The grand Mahakumbh in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, is in full swing. Huge crowds of believers are flocking to take the divine dip. For 17 consecutive days, throngs of people have been visiting the Sangam. The largest attendance in a single day was recorded on Makar Sankranti. Over 150 million devotees have taken the holy dip so far. However, this figure is expected to be surpassed tomorrow. Over 100 million are anticipated to visit on Mauni Amavasya (January 29). Here's the detailed schedule for the grand bathing tomorrow on Mauni Amavasya.
Complete Schedule for January 29
- The auspicious Brahma Muhurta for bathing will begin at 5 AM.- First, the Naga ascetics of Mahanirvani Akhara will take the dip.- Simultaneously, Shri Shambhu Panchayati Akhara will also perform the ritual.- At 5:50 AM, Niranjani Akhara and Anand Akhara will follow.- Juna Akhara's bathing time is set for 6:45 AM.- Awahan Akhara will bathe alongside Panch Agni Akhara.- Saints of Bairagi Akhara will bathe at 9:25 AM.- The sages of Digambar Ani Akhara will take the dip at 10:05 AM.- At 11:05 AM, the saints of Nirvani Akhara will bathe.- Finally, the three Udaseen traditions will perform their ritual bath.- At noon, the saints from Panchayati Akhara will take the Amrit bath.- The time for the Panchayati Akhara, Bara Udaseen, is scheduled for 1:05 PM.- Panchayati Nirmal Akhara will bathe at 2:25 PM.
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What About Security Arrangements?
- Additional forces will be deployed across the banks of the Sangam.- A vigilant watch will be maintained via CCTV camera screens.- A contingency plan will be activated in case of overcrowding.
Arrangements for Akharas
- The saints and their disciples from the Akharas will bathe right at the ghats.- Barricading on the Akhara pathways will be strengthened for the Amrit Bath.- Aerial floral showers will honor the saints during the main Amrit Bath festival.- Arrangements include 21 quintals of rose petals.
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For the Devotees?
- All facilities will be available at the bathing ghats.- Robust security measures will be in place.- Ample deployment of water police and divers will be ensured.
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Managing the Crowd
- Devotees will not be allowed to gather post-bathing.- Safe return of everyone will be guaranteed.- Adequate train and bus arrangements will be facilitated.
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Immense Excitement Among the Devotees
There is an overwhelming enthusiasm among devotees regarding the second Amrit bath (Mauni Amavasya) at the Mahakumbh. A massive crowd of devotees is gathered at the Pandit Deendayal Upadhyay Junction, eager to reach Prayagraj. RPF, GRP, along with other railway security agencies and officials, have taken charge of the situation.
