Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has congratulated saints, dharmacharyas and pilgrims who have come to Prayagraj to take a holy dip during Shahi Snan, saying that the Uttar Pradesh government is committed to providing them the best of facilities during the 55-day Kumbh Mela.
In a written statement issued here on Monday, the Chief Minister said that directives had been issued to all government departments to be alert and perform their duties with dedication during the Kumbh.
The Kumbh Mela begins with the first Shahi Snan on Tuesday when over 1.5 crore people and are expected to take a holy dip in the Sangam.
The Shahi Snan will start at 5 am and will continue till evening.
The Shahi Snan, one of the most important events of Kumbh, will witness Naga sadhus of different sects marching in a big procession towards the river and taking a holy dip at the auspicious time amidst chants of hymns and shlokas. Some of these sadhus will come riding horses and chariots.The Kumbh Mela is a big religious event and the government will maintain that religious fervour during its entire period, the Chief Minister said. Over 15 crore pilgrims from India and abroad are expected during this festival which will start on January 15 and continue for the next 55 days till March 10. The Chief Minister said that the sadhus had started swarming the area and the administration would ensure that they take out their processions during Kumbh and reach their destination without any hindrance.