Prayagraj:
In the midst of increased safety measures, more than two crore devoted took a dip in the Sangam until 6 pm on Wednesday on the occasion of Maghi Purnima during the current Maha Kumbh Mela here.
According to an official statement, special regulations have been made for the holy bath that started at the beginning of Wednesday. Minister -President Yogi Adityanath has been monitoring the event since 4 hours in the war room in his official residence in Lunkknow, according to the statement.
With the 'Snan' on Maghi Purnima, another favorable day before Holy Bath, the monthly 'Kalpavas' will end and about 10 Lakh 'Kalpavasis' will start to leave the Maha Kumbh. The administration has asked them to follow traffic rules and only use authorized parking spaces.
While Lakhs are on their way to the Sangam area, the government said in the statement that at 6 pm more than two crore people had taken the ritual dip at the Triveni Sangam and other Ghats.
In general, more than 47 crore people have taken a dip in the Sangam since the start of the Maha Kumbh, said it.
Petals were also overloaded on devoted from helicopter.
Cricket legend Anil Kumble took a holy dip in the Triveni Sangam together with his wife Chaitna Ramtirtha.
After arriving in Prayagraj on Tuesday, Kumble chose to perform the bath ritual on Maghi Purnima, a day on which no VIP protocols are observed. He joined the devoted as a normal pilgrim and took a boat to the confluence with his wife for the ritual.
Director -General of Police Prashant Kumar, main secretary (home) Sanjay Prasad and civil servants of CM Secretariat are also present in the war Room, according to the statement.
Maha Kumbh Mela Dig Vaibhav Krishna said: “Our regulations are reasonably good and the implementation of the police is there in all places. The crowd moves comfortably. Our SOPs are followed.” Maha Kumbh SSP Rajesh DWIVEDI said that the movement of devoted people went smoothly and that security staff caused all (crowds) pressure points.
“We also made extensive arrangements during the previous 'Snan' on Basant Panchami. Our schemes have been expanded further this time,” he said.
Speaking of security schemes for the holy 'snan', the SSP said: “More commitment has been made at all pressure points. In addition, we inform people to guarantee a smooth movement.” The UP government also launched 'Operation Chaturbhuj' at the Maha Kumbh to guarantee the safety of the pilgrims.
According to the statement, the initiative has strengthened security with advanced surveillance by the Integrated Command and Control Center (ICCC), which followed the event with 2,750 high-tech cameras, drones and an anti-drone system for around the clock.
Mahakumbh Nagar SSP Rajesh Dwivedi said that air surveillance and strict anti-drone measures were taken to guarantee safety.
In the meantime, Adityanath greeted everyone at the Holy Bathing Festival.
“Much greetings to all respected saints, religious leaders, kalpavasis and devoted who came for the holy bath in the Holy Triveni in Maha Kumbh-2025, Prayagraj. May everyone's life be filled with happiness, prosperity and happiness by the grace of grace Lord Shri Hari.
According to officials, the fair area was declared a 'no vehicle zone' on Tuesday, while the entire city became a no-vehicle zone from 5 pm, with an exemption for emergency and essential services.
To prevent traffic chaos, designated parking spaces are marked for public and private vehicles.
Prayagraj ADG Bhanu Bhaskar said that special police services have been deployed in all places where people are challenging.
The special traffic plan remains in force to complete the ritual to ensure a safe evacuation of devoted from the fair area in an emergency, the officials said.
Bhaskar said that real -time data is collected from Tolpleinen and officials of neighboring districts, so that the number of vehicles that come and the routes can be checked and regulated.
Pilgrims said that the regulations at the Maha Kumbh were good.
Srinivas, who came from Andhra Pradesh to take a dip, said: “It feels good. The government has made good arrangements. Many thanks to Yogi Adityanath and PM Narendra Modi.” Another devoted, Gayatri, said: “I am very happy to be here at this favorable occasion. The government has created a good atmosphere here. As Hindu this is the first time I really felt like an Indian. Their religiosity and unit has been promoted.
The Maha Kumbh ends on 26 February with the last 'Amrit Snan' on the occasion of Mahashivratri.
A rush during the Manui Amavasya 'Amirt Snan' On January 29, according to the Up government, 30 people were killed and 60 injured.
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