Maha Kumbh 2025: Government Offices given holiday as crowd swells in Prayagraj for 'Basant Panchami Amrit Snan'
With over 5 crore devotees expected to gather for the 'Amrit Snan', the state government has put extra precautionary measures in place, ensuring that the sequence of spiritual sects (akharas) for the holy dip is carefully managed.
)
As Prayagraj sees crowds of devotees swell on the third 'Amrit Snan' of the Maha Kumbh, government offices in the city have been given a holiday to help manage the large crowd for the occasion of Basant Panchami.
The District Magistrate of Prayagraj has declared a holiday in government offices.
"It is hereby informed that on the occasion of the main bathing festival of Basant Panchami, on February 3, due to the large crowd of devotees and bathers and traffic restrictions, a local holiday has been declared for government offices in Prayagraj district to maintain peace and law and order," the order said.
With over 5 crore devotees expected to gather for the 'Amrit Snan', the state government has put extra precautionary measures in place, ensuring that the sequence of spiritual sects (akharas) for the holy dip is carefully managed.
The Sangam, the site of last week's deadly crowd crush that resulted in the death of 30 people and injuries to over 60, is taking a more organised approach this time to prevent overcrowding and any potential accidents.
At the break of dawn, several seers from various akharas gathered for the ritual, marking the beginning of the third 'Amrit Snan' of the Mela. By 4 am, reports indicated that 16.58 lakh devotees had already participated in the holy dip, with the Uttar Pradesh government anticipating a total of 5 crore devotees for Monday alone.
Authorities have been closely monitoring crowd movements, and special attention has been given to the ghats and pathways to ensure the safety of those gathered.
Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath was on high alert from the early hours of the morning, monitoring updates from the war room since 3 AM, ensuring the smooth conduct of the Basant Panchami Amrit Snan at Mahakumbh 2025.
His primary focus was on the safety and well-being of the sants and devotees participating in the sacred ritual, as well as ensuring that all necessary arrangements were in place for a smooth and organised event.
Get Latest Business News, Stock Market Updates and Videos; Check your tax outgo through Income Tax Calculator and save money through our Personal Finance coverage. Check Business Breaking News Live on Zee Business Twitter and Facebook. Subscribe on YouTube.
RECOMMENDED STORIES

Power of Compounding: How long it will take to build Rs 8 crore corpus with Rs 7,000, Rs 11,000 and Rs 16,000 monthly investments

Retirement Planning: How one-time investment of Rs 10,00,000 can create Rs 3,00,00,000 retirement corpus

Senior Citizen FD Rates: Which bank offers you highest return on Rs 1 lakh deposit in 1-, 3-, and 5-year schemes? Check calculations

Monthly Salary Calculations: Is your basic salary Rs 24,500, Rs 53,000, or Rs 81,100? Know how much total salary central government employees may get

EPS Pension Calculation: Estimate your monthly pension with Rs 35,000 salary, 25 years of service & age 33
12:14 PM IST