The massive influx of pilgrims heading towards Kashi and Ayodhya following the holy dip at the Mahakumbh is causing significant congestion. The cities of Prayagraj, Ayodhya, and Varanasi are bustling with activity as devotees throng the streets, eager to visit the Ram Temple in Ayodhya and the Kashi Vishwanath Temple in Varanasi. This influx is creating a carnival-like atmosphere, with the cities brimming over with the faithful.
According to government statistics, approximately 14.4 million people participate in the sacred bath at Mahakumbh daily. Dr. Sushma from Ranchi remarked, "After the divine experience at the confluence, my son and I plan to proceed to Kashi to seek Lord Shiva’s blessings, followed by a pilgrimage to Ayodhya."
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Similarly, a 74-year-old enthusiast, Ketari Devi from Ara, shared, "Witnessing such a grand event after 144 years is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. Despite the overwhelming crowds, we're hopeful of receiving blessings in Kashi."
Nishant Abhishek, visiting from Mumbai, said, "The chatter about the vast crowds in Prayagraj, Kashi, and Ayodhya didn’t deter us, for visiting these sacred places during Mahakumbh is a rare chance not to be missed. Ayodhya is definitely on our itinerary."
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Assistant Commissioner of Police (Traffic), Shailendra Singh, noted the significant number of devotees progressing towards Varanasi and Ayodhya after Mahakumbh. Additional Deputy Commissioner of Police (Traffic) Kuldeep Singh pointed out that the current crowd exceeds that of the 2019 Kumbh, leading to frequent traffic disruptions.
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Due to heavy congestion at the Prayagraj Railway Station, the North Railway's Lucknow Division has temporarily shut down passenger movement from February 9 afternoon until midnight on February 14. Despite this, special and regular trains continue to operate from eight other stations in the Mahakumbh area. By February 9, over 440 million devotees had taken the dip at Triveni Sangam, with more than 6.3 million bathing by 10 AM on February 10.
