The Maha Kumbh 2025, held once every 12 years, concludes today as millions of devotees, including monks and pilgrims from various backgrounds, take the final holy dip at the Triveni Sangam and other ghats in Prayagraj on the occasion of Maha Shivratri.
This year’s Maha Kumbh, marked by a rare celestial alignment that occurs every 144 years, began on January 13 (Paush Purnima) and has drawn over 65 crore people. The event featured grand monk processions and three ‘Amrit Snans’.
By 6 am today, more than 41 lakh devotees had participated in the final ‘snan’ of Maha Kumbh 2025
According to Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, over 11.66 lakh devotees had already taken a bath in the Sangam till 2 am on Wednesday. Government data showed that this number rose to 25.64 lakh within the next two hours, and then almost doubled to 41.11 lakh devotees by 6 am. Adityanath, who is monitoring the ‘snan’ (bath) since 4 am with senior government officials at his Lucknow residence, congratulated the people visiting Maha Kumbh. “Hearty congratulations to all the revered saints, Kalpvasis and devotees who have come to take a holy dip in the Triveni Sangam today on the holy bathing festival of Mahashivratri dedicated to the worship of Lord Bholenath in Maha Kumbh-2025, Prayagraj…..Har Har Mahadev!.” he wrote on X.
Enhanced Crowd Control Measures in Varanasi for Maha Shivratri
Authorities in Varanasi are preparing for an unprecedented influx of devotees on Maha Shivratri, with a significant number of pilgrims expected to arrive from the Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj, approximately 130 km away.
To manage the anticipated crowd, the police have implemented a comprehensive traffic management plan to prevent prolonged congestion. Key measures include traffic diversions, vehicle entry restrictions within city limits, and barricades at crucial points. In certain areas, vehicular movement is completely prohibited.
At railway stations, designated holding areas have been established to guide passengers to their trains in an orderly manner. Police teams are stationed at both ends of these zones to ensure smooth crowd movement. Special waiting areas have also been arranged for travelers heading to Prayagraj, Bihar, Madhya Pradesh, and other destinations.
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(With inputs from PTI)
