Synopsis
Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath and BJP's JP Nadda took a holy dip at the Sangam during their visit to the Maha Kumbh. This religious gathering has attracted over 600 million devotees since its start.Key Takeaways
- Yogi Adityanath and JP Nadda participate in a sacred dip.
- The Maha Kumbh is a significant religious event occurring once every 144 years.
- Over 600 million devotees have attended the ongoing event.
- The final dip will occur on Maha Shivaratri on February 26.
- Traffic management efforts are in place to ensure convenience for attendees.
Maha Kumbh Nagar, Feb 22 (NationPress) - The Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh, Yogi Adityanath, made another visit to the Maha Kumbh on Saturday, joined by Union Minister and BJP National President J. P. Nadda. The two leaders participated in a sacred dip at the revered Sangam.
Prior to this, CM Adityanath extended a warm welcome to Minister Nadda upon his arrival at Maha Kumbh Nagar. Images and videos capturing the moment of their dip circulated widely on social media. Present at the event were UP Deputy CM Brajesh Pathak, Minister Swatantra Dev Singh, and other distinguished guests.
The ceremonial dip taken by these notable leaders at the Triveni Sangam attracted significant attention from the multitude of devotees in attendance.
In a prior post on the social media platform X, CM Adityanath expressed, "A heartfelt welcome and congratulations to BJP National President and Union Minister Jagat Prakash Nadda Ji on the sacred grounds of Prayag, the land blessed by great saints, sages, and ascetics."
The current Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj is a significant event occurring after a span of 144 years, representing one of the most extensive and vital religious gatherings in Hinduism.
During this momentous occasion, millions of devotees are immersing themselves in the Sangam, recognized as a symbol of spiritual advancement and redemption from sins. Since its commencement on January 13, the Maha Kumbh has attracted millions of attendees daily, with the total exceeding 600 million.
As per the administration of the Maha Kumbh Mela, the count of devotees who have participated in the sacred dip at Prayagraj has surpassed 600 million. By noon on Saturday, over 71.18 lakh devotees had already taken their bath in the holy Triveni. The final dip of the Maha Kumbh is scheduled for Maha Shivaratri on February 26.
Examining the total number of devotees who have bathed thus far, the peak participation occurred during Mauni Amavasya, where nearly 80 million took a dip. On Makar Sankranti, 35 million participated in the Amrit Snan. Additional notable numbers include over 20 million on February 1 and January 30, and 17 million on Paush Purnima. Furthermore, 25.7 million devotees bathed on Basant Panchami, with more than 20 million on Maghi Purnima.
According to Prayagraj's District Magistrate Ravindra Mandad, all officials and staff are actively overseeing preparations to ensure devotees' comfort. Feedback is being prioritized to enhance convenience for attendees. Ongoing efforts are made to optimize traffic management, with police implementing diversion plans during weekends, peak days, and public holidays. Officers have been briefed and remain vigilant in addressing any emerging issues.
