The Peshwai of the Anand Akhada has arrived in Prayagraj on Monday as the nation prepares itself for the Mahakumbh Mela 2025, which is scheduled to begin on January 13.
"Some extremist Muslims want to disrupt the environment. The Kumbh has been organized for centuries before Islam was founded. When Islam did not exist before Kumbh, how could have Waqf existed before Kumbh...?" Singh said speaking to ANI.
Digambar Naga Baba from Rajasthan has been standing with his right hand raised up to protect the Sanatan Dharma also arrived in Prayagraj for the Mahakumbh Mela.
"To contribute towards environmental purification and preservation, we are dispatching 31,000 cloth bags and 16,000 steel plates. Proper rituals and puja archana were performed before sending off the vehicle with the tune of Ram Naam."
Preparations have been intensified in Prayagraj ahead of the Mahakumbh Mela 2025 as several measures have been taken on the ground to facilitate the devotees and visitors coming for the 'Shahi Snan'.
Speaking to ANI, Awasthi stated that the Chief Minister has estimated that the number of devotees visiting the Mahakumbh area would almost double what it was in 2019, adding that 25 crore people visited Prayagraj during Kumbh 2019.
The Maha Kumbh held once every 12 years, is scheduled to begin on January 13 in Prayagraj and conclude on February 26. The main bathing rituals, known as the Shahi Snan (royal baths), will take place on January 14 (Makar Sankranti), January 29 (Mauni Amavasya), and February 3 (Basant Pancha
The special arrangements for Maha Kumbh devotees, including a floating self-propelled jetty for VIP bathing experience away from the crowd at Sangam done this time to provide a seamless spiritual and comfortable experience.
Prof Ranadev Datta of IIT Kharagpur said the governm
The Maha Kumbh Mela Authority and the police department have established a high-tech computerized lost-and-found registration centre utilizing AI technology, which is commonly referred to as the 1920 Center.
Ahead of the Mahakumbh Mela, Prayagraj Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Rajesh Dwivedi said that full arrangements have been made for the devotees attending the Mela.