Mahashivratri adds fervour to Mahakumbh on last day, pictures display devotees' enthusiasm
Mahashivratri adds fervour to Mahakumbh on last day, pictures display devotees' enthusiasm
The Mahakumbh Mela, which started on Paush Purnima on January 13, is set to conclude today. In the Maha Kumbh, 1.70 crore people took a dip on Paush Purnima, 3.50 crore on Makar Sankranti, 7.64 crore on Mauni Amavasya, 2.57 crore on Basant Panchami, 2.04 crore on Magh Purnima.
Mahakumbh which commenced on Paush Purnima on January 13 is set to conclude today on Mahashivratri. Despite heading towards its end, the Kumbh Mela drew rising number of devotees due to Mahashivratri.
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The world's largest gathering achieved a milestone with over 65 crore devotees taking a holy dip in Triveni Sangam since the commencement of Mela. Seemingly, the figure can only be breached by another Mahakumbh only.
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Devotees started to flock to the ghats on the eve of Mahashivratrion on February 25. By 'Brahma Muhurat,' lakhs took the holy bath. Aerial view by drones show sea of devotees at the sacred Triveni confluence.
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The first Amrit Snan of Paush Purnima began on January 13, followed by Snan on Makar Sankranti on January 14, Mauni Amavasya on January 29, Basant Panchami on February 3, Maghi Purnima on February 12, and the last snan on February 26, Maha Shivaratri.
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After taking a holy bath at the Triveni Sangam, devotees performed rituals at the ghats. Devotees were seen lighting diyas and offering prayers to God Shiva.
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Spread across 15,000 km, Mahakumbh Nagar has elaborate security arrangements with 37,000 policemen and 14,000 home guards deployed. 2,750 AI-based CCTVs, three water police stations, 18 water police control rooms and 50 watch towers have been installed for the safety of the devotees. The incorporation of QR at electric poles, and Khoya-Paaya centres helped join 28,000 lost people to their families in the last 45 days. The ATS, NDRF, SDRF and other specialised forces also gave their services to make Mahakumbh successful.
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As the sun arose on Mahashivratri, the the administration showered flower petals over the devotees at the holy Triveni Sangam similar to other Amrit Snans. Devotees lauded the administration for their excessive outreach in managing the huge influx.
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The Mahashivaratri- night dedicated to Lord Shiva, the protector falls on Wednesday this year. Generally, the Mahashivaratri falls on every 13th night or 14th day of lunar-solar month according to the Lunar Calendar. Every temple of Lord Shiva is flocked by pilgrims on the day of Shivaratri.
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The NGO workers and volunteers were seen facilitating devotees and helping them to reach Sangam Nose. The elaborate arrangements were made by the Mahakumbh Nagar and Prayagraj administration.
