"The arrangements done here are really good; all facilities are there... I went to several camps. I'm very happy. Yogi Adityanath and UP's arrangements are really good; I thank the administration," Ramnath Kovind told ANI.
Despite the chilly weather and fog conditions, a large congregation of devotees gathered at the Triveni Sangam in Prayagraj on Tuesday to take a dip in the ongoing Mahakumbh.
Mahakumbh commenced with great enthusiasm in Prayagraj. All preparations are now in place for the 'Amrit Snan', which will take place on Makar Sankranti, on January 14.
The preparations for the successful organisation of the Maha Kumbh 2025 are being carried out extensively, with the health department playing a significant role. The health department has made comprehensive arrangements to tackle potential health challenges, especially the HMPV virus.
As Prayagraj gear up to welcome thousands of devotees, seers and sages for the Maha Kumbh Mela, the local resorts have decided to focus on the eco-friendly aspects by opting Bamboo Cottages for accommodations.
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.
"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."
Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel on Saturday flagged off a 'water ambulance' from Gandhinagar for Mahakumbh. The city of Prayagraj will host Maha Kumbh 2025 from January 13 to February 26.
Priests performed the Ganga Aarti, a sacred ritual dedicated to the holy river Ganga. The aarti typically takes place at sunset, where a group of priests gathers at the riverbank to offer prayers and show reverence to the river.
With the Mahakumbh Mela 2025 fast approaching, the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has made significant preparations to ensure seamless communication for millions of devotees and visitors, with upgrades to telecom infrastructure across the city, fair area, and key public spaces in