India's Hindu nationalist Prime Minister Narendra Modi made a ritual river dip on Wednesday at the world's largest religious festival, a week after a stampede killed at least 30 pilgrims. More than 380 million people have so far taken a dip in the rivers during the festival,

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has emphasized the profound significance of the Maha Kumbh. He noted that even in ancient times, when modern communication was absent, the Kumbh served as a pivotal platform for saints and scholars to convene,

Modi took a ritual bath on a visit to the Maha Kumbh Mela, a week after a deadly crush at the world's largest gathering.