On the third day of the Magh Mela in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, devotees have been arriving at the Sangam ghats since early morning to take a holy dip in the Ganga, Yamuna, and Saraswati rivers. The 44-day-long Magh Mela commenced on January 3 at the Sangam with the auspicious bath on Paush Purnima. Devotees from various places, including Hyderabad, expressed their spiritual fervor and praised the arrangements made by the administration.
A devotee from Hyderabad mentioned visiting the Mahakumbh previously and now coming for a holy dip during the Magh Mela. After the sacred bath, they plan to visit the Kashi Vishwanath temple and then head to Ayodhya for darshan at the Ram Mandir before returning to Hyderabad. Another devotee highlighted the unique spiritual ambiance of the event and appreciated the arrangements made by the administration, emphasizing the charm of the Magh Mela.
Praising the crowd management and logistical planning, a third devotee commended the government’s efficient handling of the crowd and traffic arrangements. Elaborate security measures have been implemented across the Mela area to ensure the safety and convenience of pilgrims. The administration has meticulously prepared the Mela area, spanning nearly 800 hectares and divided into seven sectors, with parking facilities available at 42 designated locations to accommodate the large number of vehicles.
Security is ensured with 17 police stations, 42 police outposts, and 400 CCTV cameras monitoring activities in the entire Mela area. Prayagraj District Magistrate Manish Verma mentioned the constant vigilance maintained by officials for the smooth conduct of the event. To facilitate transportation, around 3,800 buses of the Uttar Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation have been deployed. The Magh Mela will witness six major bathing occasions and culminate with the holy bath on Mahashivratri.
