As Maha Kumbh, the world's largest religious gathering, draws near, Uttar Pradesh DGP Prashant Kumar on Saturday said that stringent security arrangements have been made in and around Prayagraj keeping Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath's instructions in view.
Atharva Raj, the nodal officer for the 'Namami Gange' program, has extended an invitation to the public and various organizations to participate in the event, aimed at promoting cleanliness and rejuvenation of the Ganga.
Mahamandaleshwar Avdhoot Baba alias 'Environment Baba' said that Sanatan Dharma teaches that everyone should plant 2 trees, one of which is needed during final rites and one Peepal tree for oxygen.
Supported by the Uttar Pradesh Public Relations Department, the Vande Mataram Folk Music group is reviving Purvanchal's rich Dhobiya dance art, while spreading the messages of Sanatan Dharma and unity.
Reacting to Azad's comments, Saraswati said, "At least Chandrashekhar accepted that taking a dip in the Ganga washes away our sins. Otherwise, his agents didn't even accept this. He doesn't consider his misdeeds as sinful..."
Judges, Lokayukta, Information Commissioners, and lawyers will actively engage with the public for 45 days, spreading awareness about justice and the Right to Information (RTI).
According to the Uttar Pradesh Information and Public Relation Department, "The event, organized by Divya Prem Seva Mission, Haridwar is part of a series of seven talks on contemporary issues being conducted during the Maha Kumbh."
The initiative, dubbed "impenetrable security Chakravyuh," aims to ensure the safety of millions of devotees expected to attend the event, said the police.
As the world's largest religious gathering, the Mahakumbh, draws near, DIG Vaibhav Krishna and Mahakumbh Mela Kshetra SSP Rajesh Dwivedi inspected the Kumbh Mela area here on Saturday.
Jagadguru Shankaracharya Swami Avimukteshwaranand Saraswati Maharaj on Saturday condemned Azad Samaj Party national president Chandrashekhar Azad remark on Mahakumbh, saying that if people are making an effort to remove their sins, then no one should have any problem with it.
As Prayagraj prepares to host the Mahakumbh, a massive gathering of devotees, tea vendors from Western Uttar Pradesh have descended upon the Sangam Ghat, braving the cold weather prevailing in the holy city.