Uttar Pradesh authorities have issued new bathing and transportation rules for the Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj to manage the influx of devotees.
In response to the increasing number of devotees attending the current Mahakumbh Mela in Prayagraj, new bathing and transportation rules were imposed.(PTI)
The Uttar Pradesh authorities have issued new bathing and transportation regulations in response to the growing number of devotees attending the current Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj reported by news agency ANI.
The latest instructions said that devotees coming from various locations will have specific spaces for bathing:
- The Sangam and the surrounding ghats are places for pilgrims travelling from the Parade Mela region to cool down.
- The Jhunsi bathing ghats will be used by those coming from the Jhunsi fair region.
- In the Arali area, devotees from the Arali side will have their own ghats.
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- A “No Vehicle” zone has been established across the Maha Kumbh region to control the high volume of foot traffic. All other guests must park in designated areas, and only cars approved by Mela Police are permitted. Emergency medical services, food delivery trucks, and logistics vehicles are an exception reported by Mid-Day.
- Authorities have asked devotees to follow the laws thoroughly to promote easy transit and guarantee a safe pilgrimage experience.
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Northern Railways offers to run special trains
- The Northern Railways said it will offer special Vande Bharat trains for devotees on February 15, 16, and 17.
The railways will operate Vande Bharat Special train No. 02252/02251 between New Delhi and Varanasi (via Prayagraj) on February 15, 16, and 17 for the convenience of pilgrims planning to attend the Maha Kumbh Mela.
The Vande Bharat Special Train 02252 is scheduled to leave New Delhi at 5:30 and arrive in Varanasi at 14:20, via Prayagraj at 12:00.