The grand and spiritually significant Prayagraj Mahakumbh 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 three crore devotees had taken a holy dip in the sacred waters of the Sangam. CM Yogi has been closely monitoring the event from Gorakhpur, ensuring every aspect of the arrangements is meticulously managed.
On his instructions, Principal Secretary (Home) Sanjay Prasad and Director General of Police Prashant Kumar, along with the 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 Mahakumbh.
To manage the massive gathering, a 24- hour control room has been set up to ensure constant surveillance and timely responses. CM Yogi has been personally receiving real-time updates, emphasizing a divine, grand, and digital Mahakumbh. This year’s event, compared to previous Kumbh festivals, has been meticulously designed to be cleaner, safer, and better organized.
Principal Secretary (Home) Sanjay Prasad highlighted the effective crowd management strategies. 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.