On the auspicious occasion of Makar Sankranti, the Mahakumbh saw a remarkable confluence of faith and unity at the Sangam, where people from across the country and world gathered to take holy dip here on Tuesday.
The holy dip for Makar Sankranti will begin on Tuesday at 6.58 a.m. and continue until Wednesday morning.
The South Central Railway will operate 52 additional special trains between various destinations to clear extra rush during Sankranti festival season.
This occasion commemorates thanksgiving to 'Mother Nature' for bestowing health, wealth and happiness. On this day, the 'Surya Namaskar' is offered as a salutation to the Sun to exhibit one’s gratitude for each of its rays as it nurtures all living beings.
The director of the film, Anil Ravipudi, had to ask for special permission to shoot at the border and the only allowance they got was between 5 am to 10 am due to security reasons.
Mahesh Babu's 26th film Sarileru Neekevvaru is slated to hit screens on Sankranti 2020.
Vouching on the superstar's popularity, Madame Tussauds team has arranged for a contest on Mahesh's birthday which entails that the winner would get a chance to visit Singapore and see the wax statue of the actor.
Men, women and children went around the bonfires with prayers. The fire provided relief to the participants from the chilly weather. Many sang and danced around the fire.
