Maha Kumbh Mela 2025, the world's largest religious gathering kicked off in Uttar Pradesh's Prayagraj on Monday (January 13). Maha Kumbh Mela will conclude on February 26. It is expected that 45 crore people will attend the Maha Kumbh and will take holy dip at 'Triveni Sangam', the confluence of rivers Ganga, Yamuna and the 'mythical' Saraswati. The crowds were seen gathering on Monday for the 'Shahi Snan' on the auspicious Paush Purnima.
What's Special About Maha Kumbh Mela 2025?
Maha Kumbh Mela is held once every 12 years. This in itself underlines its importance. But the Maha Kumbh Mela this time is being held at a particular, auspicious celestial alignment in the sky which occurs once every 144 years
This time, several new experiences have been created for the devotees. This include Maa Saraswati Temple, Bada Hanuman Mandir, Maharishi Vyas Corridor, and Nishadraj and Lord Ram temple.
What government is doing to manage crowd
In Prayagraj this time, 4000 hectares of land near the Triveni Sangam has been converted into a temporary city. About 1,50,000 tents have been erected for the visiters, Three thousand kitchens are up and running to take care of food preparation of the devotees.
Devotees at the Triveni Sangam during Maha Kumbh Mela 2025 | X (@myogiadityanath)
One lakh forty-five thousand restrooms have been built, as have been 99 parking lots.
Authorities are installing 450000 new electricity connections as the Maha Kumbh Mela is expected to use up power used by 1,00,000 urban apartments consume in a month.
The railways are running 98 special trains. These trains will make 3300 trips. These trains are in addition to the regular trains that travel to and from Prayagraj.
Reuters quoted Uttar Pradesh police chief who said that about 40,000 police personnel along with cybercrime experts have set up surveillance system using artificial intelligence (AI).
