Several Akharas participated in the Maha Kumbh, including Niranjani Akhada, Ahwan Akhada, and Juna Akhada, the largest Akhada in the Sanyasi tradition.
Prayagraj District Magistrate Ravindra Kumar Mandar emphasised efforts to manage traffic and parking efficiently, ensuring a hassle-free experience for devotees.
Speaking to ANI after inspecting the station ahead of Maha Shivaratri on Tuesday, Vaishnaw emphasised that the passengers were happy with the arrangement.
On witnessing the cultural grandeur on an unparalleled scale, Shekhar told ANI, "...This place is the Sangam of soul, conscience, body...culture, karma, religion. We are fortunate to have this opportunity to come here and take a holy dip..."
"From time immemorial people have been celebrating the Shivratri festivity with great enthusiasm and fervour. Himachal Pradesh is known as the abode of Lord Shiva, the Shivratri Mahotsav celebrated at various places in the state have their own significance," Sukhu said.
Chief Akhilesh Yadav further added, "I think, in the fight between Delhi and Lucknow, they are abusing each other. If the Uttar Pradesh Pollution Board is saying that the water is clean and Delhi's Pollution Board says that the water is bad, it means 'Lucknow' was calling 'Delhi' "Suar."
The Indian Railways has undertaken special arrangements for Maha Shivaratri, planning to run more than 350 additional trains from Prayagraj to facilitate the return of pilgrims following the final Amrit Snan of Mahakumbh 2025 on February 26, said Indian Railway in a statement.
Reliance Industries Chairman Mukesh Ambani and Founder-Chairperson of Reliance Foundation Nita Ambani's daughter Isha Ambani visited Prayagraj to participate in the Maha Kumbh Mela and offered prayers at Triveni Sangam.
Speaking at the UP budget session, the CM said "They (Samajwadi Party) left no stone unturned to defame Prayagraj. You were spreading propaganda about Prayagraj... As someone has rightly said, 'Jiski jaisi drishti waisi uski srishti'... They were finding ways to defame Prayagraj. Some peo