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Maha Kumbh Mela 2025:The entire fair area has been declared a no-vehicle zone, while barricades are being installed along the banks to manage the crowd effectively
The fee for transporting an individual into the Mela area is approximately Rs 100. This service can be accessed in Sector-2 of the Mela Ground. (Local18)
Maha Kumbh Mela 2025: Devotees from all parts of the country and beyond are arriving in Prayagraj to participate in the sacred dip at the Maha Kumbh. After 144 years, the Maha Kumbh is taking place on the holy banks of the Sangam. Preparations have been ramped up for the important holy dip on January 29, which will be held on Mauni Amavasya.
Since January 25, the Maha Kumbh Mela area has been designated as a ‘no-vehicle zone’. Attendees must leave their vehicles in the parking area located outside the fairgrounds. The distance from this parking area to the Sangam shore is quite significant, necessitating a lengthy walk for visitors. With this in mind, special arrangements have been set up within the Mela grounds.
Carts to the Rescue
Handcarts serve as a helpful means of transport for devotees within the Maha Kumbh Mela area. The fee for transporting an individual into the Mela area is approximately Rs 100. This service can be accessed in Sector-2 of the Mela Ground.
Speaking to Local18, a handcart operator named Shiv Pujan said: “We transport the devotees from here to the Sangam. The fare for each devotee is Rs 100, and we also assist with their luggage.”
Just as one requires assistance to reach the summit of Vaishno Devi, the handcart operators have become a vital support system in Prayagraj. Visitors say the carts have significantly eased the journey of crossing the 2km stretch.
The facility is also contributing significantly to the income of handcart operators who earlier had to contend with unemployment in view of the Maha Kumbh. A cart owner can make around Rs 2,000 each day now.
Mauni Amavasya Preparations
A sea of devotees has started converging in Prayagraj to take a holy dip in the Triveni Sangam on the occasion of Mauni Amavasya on January 29. With the weekend rush and the approach of the auspicious day, the city is witnessing a surge of pilgrims from all corners.
Railway stations, bus stops, and highways are brimming with pilgrims, all eager to reach the Sangam area for the sacred ritual of a holy dip. On Friday and Saturday, more than 1.25 crore devotees bathed in the Sangam, and the crowd is expected to swell significantly with an estimated 10 crore devotees anticipated to take the dip on Mauni Amavasya, officials said.
Special arrangements have made across all sectors and zones to facilitate the movement of devotees. No special protocol will be applicable during the ‘Amrit Snan’ to prioritise public convenience, officials said.
All parking areas have been activated and equipped with basic facilities for the devotees. As per the traffic plan, vehicles will first be directed to the nearest parking zones, followed by alternative parking areas, a statement said.
More than 2,000 new signages have been installed to guide the devotees in the right direction to ensure hassle-free navigation.
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Prayagraj, India