The coronavirus has not stopped devout Hindus from making the Kumbh Mela pilgrimage
Haridwar:
Hindu pilgrims flocked to the Ganga river on Wednesday, shrugging off the risk of coronavirus a day before the start of the Kumbh Mela a religious festival that attracts millions each time it is held.
Despite India having the second most coronavirus infections in the world and more than 150,000 deaths the virus has not stopped devout Hindus from making the pilgrimage. The pandemic is a bit of a worry, but we are taking all precautions, said organiser Siddharth Chakrapani, who expected between 8,00,000 to 10 lakh people to attend on Thursday alone.