With the last snan of Ardh Kumbh Mela, the curtains were drawn on the four- month-long religious event in the holy city on Friday. Over five lakh devotees took the holy dip in the Ganga on the final day. In the early morning hours, as many as 350 dev dolis participated in the holy dip at Har Ki Pauri with lakhs of pilgrims accompanying the palanquins.
The Har Ki Pauri and the streets of Moti Bazar looked saffron with decorated palanquins of deities coming one after the other. Speaking to The Pioneer, IG Ardh Kumbh Mela G S Martolia said, "Since the morning the rush of pilgrims had started. People from Garhwal and Kumaon came along with their local deities. Over 5,22,000 people have taken holy bath till 4 pm. The security arrangements were adequate at all the sensitive places."