After the stampede during Mauni Amavasya in which 30 pilgrins lost their lives at the Sangam, security has been tightened further in the Mela area for tomorrow's third and last Amrit Snan of the 13 Akharas on the occasion of Basant Panchami.
The Mauni Amavasya at the Mahakumbh, a grand festival of faith, witnessed more than eight crore devotees taking a holy dip in the Sangam.
On the occasion of Mauni Amavasya, the largest Amrit Snan festival of Mahakumbh, over eight crore devotees took a holy dip in the sacred Triveni.
In the backdrop of a stampede-like situation in which 15 pilgrims are feared to be dead and 30 injured near Sangam nose, a massive crowd of devotees gathered at Mahakumbh and took the holy dip in Sangam.
Ayodhya witnessed an overwhelming surge of devotees on the sacred occasion of Mauni Amavasya. In the early morning, worshippers observed silence as they took a holy dip in the Saryu River, later breaking into chants of 'Shri Ram' that echoed throughout Ayodhya Dham.
The second and the most important Amrit snan of the 13 akharas will commence at 5 am on Wednesday and will continue till evening .
The sacred Amrit Snan of Mauni Amavasya, the most significant festival of Mahakumbh and a cornerstone of the Sanatan faith, will take place on Wednesday (January 29).
The grand Mahakumbh festival at Prayagraj's Sangam has drawn over 13 crore devotees so far, with preparations in full swing for the Amrit Snan on Mauni Amavasya, January 29.
With Mauni Amavasya just days away, the Prayagraj Railway Division has announced extensive plans to operate over 150 special trains, accommodating the massive influx of devotees expected for the occasion. This initiative marks a record-setting milestone.
He instructed officials to coordinate with the railways to ensure timely operation of special Mahakumbh trains, emphasizing the need for continuous operation of both regular and special trains, with increased frequency to accommodate the large number of devotees.
