More than 500 million people have taken a "holy dip" in sacred river waters in north India over the last four weeks as part of the Hindu Maha Kumbh festival, authorities said on Friday, greater than the population of most countries.

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and his wife Amruta Fadnavis took a holy dip at Sangam -- the confluence of the Ganga, Yamuna and the mythical Saraswati rivers -- here and performed Ganga

Over 50 crore devotees have taken a holy dip at the Triveni Sangam during the ongoing Maha Kumbh till Friday evening, which is more than the combined population of the US and Russia, the government said.

More than 10 million devout Hindus seeking absolution from their sins took a dip in holy waters in northern India during a span of four hours on Wednesday, authorities said, as they braced for millions more to swarm the site of the Kumbh Mela.

BJP National Vice President and Mahbubnagar MP D.K. Aruna participated in the Maha Kumbh Mela at Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh and took a holy dip at the Triveni Sangam along with her family members.

A viral video shows a man taking his dog, Zorawar, for the holy dip at Triveni Sangam, despite initial plans to leave him at home.

Officials expect visitor count at Kumbh Mela to exceed 550-600 million, with 12 days left in the six-week event.

The 50 crore footfall marks the largest congregation in human history for any religious, cultural, or social event, claims UP government.

Over 50 crore devotees have participated in the Maha Kumbh Mela at the Triveni Sangam, marking the largest congregation in human history. Despite a deadly stampede, the event has drawn countless pilgrims.

Bollywood actor Vivek Oberoi recently marked a significant spiritual moment by taking a dip in the holy waters of the Maha Kumbh.

Over 110 million individuals have taken a holy dip in the sacred waters of Prayagraj within the first 14 days alone