School closed in UP: To ensure smooth crowd management and prevent inconvenience, schools in key pilgrimage cities—Varanasi, Ayodhya, and Prayagraj—will remain closed during Mahakumbh 2025.
School Closures During Mahakumbh 2025
On January 29, during Mauni Amavasya, millions of devotees gathered at Sangam for the Amrit Snan. Due to the massive influx of pilgrims, authorities ordered school closures in Prayagraj, Ayodhya, and Varanasi.
Varanasi & Ayodhya School closed:
As per orders issued by District Magistrate Chandra Vijay Singh, all government and private schools up to Class 12 in Varanasi and Ayodhya Dham will remain closed until February 5, 2025.
Prayagraj School Closed:
Schools up to Class 8 will be closed until January 30, 2025.
Schools in urban areas will remain closed until February 3, 2025.
These holiday extensions are part of crowd control measures, ensuring safety and convenience for pilgrims attending Mahakumbh 2025. 🚸📚