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A floating police chowki (post) has been set up by the Uttar Pradesh Police to ensure the safety and convenience of pilgrims as the 45-day-long Maha Kumbh commenced on Monday with the auspicious occasion of Paush Purnima.

A large congregation of devotees gathered at the Triveni Sangam—the sacred confluence of the Ganga, Yamuna, and the mythical Saraswati—taking a holy dip and performing rituals to mark the beginning of the world’s largest spiritual gathering.
Floating police post

#WATCH | Uttar Pradesh police built a special floating police chowki to help devotees as the 45-day #Mahakumbh2025 begins with the auspicious Paush Purnima, today pic.twitter.com/1JE2tzQ8mH

— ANI (@ANI) January 13, 2025

 

Vijay Kumar, a devotee, expressed satisfaction with the arrangements. "The arrangements here are very good. There is an arrangement for everything—for food and accommodation... the roads are also good," he said.

Another devotee added, "We go to Kumbh Mela wherever it is organised. I live in a small temple—I go to every pilgrim in India..."

Special arrangements for Maha Kumbh 2025

This year’s Maha Kumbh holds special significance due to a rare celestial alignment that occurs once every 144 years.

With over 45 crore devotees expected to attend, authorities have implemented extensive measures to manage the crowd and ensure smooth operations.

The Prayagraj Traffic Police has devised a detailed plan, designating specific routes for entry and exit to the Sangam Mela area.

Entry will be via Jawaharlal Nehru Marg, while Triveni Marg will serve as the exit route. Akshayavat Darshan will remain closed during major bathing festivals to streamline crowd movement.

Parking and rail arrangements

Designated parking areas for vehicles include Chini Mill Parking, Purva Surdas Parking, Garapur Road, Samyamai Temple Kachar Parking, and Northern/Southern Parking zones.

Railway Board Chairman Satish Kumar highlighted the infrastructure upgrades made for the event. "A lot of attention has been paid to the infrastructure of the railway stations.

We have built new stations. We will run around 13,000 trains, including 10,000 regular and 3,000 special trains," Mr Kumar said.

The Maha Kumbh, celebrated every 12 years, will continue until 26 February, showcasing a blend of spirituality, culture, and meticulous planning to accommodate millions of devotees.