Prayagraj: Huge crowd gathered in Maha Kumbh, 4.64 crore devotees took holy dip before Mauni Amavasya

A huge crowd gathered in Prayagraj Maha Kumbh-Photo Channel24india.com

After Makar Sankranti, the maximum number of people, 4.64 crore, took bath in Prayagraj Maha Kumbh on Tuesday. It is being claimed that by 12 o’clock on Tuesday night, this figure will cross 5 crore.

After Makar Sankranti, the maximum number of people took bath in Sangam on Tuesday January 28 , 2024 in Prayagraj Maha Kumbh. According to the information, till the evening of 28 January, about 4.64 crore people took bath…

So far, more than 15 crore people have taken a dip in Maha Kumbh

Before the second Amrit Snan, a huge crowd of people is gathering in Maha Kumbh. So far, the number of people taking a dip in Maha Kumbh 2025 has crossed 15 crores. In the last 17 days, more than 15 crore people have taken a dip in Maha Kumbh.

3.5 crore people took a dip on Makar Sankranti

On the day of Makar Sankranti, 3.5 crore devotees, revered saints and Kalpvasis took Amrit Snan. At the same time, 8 to 10 crore people are expected to arrive on the upcoming Mauni Amavasya. In Maha Kumbh 2025, full care is being taken of the convenience of the devotees and the police is keeping an eye on every inch.

Police duty hours extended

Police duty hours have been extended on Mauni Amavasya. Also, all bridges have been closed. Hundreds of people are arriving to bathe on the banks of the ghats. At the same time, devotees are spending the night under the open sky as the passenger rest house in the fair premises is full.

Mahakumbh Mela area declared no-vehicle zone in view of the crowd

The fair area is spread over several hectares. The fair area has been declared a no-vehicle zone for the next few days. The Prayagraj administration has appealed to the local residents to avoid using four-wheelers and use only two-wheelers to carry senior citizens to Sangam.

District Magistrate Ravindra Kumar Mandar said, “Local residents are requested to use two-wheelers or walk on foot to facilitate the movement of pilgrims coming from all over the world.”

Flower petals from helicopter.

According to the state government, 3.5 crore devotees, saints and Kalpvasis took part in the Amrit Snan on Makar Sankranti (January 14) alone. More than 45 lakh devotees took the holy bath till 8 am on Tuesday January 28, 2025 . The state government said it has also planned to shower flower petals from helicopters at 6.45 am on Wednesday January 29, 2025 to make the auspicious occasion of “Mauni Amavasya” more monumental.


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