PM Modi takes holy dip in Sangam, washes feet of sanitation workers in Prayagraj | In pics

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday offered prayers at the Sangam -- the holy confluence of the sacred Ganga, Yamuna and the mythical Sarawasti rivers -- in Prayagraj. (Photo: Reuters)

At the Kumbh, the prime minister participated in the Swachh Kumbh Swachh Aabhaar event, organised by Ministry of Drinking Water and Sanitation. (Photo: Reuters)

PM Modi distributed the Swachh Kumbh Swachh Aabhaar awards to 'safaai karmacharis' (sanitation employees), 'swachhaagrahis', police personnel and 'naaviks' (boatmen). He also washed the feet (a mark of respect according to Indian tradition) of the swachhaagrahis. (Photo: Twitter)

PM Modi also interacted with sanitation workers, who have ensured cleanliness during the ongoing Kumbh Mela, describing them as "real karm yogis" whose contributions are being lauded all over. (Photo: PTI)

Amid the chanting of hymns, PM Modi also did a brief 'Sankalp' for which he later offered some 'dakshina' to the priests. PM Modi later performed the 'aarti' and interacted with the priests who conducted the puja. (Photo: Reuters)