Prayagraj witnesses devotes takes holy dip(snan) in Triveni Sangam on Paush Purnima

Prayagraj on January 25 witnessed huge crowds of people who gathered near the banks of Triveni Sangam on the occasion of Paush Purnima in the Magh Mela.

Tradition of Holy Dip

According to Sanatan traditions, it is considered auspicious to take a dip in the holy waters of Sangam where three rivers merge. January 25 is Paush Purnima, and hence, devotees have gathered to take the holy dip on the occasion of Purnima. The next auspicious day will be on 9 February, which will be Mauni Amavasya. There are a total of 6 days on which it is considered Subh (auspicious) to take a dip in the holy rivers starting from January 14, Makar Sankranti. This is the second day. The third will be on 9 February. The fourth will be on the festival of Basant Panchami on 14 February, the fifth on 24 February Magh Purnima, and the last on 8th March Mahashivratri.

Security Arrangements for Paush Purnima

Authorities were aware of the Mela and the number of devotees who could turn up for the Holy bath, so they made prior arrangements for security. Ranging from trained divers to safety nets to the usage of CCTV and arrangements of drones have been made. Police personnel, NDRF teams, and an increased number of women police personnel have been deployed to maintain decorum and avoid any mishaps.

DIG Rajeev Narain Mishra said, "For security, deep water barricading and nets have been installed. Trained divers, personnel of the Jal police and flood companies, SDRF, and NDRF are all present at the location. The whole area is being monitored using CCTVs, and we will make use of drones if and when required. Seeing the number of female devotees, a large number of female police have been deployed. As check teams, bomb disposal squads, dog squads, RAF teams, ATS commandos, and police horses are all present."

Magh Mela- Preparation in Advance

The DIG gave the information that until now, 2 lakh devotees have taken baths at different ghats in the Triveni Sangam."

Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath earlier announced that this time Magh Mela would be special as it would be extended to 800 hectares. He said, "I have inspected the entire system along with my fellow ministers. This time, Magh Mela will be something special. For the first time, the work of expanding the Magh Mela to an area of 800 hectares has been done. Six sectors have been created."

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