<p>Prayagraj: More than 12 lakh devotees took a dip at the Sangam -- the confluence of three holy rivers -- on the occasion of Makar Sankranti on Monday, officials said.</p><p>The one-and-a-half-month-long 'Magh Mela' also began with Makar Sankranti celebrations.</p>.<p>Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath extended greetings to people on Makar Sankranti, and said extensive arrangements have been made across the state for the celebrations.</p>.Nearly one crore pilgrims take holy dip at Gangasagar on Makar Sankranti.<p>Magh Mela officer Dayanand Prasad said around 12.50 lakh devotees took a dip in the Ganga river by 12 noon.</p>.<p>Rajendra Mishra, a priest, said devotees had started coming to the Sangam since late last night.</p>.<p>Sangam is the confluence of three rivers - the Ganga, Yamuna and mythical Saraswati.</p>.<p>A district administration official said two teams of the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) were deployed to prevent any untoward incident at the venue.</p>.<p>Eight ghats and six pontoon bridges have been built for the pilgrims.</p>.<p>The official said 18,000 street-lights have been installed in the fair ground.</p>.<p>Two make-shift hospitals, 14 police stations, 41 police chowkis and 14 fire stations have been established for the fair.</p>.<p>In Gorakhpur, the chief minister offered sacred 'khichdi' to Mahayogi Gorakhnath at the Gorakhnath Temple at 4 am on the occasion of Makar Sankranti.</p>.<p>Talking to reporters later, he said adequate arrangements have been made and the government is making all efforts to ensure that there is no inconvenience to devotees throughout the state.</p>.<p>Several lakh devotees thronged the Gorakhnath Temple to offer 'khichdi' to Mahayogi Gorakhnath, an incarnation of Lord Shiva.</p>.<p>The administration and temple management have made elaborate arrangements for the devotees.</p>.<p>Makar Sankranti is considered an auspicious date for various holy and significant events.</p>.<p>The chief minister said that people, by taking a dip in rivers and ponds, are strengthening their faith in Bharat's ancient tradition.</p>
<p>Prayagraj: More than 12 lakh devotees took a dip at the Sangam -- the confluence of three holy rivers -- on the occasion of Makar Sankranti on Monday, officials said.</p><p>The one-and-a-half-month-long 'Magh Mela' also began with Makar Sankranti celebrations.</p>.<p>Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath extended greetings to people on Makar Sankranti, and said extensive arrangements have been made across the state for the celebrations.</p>.Nearly one crore pilgrims take holy dip at Gangasagar on Makar Sankranti.<p>Magh Mela officer Dayanand Prasad said around 12.50 lakh devotees took a dip in the Ganga river by 12 noon.</p>.<p>Rajendra Mishra, a priest, said devotees had started coming to the Sangam since late last night.</p>.<p>Sangam is the confluence of three rivers - the Ganga, Yamuna and mythical Saraswati.</p>.<p>A district administration official said two teams of the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) were deployed to prevent any untoward incident at the venue.</p>.<p>Eight ghats and six pontoon bridges have been built for the pilgrims.</p>.<p>The official said 18,000 street-lights have been installed in the fair ground.</p>.<p>Two make-shift hospitals, 14 police stations, 41 police chowkis and 14 fire stations have been established for the fair.</p>.<p>In Gorakhpur, the chief minister offered sacred 'khichdi' to Mahayogi Gorakhnath at the Gorakhnath Temple at 4 am on the occasion of Makar Sankranti.</p>.<p>Talking to reporters later, he said adequate arrangements have been made and the government is making all efforts to ensure that there is no inconvenience to devotees throughout the state.</p>.<p>Several lakh devotees thronged the Gorakhnath Temple to offer 'khichdi' to Mahayogi Gorakhnath, an incarnation of Lord Shiva.</p>.<p>The administration and temple management have made elaborate arrangements for the devotees.</p>.<p>Makar Sankranti is considered an auspicious date for various holy and significant events.</p>.<p>The chief minister said that people, by taking a dip in rivers and ponds, are strengthening their faith in Bharat's ancient tradition.</p>