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.

PM Narendra Modi is set to take a holy dip in Prayagraj’s Triveni Sangam today during the ongoing Maha Kumbh mela. It is the sacred confluence point where the three sacred rivers: Ganga, Yamuna and mythical Saraswati meet.

Prime Minister Modi's holy dip in the Ganga during Delhi's assembly elections has sparked a controversy, with the Opposition alleging political motivations behind his action.