Any type of fairs including religious ones pulls considerable crowds. When a massive fair like Simhastha Mahakumbh is held after an interval of 12 years, it is but natural that it would witness massive participation of people.
Devotees from all over the country are lauding the administration and the state government for excellent arrangements for Simhastha. large number of devotees is seen taking the holy dip in Kshipra and acquiring knowledge about religion and spiritualism daily. Spectators are mesmerized and enchanted to see saints, seers and devotees rushing in and take the holy dip amidst chanting of slogans. All arrangements are excellent. Hustle and bustle at ghats is worth seeing.
Devotees experience a surge of unique energy in their bodies after taking the holy dip in clean and pure water in Kshipra river where attractive fountains are also sprinkle water on them. This is reason that not only Indian devotees, but foreign tourists are also taking part in it. Home Guard's motorboats are constantly patrolling the river while police and paramilitary personnel are guarding the ghats.
Kshipra ghats are being continuously cleaned. Sanitary workers have been deployed at every necessary place. Dustbins have been placed at short distances. Fire tenders, ambulances and swimmers teams are ever ready to deal with any emergency.
Meanwhile, Minister in-charge of Ujjain district Bhupendra Singh went round Kal Bhairav zone in Simhastha Mela area consecutively for the second day on Saturday. He inspected facilities and arrangements for devotees. Singh directed to keep doors of the temple open till minimum 11 pm.
Earlier, they were closed at 10 pm. It is general belief among devotees that one must have Darshan of Kal Bhairav after Darshan of Mahakal.