The spiritually significant Prayagraj Maha Kumbh 2025 continues to witness an overwhelming turnout of devotees, with the Paush Purnima and Makar Sankranti bathing festivals concluding smoothly under the guidance of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the leadership of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath.
On Monday, the Paush Purnima bath concluded peacefully, while on Tuesday, during the Amrit Snan of Makar Sankranti, nearly two crore devotees had taken a holy dip in the sacred waters of the Sangam by noon.
On Tuesday, during the first Amrit Snan of Maha Kumbh 2025 on Makar Sankranti, the Yogi government organised a grand flower shower from helicopters, draping crores of devotees at the Sangam bank in rose petals. Flowers were showered on all the ghats and akharas, adding to the sanctity of the occasion. The sight of rose petals raining down overwhelmed the devotees, who responded with chants of ‘Jai Shri Ram’ and ‘Har Har Mahadev’.
The Horticulture Department had been meticulously preparing for the flower showers at the Maha Kumbh Mela for weeks. Special arrangements were made to procure and store rose petals to ensure an uninterrupted shower during the bathing festivals. On Monday also, during the first bathing festival, Paush Purnima snan, rose petals were showered on the devotees.
Chief Minister Yogi closely monitored the event from Gorakhpur, ensuring every aspect of the arrangements was meticulously managed.
On his instructions, Principal Secretary (Home) Sanjay Prasad and Director General of Police Prashant Kumar, along with other senior officials, are maintaining a constant vigil over the arrangements at the fair.
The authorities have been actively engaging with devotees, saints and Kalpvasis, ensuring smooth operations and addressing concerns with efficiency. Devotees have widely praised the administration and police for their promptness, effective crowd management, and the well-coordinated arrangements during the Maha Kumbh.
The world’s largest spiritual congregation began under the direction of Prime Minister Modi and the leadership of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath. On January 13 alone, over 1.62 crore devotees participated in the Paush Purnima snan at the Sangam. The first Amrit Snan on Makar Sankranti saw nearly two crore devotees, including saints, kalpvasis and pilgrims from across India and abroad, take the holy dip in the sacred confluence of Ganga, Yamuna and Saraswati.
To manage the massive gathering, a 24- hour control room has been set up to ensure constant surveillance and timely responses snd Chief Minister Yogi has been personally receiving real-time updates.
Spanning across a vast 1,000 acres, the Maha Kumbh city has been divided into 25 sectors, each equipped with comprehensive facilities such as accommodation, food, electricity, water, sanitation and security for saints, kalpvasis and devotees. Special teams have been deployed for disaster management to ensure a smooth experience for all.
The entire fairground has been digitally mapped with surveillance cameras, Google location support and cashless transaction options via UPI integration. More than 60,000 police personnel have been deployed. Advanced monitoring systems, including thermal imaging at night and real-time visuals from drones and CCTV cameras during the day, have ensured proper crowd control and safety.
DGP Prashant Kumar confirmed that special arrangements have also been made for devotees traveling from Prayagraj to other spiritual destinations such as Chitrakoot, Vindhyavasini Dham, Varanasi and Ayodhya. Coordination between administrative and police teams in these cities has been reinforced to ensure a seamless pilgrimage experience.
