Prayagraj Closed 29 January: A flood of faith has swelled in Mahakumbh 2025 on Mauni Amavasya. People are traveling on foot for 15-20 kilometers to take a bath in the holy Sangam, but their enthusiasm and devotion is not decreasing. Due to the huge crowd gathered in the Sangam area, the hustle and bustle in the city is at its peak.
Prayagraj Closed: Schools Closed for 29, 30 and 31 January
Immense crowd of devotees in Sangam
So far more than 17 crore people have taken a holy dip of faith in Mahakumbh 2025. This day of Mauni Amavasya is proving to be the Mahasnan of this Kumbh. There is a long traffic jam of up to 15 kilometers in Prayagraj for Sangam bath. The fair area has been completely converted into a no vehicle zone, so that the devotees can easily complete their religious journey.
Schools, colleges and High Court closed
In view of the crowd and traffic, the administration has decided to keep schools from class 1 to 12 closed in Prayagraj district till January 30. Apart from this, Allahabad High Court has also been closed till January 30. The aim of administrative decisions is to maintain smooth system during the Kumbh Mela.
Prayagraj becomes the most populated area in the world
According to reports, due to this special bathing festival of Mauni Amavasya, the fair area of Prayagraj has become the most populated district in the world. The devotees who arrived in lakhs have made the land of Sangam historic.
Arrangements and system in the fair area
Parking and traffic management: Parking zones have been created at different places to avoid traffic jams around the fair.
Health services: Medical camps, first aid centers and help desks have been set up in the fair area.
Security arrangements: Police, Home Guard, and NDRF teams are deployed in the fair area so that there is no lack of security due to heavy crowd.
A glimpse of faith
This Mahasnan of Maha Kumbh is a unique example of Indian culture and religious faith. Lakhs of devotees have come to take a dip in the Sangam, leaving aside their duties and troubles. Their enthusiasm shows that religion and faith are an integral part of the life of every person in India.
Schools closed on 28, 29, and 30 January in UP; District Magistrate’s order