Pilgrims and devotees should have the holy dip at places authorized for this by Mela administration. In view of heavy rush during Simhastha, Mela administration has appealed to devotees to be cautious during Kshipra holy dip and Mandir's Darshan.
The administration has urged devotees to use ghats near their places of stays in the city or Mela area for the holy dip and worship rituals. They should move slowly and cautiously to avoid slipping at ghats.
They should be alert about safety of their belongings while taking the holy dip. Responsibility to guard belongings should be entrusted to an accompanying person. Any unknown person should not be trusted.
They have also been urged to immediately inform police control room, Mela administration, office of nearest zone or sector magistrate if they notice any suspicious object.
Devotees have been advised to follow traffic rules in the city and Mela area. They should follow advices announced through central public address system to avoid inconvenience and throw waste only in dustbins.
Mela administration has urged devotees not to wash clothes on river banks and not to use soap during the holy dip. Never throw used worship materials in the river. Devotees should not promote beggary in Mela area.
Besides, devotees have been urged to board a boat in accordance with its capacity. High Court and the State Government have banned use of polythene bags in Mela area and devotees should avoid their use in the interest of health and environment.
They should not pay attention to hearsays and rumours. Vehicles should be parked at parking places only.