On Thursday morning, the fourth day of the 45-day Maha Kumbh, thousands of devotees took a holy dip in Triveni Sangam, the holy confluence of rivers Ganga, Yamuna and the mysterious Saraswati. More than 6 crore devotees participated in the world’s largest religious gathering; More than 3.5 crore devotees participated on the occasion of Makar Sankranti on 14 January.
Meanwhile, in view of the huge influx of pilgrims, the Prayagraj administration has set up an Aligarh-based computerized lost-found centre.
Sharing information about the centre, Additional Fair Officer Vivek Chaturvedi told ANI, “Al-based lost-and-found center has been set up. Arrangements for accommodation, clothes and food are made for the lost people there. There has not been a single case in which we have not been able to reunite children or missing people with their relatives. We have received a good response from the computerized lost and found centre. If there is any case in which we have not been able to reunite a person with his relatives. If yes, then the administration He transports them to their homes at his own expense.”
On Wednesday, a 21-member delegation from 10 countries reached Arail Tent City in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh. The delegation is scheduled to take a holy bath at Triveni Sangam. The delegation invited by the External Publicity and Public Diplomacy Division of the Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India, will take a holy dip in the Triveni Sangam on Thursday.
The travel group includes representatives from Fiji, Finland, Guyana, Malaysia, Mauritius, Singapore, South Africa, Sri Lanka, Trinidad and Tobago and the United Arab Emirates (UAE). This reflects the global interest in this spiritual event, which symbolizes the rich cultural and spiritual heritage of India.
During their visit, the delegation will participate in a heritage walk to see the rich cultural and historical heritage of Prayagraj. They will also get an aerial view of the Mahakumbh area during the helicopter ride. For their convenience, arrangements for dinner and rest have also been made in the tent city.
The statement said that the Mahakumbh organized under the leadership of Yogi government has attracted global attention this year. Their stay has been arranged in a tent city in Arail on the initiative of Uttar Pradesh State Tourism Development Corporation.
Mahakumbh, which started from January 13, will continue till February 26. The next major Snan dates include 29 January (Mauni Amavasya – 2nd Shahi Snan), 3 February (Basant Panchami – 3rd Shahi Snan), 12 February (Maghi Purnima) and 26 February (Mahashivratri).