Devotees from all corners of the country are flocking to the grand festival. Trains to Prayagraj are packed to the brim, buses are full, and private vehicles are plentiful. The situation is such that severe traffic congestion is affecting not just Prayagraj but the surrounding districts as well. Long vehicle queues extend even to the borders of other states. Police have to make appeals for people to avoid traveling to the grand festival at this time, but who can stand against faith and devotion?
Amidst this, some individuals have raised questions about the arrangements, while others face no issues at all. They say it is worth the effort to walk for a holy dip in the grand festival. Walking is essential.
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According to some devotees, the trains are extremely crowded, there's a lot of walking to be done, traffic congestion issues exist, and transportation is hard to find. Yet, other devotees express no regrets. Their faith in Mother Ganga assures them of protection, proclaiming, 'Let any fear crumble, all is smooth and well.'
The sanctified dip is worth the efforts. They further mention that facilities are available; one just needs to seek them out.
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One devotee captured on camera stated that when four people are together at home, differences arise; here, millions have gathered, so varied opinions are inevitable. However, arrangements are commendable. The immense crowds require some adjustment. While there's jam outside on the roads, the fairgrounds remain orderly.
It is noteworthy that three major bathing festivals of the grand festival have concluded. Yet, devotees keep arriving at the confluence with unwavering faith. The railway and bus stations at Prayagraj, including Varanasi and Ayodhya, remain packed with people.
Travelers are arriving in masses from multiple districts to the grand festival in Prayagraj, leading to significant traffic jams in the neighboring districts. Last evening, long queues of vehicles were observed on the highway due to a diversion at the Kokhraj Bypass in Kaushambi, causing considerable inconvenience for travelers. Similar situations are seen on the highways of Rae Bareli, Bhadohi, Kanpur, Fatehpur, Jaunpur, Mirzapur, and districts alike. Heavy crowds are also visible at the borders of Delhi, MP, and Bihar.
