Simhastha Kumbh Mela begins in Ujjain - SEE PICS

Bhopal: The much-awaited Simhastha Kumbh Mela began in Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh, on Friday.

Kumbh Mela, the biggest religious congregation of Hindus, is expected to attract over five crore pilgrims, including seers, over the next few weeks.

See some of the early pictures from the holy city of Ujjain here:

Simhastha Kumbh Mela begins in Ujjain (Madhya Pradesh) #simhasthakumbh pic.twitter.com/ph2OTaTVCq

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Simhastha Kumbh Mela begins in Ujjain (Madhya Pradesh) #simhasthakumbh pic.twitter.com/O6B91HjSzX

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Simhastha Kumbh Mela begins in Ujjain (Madhya Pradesh), devotees take holy dip in Shipra River #simhasthakumbh pic.twitter.com/GGYiMsWWPq

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