposed to be held in Haridwar from April 1 to April 30.

The situation seems to be back to square one: ICUs are fast filling up, test positivity is climbing and migrant workers are returning to homes

The Uttarakhand government has also emphasised reducing the duration of Kumbh as they fear becoming a hot spot of the virus.

Mahant Hari Giri, general secretary of ABAP and chief patron of Juna Akhara, said that this decision has been taken in view of the present situation in terms of declining number of corona cases

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, preparations have been made for main baths to be held in March-April. Devotees can take royal bath during these 48 days, informed Uttarakhand Minister

The 2021 Maha Kumbh Mela will be held at Haridwar. The bathing dates for it have already been announced beginning January 14.