Ujjain (MP), April 22: People in lakh, including a multitude of sadhus along with their disciples chanting ‘Jai Shri Ram’ took ‘shahi snan’ (royal bath) at Ramghat in Shipra river here this noon on the opening day of the month-long Simhastha-Kumbh mela on Friday.
The devotees drawn from different parts of the country and abroad are taking part in the Kumbh mela, one of the largest congregations of Hindus, which for the first time is witnessing the participation of the transgenders, who have put up an Akhara (temporary monastery) and announced to take a holy dip at the Gandharav Ghat of Shipra on May 9.
Congress General Secretary Digvijay Singh also took a bath at Gaughat on the opening day of the Simhastha.
At around 8.15 AM a stampede like situation was witnessed at Chhoti Pool area at the entrance of Ramghat when large number of seers in processions descended for the royal bath.
However, the situation was brought under control by the authorities swiftly.
