Maha Kumbh 2025: 10 crore devotees will take a dip of faith!
The first Amrit Snan on makar sankranti was successfully completed in the ongoing maha Kumbh in Prayagraj. On this day 3.5 crore people took a dip of faith, after which the administration is now busy preparing for the bath of Mauni Amavasya. The UP government has estimated the arrival of 10 crore devotees for the Amrit Snan of Mauni Amavasya in the maha Kumbh on january 29. After which preparations are being made.
The bath of Mauni Amavasya has special significance in the maha Kumbh. It is also called Maghi Amavasya. In such a situation, a record ten crore devotees are expected to come to the Sangam city. In view of such a huge number of devotees, extensive preparations are being made by the fair administration. Work is being done to efficiently manage the traffic plan and the crowd. The fair administration has been divided into various sectors and instructions have been given to control the devotees.
UP government gave instructions regarding Mauni Amavasya
Although it is considered holy to take a dip in holy water on all the days starting from makar sankranti, yet there are some specific auspicious bathing dates, which are known as 'Amrit Snan'. Amrit Snan is the most important ritual in Kumbh. The first Amrit Snan was completed on makar sankranti, after which Mauni Amavasya is coming on 29 January. Which will be the second Amrit Snan of Mahakumbh. Apart from this, the bath of Basant Panchami on 3 february, Maghi purnima on 12 february and maha shivratri on 26 february is important.
All the Additional district Magistrates, Additional Superintendents of Police, Circle Officers, Sub-Divisional Magistrates and Sector Magistrates have been instructed by the UP government to monitor to maintain order in their respective jurisdictions. A 12 km long ghat has been prepared for the devotees to bathe. Evacuation teams will be deployed to prevent crowding at the ghats.
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